Dr. Steven Kauftheil, DDS

About Dr. Steven Kauftheil

Dr. Steven Kauftheil is the Founder and Clinical Director of ToothDocs and a highly respected prosthodontist with decades of experience in advanced restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and exceptional diagnostic abilities, Dr. Kauftheil is recognized for developing comprehensive treatment plans that restore oral health, function, and confidence while creating natural, beautiful smiles.

After earning his bachelor’s degree from Stony Brook University, Dr. Kauftheil received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. He then completed advanced specialty training in Prosthodontics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the nation’s premier prosthodontic programs. His extensive education and advanced clinical training enable him to successfully treat everything from routine restorative needs to the most complex full mouth rehabilitations.

As Clinical Director of ToothDocs, Dr. Kauftheil leads the practice’s multidisciplinary approach to patient care, collaborating closely with specialists to ensure every treatment plan is comprehensive, coordinated, and tailored to each patient’s individual needs. His extensive knowledge in treatment planning allows him to evaluate both the functional and aesthetic aspects of every case, providing patients with predictable, long lasting results.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Kauftheil provides advanced care in: - Comprehensive treatment planning - Full mouth reconstruction - Smile makeovers - Porcelain veneers - Dental crowns - Fixed bridges - Implant restorations - Implant supported full arch restorations - Cosmetic dentistry - Restorative dentistry - Removable partial dentures - Complete dentures - Replacement of missing teeth - Bite rehabilitation and occlusal reconstruction - Complex restorative cases - Multidisciplinary treatment coordination

Why Patients Choose Dr. Kauftheil

Patients choose Dr. Kauftheil because of his: - Extensive education and specialty training in Prosthodontics at UCLA - Decades of experience in restorative and implant dentistry - Meticulous attention to detail - Exceptional expertise in comprehensive treatment planning - Conservative, patient centered approach to care - Ability to manage complex restorative and reconstructive cases - Commitment to delivering natural, functional, and long lasting results - Compassionate communication and personalized care

Dr. Kauftheil believes every patient deserves to fully understand their treatment options before making decisions about their oral health. He takes the time to educate patients, answer questions, and develop customized treatment plans that align with their goals, lifestyle, and long term well being.

Committed to clinical excellence, Dr. Kauftheil continually pursues advanced continuing education to remain at the forefront of modern restorative, prosthodontic, cosmetic, and implant dentistry. His passion for innovation, precision, and comprehensive patient care has made him a trusted provider for patients seeking exceptional dental treatment in New York.

Dr. Kauftheil is a member of the American Dental Association and the American College of Prosthodontics. Additionally, he regularly takes continuing education courses to offer his patients the latest in dental care, including cosmetic dentistry treatments, Invisalign®, and smile makeovers.