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Orthodontist
Your neighborhood dentist and urgent-care option in Fresh Meadows, Queens
Thoughtful dental care,
close to home.
From routine cleanings to urgent dental visits, implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic care, our team helps you understand your options and move forward with confidence.
Comprehensive careConvenient Union Turnpike locationEmergency appointments
Ready when you are
Let’s find the right next step for your smile.
Call our Fresh Meadows office
(718) 454-4444
Visit us
188-01 Union Tpke
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
Care for every chapter
A dental home for Fresh Meadows families
Whether you are due for a checkup, weighing a treatment recommendation, or dealing with sudden discomfort, start with a conversation. We provide preventive, restorative, cosmetic, orthodontic, and emergency dental services in one welcoming office.
Explore dental services
Care built around what you need now
Each treatment page explains what the service is, what to expect, and which related options may be worth discussing.
Our team
Meet the people who care for your smile
Our doctors and patient-care team work together to make every step—from scheduling and insurance to treatment and follow-up—clear and welcoming.
Doctors
Practice Limited to Endodontics (Root Canal Therapy)
Dr. Kalendariov
General Dentist
Dr. Robin Hur
General Dentist
Dr. Kevin Patel
General Dentist
Dr. Steven Schachner
Patient care team
Patient Coordinator
Aman
Insurance Coordinator
Carolina
Billing Manager
Kenn
Hygienist
Liat
Hygienist
Sanchiny
Dental Assistant
Roel
Dental Assistant
Edward
Dental Assistant
Jhoana
In their own words
Team interviews are coming soon
We look forward to sharing short, personal introductions from our team after each team member has reviewed and approved their own words.
Provider schedules and treatment availability may vary. Please call the office to confirm the appropriate doctor or team member for your visit.
Clear, personal guidance
A treatment plan should make sense to you.
We take time to listen, evaluate your oral health, and explain reasonable options. Before care begins, ask about the purpose of treatment, alternatives, timing, and expected fees.
Urgent dental concern?
Dental pain should not wait.
Walk in during Monday–Friday office hours, 9 AM–6 PM, or call before you arrive for the fastest scheduling. Tell our team about your symptoms, when they started, and whether there was an injury.
Call (718) 454-4444Patient perspectives
Kind words from our community
Individual experiences and outcomes vary.
“My experience was exceptional, and the staff was enjoyable to interact with. Doctor Hur is gentle, skilled and has good bedside manner.”
— Josh
“Great first time experience. Staff were amazing and very comforting and helpful. They clarified all my inquiries.”
— Ghulam
“The staff are a pleasure to confide in and help with dental issues. Easily accessible by Q46.”
— Will
“This is the best experience I’ve had at a cleaning and will definitely be coming back.”
— Cathy
“Very good place. Staff are very nice and respectful, and they are gentle and understanding.”
— Rashiva
Reviews shown are from the practice’s current website and have been lightly excerpted for length.
Insurance & payment
Dental insurance and plan types
We welcome patients with PPO, DMO/HMO/HDMO, Medicaid, Medicare, and union-sponsored dental plans. Please call before your appointment so our team can confirm participation, eligibility, and benefits for your exact plan.
Commercial, PPO & DMO plans
- Aetna PPO & DMO
- Ameritas
- BC/BS (Empire & Anthem)
- Cigna PPO
- Delta Dental PPO & Premier
- DentaMax
- EmblemHealth (GHI)
- GEHA
- Guardian PPO
- Healthplex
- MetLife PPO, PDP & DMO
- Nippon Life
- Principal PPO
- Sun Life
- United Concordia PPO
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
Union & employer-sponsored plans
- ASO/SIDS — select plans
- Cigna UFT
- CSEA
- Daniel H. Cook
- DC37, 1199, 32BJ, PBA & UFT
- EmblemHealth Local 1199
- L100, L237, L1180 & L371
- SeleDent
- Additional union and employer-sponsored plans
Medicaid, Medicare & managed-care plans
- DentaQuest: Healthfirst, Fidelis, Affinity, Emblem Neighborhood Health, 1199 SEIU Retirees, Senior Whole Health, Montefiore Center Care, HHH Hebrew Health, Choices Gold, BC/BS CHP, NY North Shore LIJ Health Plan & Aetna HIP
- Liberty Dental Plan: Anthem DSNP, Bright Health, Empire HealthPlus Child, Essential Plan, HARP, Managed Long Term Care, Medicaid Managed Care & Medicare plans
- UnitedHealthcare: Community Plan Medicaid & Dual Advantage Medicare
- Medicaid, Medicare, Essential Plan, Child Health Plus & Exchange plans
Have a DMO/HMO/HDMO or union plan? Call (718) 454-4444 with your member information. Network participation, assigned-office rules, referrals, and benefits can vary by the exact plan.
Flexible payment option
Financing through Cherry
Cherry offers payment plans that may help eligible patients divide treatment costs into smaller payments.
Financing is subject to application, approval, and Cherry’s current terms.
In-house membership
$350per person
for 12 months
Additional family members may enroll for $300 per person per year when the family enrolls together.
Membership benefits
- 2 checkup exams per year
- 1 emergency exam per year
- 2 regular cleanings or 3 periodontal maintenance cleanings after scaling and root planing per year
- All necessary dental X-rays
- Preventive care planning
- 15% savings on eligible additional treatments
- 10% savings on eligible orthodontic treatment
- 10% savings on eligible implant treatment
This is an in-house discount membership plan, not dental insurance. It is valid for 12 months, non-refundable and non-transferable, and cannot be combined with insurance, promotions, or financing.
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Dentist-Recommended Oral Care Products
Products our dental team recommends for better home care.
Electric Toothbrushes Water Flossers Gum Care Flossing & Accessories
Electric Toothbrushes
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
A rechargeable electric toothbrush for daily brushing. Ask your dental professional which brush style and technique fit your needs.
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Replacement Toothbrush Heads Compatible with Oral-B
Replacement brush heads compatible with selected Oral-B electric toothbrush models. Confirm compatibility with your toothbrush before ordering.
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Waterpik Cordless Express Water Flosser
A cordless water flosser may be a convenient addition to some home-care routines. Ask your dental professional whether a water flosser is appropriate for your needs.
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TheraBreath Healthy Gums Oral Rinse
An alcohol-free oral rinse. Follow the product label and ask your dental professional if you have questions about using an oral rinse.
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TheraBreath Plaque Control Oral Rinse
An alcohol-free oral rinse for an at-home routine. Follow product directions and continue daily brushing and cleaning between teeth.
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Ultra Clean Access Flosser
A long-handle flosser with disposable refill heads, designed to help reach back teeth. Use gentle flossing technique.
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Contact your Fresh Meadows dentist
Easy to find on Union Turnpike
188-01 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
(718) 454-4444
dentalofny@gmail.com
Our office serves patients from Fresh Meadows and surrounding Queens neighborhoods. The Q46 bus runs along Union Turnpike; confirm current transit details before your trip.
Office hours
- Monday–Friday
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Every other Saturday
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change. Please call to confirm Saturday availability.