Welcome to Old Greenwich Dental Center, your trusted partners in dental care in Old Greenwich, CT. With our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals, we are committed to providing you with personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. We offer the latest in dental technology backed by our strong educational backgrounds and a deep passion for compassionate dental care.
At Old Greenwich Dental Center, we believe in building life-long relationships with our patients based on trust, accountability, and delivering beautiful results. When you experience the exceptional care we provide and feel the remarkable difference it can make, we are confident that you won’t want to go anywhere else.
Prosthodontist
Dr. Alison Loewenstein is a board-certified prosthodontist. She is a magna cum laude graduate from Temple School of Dentistry and went on to the University of Connecticut where she received her specialty degree in prosthodontics, which places focus on replacing missing teeth, implants, and crown and bridge restorations.
Dr. Loewenstein is dedicated to addressing the specific needs of every patient while practicing the highest quality of dental care. In addition to caring for your oral health, Dr. Loewenstein places a strong focus on aesthetics to her dentistry. Before dental school, Dr. Loewenstein was a dental ceramist and earned a bachelors in fine arts, bringing an increased understanding of the artistic nuances of creating a natural smile.
When she is not caring for your smile, Dr. Loewenstein is enjoying time with her family and her dog, Bixby. She also enjoys cooking, being outside, creative projects, and running.
Orthodontics
Dr. Robert Vartkis Kinoian attained his Certificate in Orthodontics from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where he served as class president throughout his 24-month program.
His Doctor of Dental Medicine degree was conferred by Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dental Medicine where he was top of his class in each of his four years of study.
Dr. Kinoian received an Ivy League education and his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College at Columbia University in New York where he majored in music. He has studied classical guitar with many of the world’s most renowned classical guitarists including the great Maestro Andres Segovia. He has performed on the great stages of Carnegie Recital Hall, New York’s Town Hall and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, among others.
Dr. Kinoian was recently selected by a vote of his peers, for the sixth consecutive year, to be included in the listings of topDentists™, which are listings that cannot be purchased and are considered a singular honor.
Dr. Kinoian is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association and the Bergen County Dental Association. He is licensed by the State Board of Dentistry in New Jersey and is proud to be recognized as a “Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics” by New Jersey Specialty Permit #3727.
Additionally, Dr. Kinoian is an active member of the Armenian American Health Professionals Organization where he acts as their unofficial photographer and has given several lectures on orthodontics including at their 2009 World Congress. He has been on the board of directors for over ten years for the Armenian Center at Columbia University.
Dr. Kinoian is widowed and after his wife’s passing, from an almost 10-year struggle with breast cancer, he established The MaryAnn Kinoian Memorial Scholarship Fund. In each Paramus, NJ middle school and elementary school, and at the Hovnanian School in New Milford, awards and scholarship monies are given for outstanding achievement in art and in music. The fund has given over $10,000 to local children to encourage their artistic pursuits.
General Dentistry
Dr. Schwartz graduated from Penn State University and then Virginia Commonwealth University Dental School, one of the best dental schools in the country. In addition, he did his postdoctoral training at the prestigious Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Kings County Hospital provides one of the very best graduate training programs in the Metropolitan area and Dr. Schwartz received extensive advance training in all disciplines of dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, implants, oral surgery, crown and bridge and root canal therapy.
During his leisure time, Dr. Schwartz enjoys playing all types of sports, traveling the world with his wife, exploring new types of food, listening to and playing music, as well as playing with his two boys.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Dr. Cameron Lewis is an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon who graduated from New York Medical College. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2007 from Howard University College of Dentistry and went on to complete a GPR residency with UCLA Harbor Medical Center. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Candidate for American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and a Candidate for New York Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
As an oral surgeon, Dr. Lewis offers unparalleled education and experience in handling complex issues of the mouth, head, and neck. Some areas of focus and specialty include tooth extraction including wisdom teeth removal, dental sedation, dental implants, impacted canines, oral pathology diagnosis and surgery, pre-prosthetic surgery, bone grafting, and advanced sinus lift surgery.
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Priyanka Patel is a board-certified pediatric dentist who believes every visit to the dentist should be a positive experience, beginning from an early age. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Patel specializes in the growth and development, behavior management techniques, and dental treatment specific to the needs of children. She strives to provide high quality dental care with minimally invasive techniques while making each child’s experience enjoyable. She received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with dual honors in community oral health and radiological sciences. She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she also earned her Master of Science in Dentistry.
Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the New York State Dental Association. Outside of the office, you might find Dr. Patel exploring New York City or burning calories at Orangetheory!
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
General Dentist
Dr. Gupte earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University in 2016. Since then, he has been providing comprehensive dental care in private practice across the state of Connecticut. His journey in dentistry began in India, where he completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the Government Dental College and Hospital in 2005, followed by two years of hands-on clinical practice.
Driven by a strong interest in dental research and education, Dr. Gupte moved to the United States in 2007 to further his academic pursuits. He completed a Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology at the University of Minnesota and went on to work as a Research Fellow at both Boston University and the Forsyth Institute (affiliated with Harvard University). His research primarily focused on periodontology and the link between oral health and systemic conditions such as atherosclerosis.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Gupte remains actively involved in the research community. He regularly peer-reviews scholarly articles and serves on editorial and reviewer boards for several dental research journals.
General Dentist
Michael Kosdon, DDS has trained at some of the most prestigious dental institutions in the United States, including the world-renowned Las Vegas Institute (LVI). He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Dental Association (ADA), and many other respected organizations.
Trusted and relied upon for his unbiased expertise and decades of experience, Dr. Kosdon has earned the status of RealSelf Top Contributor and RealSelf Top Doctor (TOP). Both of these designations are awarded to less than 10% of RealSelf physicians based on the cumulative value of their participation within the community and the quality of their patient reviews. Dr. Kosdon is also proud to have been named one of Southern California’s Top Dentists of 2016 by Los Angeles Magazine.
By performing many of the latest aesthetic and restorative dentistry procedures with high-quality materials, great attention to detail, and a keen sense of artistry and natural beauty, Dr. Kosdon maintains an outstanding reputation as a national leader in his field. In fact, his 5-star average rating across top online review platforms reinforces his patients’ description of him as one of the best cosmetic dentists in NYC!
