Meet the Staff

Stuart Feurstein knew at a young age that he was interested in the medical field and was good at working with his hands. When he was in high school and college, he spent a lot of time in the office of his dentist, who was also a friend of the family.

“I didn’t know much about dentistry, but I watched as he put his patients at ease with his kind manner,” Dr. Feurstein says. “The work he did really changed people’s lives and inspired me to want to do the same.”

After graduation from Columbia University, where he earned a degree in chemical engineering, Dr. Feurstein attended the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1985. He completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx and later worked in his hometown, Port Chester, New York, for the dentist who inspired him to follow in his footsteps.

“I worked in his office after completing dental school, my residency program and after working in another practice,” Dr. Feurstein says. “It was almost like a residency program in itself, learning techniques and picking up tips that can only come from years of experience.”

Dr. Feurstein went into private practice in Mount Kisco in 1992, and moved to his current modern office in town in 2000. He belongs to a number of professional associations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the National Sleep Foundation and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He also is a member of the Mount Kisco Lion’s Club.

When not working, Dr Feurstein enjoys spending time with his wife Claudine and their four children. He also enjoys historical novels, model building, working on his model trains and rooting for the Yankees.

In addition to Dr. Feurstein, his staff includes two dental hygienists, a dental assistant, an office manager and a receptionist. All of the staff has worked together for a long time; They are knowledgeable and skilled at answering patients’ questions and helping make their visits to our office pleasurable.

	Elaine Rubin, our office manager has been working for Dr. Feurstein since 1992 when Dr. Feurstein first opened his practice. During that time, she has seen the practice develop year by year. She has seen families grow; children go off to college and have families of their own. Her goal is to provide our patients with the best dental experience ever. She feels it is important to have a warm and welcoming atmosphere when patients come in for their appointments. Elaine is the person to talk to about most things including financial arrangements, insurance coverage, appointments and treatment plans. Over the course of her employment with Dr. Feurstein, Elaine has seen many improvements in the dental profession. Laser dentistry, caries (cavity) detection equipment, digital x-rays, air abrasion, electronic claim submission are some of these advances. Dr. Feurstein always keeps up with the latest technologies to provide our patients with the most current dental treatments available. Elaine appreciates the friendly, easy going manner of Dr. Feurstein and his dedication to his patients. Personally she enjoys collecting antiques, flea markets, reading and going to the movies and the theater.

	Dace Smith has been working for Dr Feurstein as a receptionist and dental assistant since 2002. She first became acquainted with Dr. Feurstein as a patient in 2001 and loved the high quality dental care and the warm caring atmosphere in the office. She joined the staff a few years later. She is responsible for making sure your visit with us flows as smoothly as possible. When not working, she enjoys spending time with husband Brendan and two beautiful children Charlotte and Skyler. She loves hiking, biking traveling and photography. “Since I had an experience being on both sides of the fence, I really enjoy being Dr. Feurstein’s patient and employee.”

	Dana Verdile has been practicing dental hygiene since January, 2006 and working with Dr. Feurstein since 2007. She strives to provide my patients with excellent dental care along with a gentle touch. Dana caters to her patient’s individual needs and works through their concerns as a team.

	Rita Burshin has worked in our office as a dental assistant since 1996. In 2002 she moved to Brooklyn but continues to work with us. Over the years, Rita has developed a close lasting relationship with many of our patients. She helps to educate our patients about various dental procedures and makes sure they are comfortable before, during and after their procedure. Working for a dentist who takes pride in his work, providing the best care to every patient gives her great satisfaction in her work. Nothing makes Rita happier than to spend quality time with her husband Michael and their daughter Luba.

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