Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Jessica Bonifate is a general dentist who focuses on comprehensive care for the entire family within a calm and compassionate environment.

She grew up in the Bronx, New York and attended New York University. Dr. Bonifate graduated from SUNY at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine as a doctor of dental surgery with a concentration in Oral Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Pathology. She completed an advanced education program in Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry at the Veteran’s Association of Western New York and went on to receive her certification from the renowned Implant Continuum at Columbia University, School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Bonifate continually strives to provide the highest standard of care. She is enthusiastic about pursuing continuing education on both a local and national level so as to keep current with evolving techniques. Her advanced knowledge allows her to offer state of the art options to provide her patients with the best treatment based on their individual needs. Dr. Bonifate believes in a collaborative approach to dentistry. She believes in dedicating quality time to consult with and educate her patients so that they can work together to make informed decisions about their treatment.

Dr. Bonifate has built a reputation based on her warm and gentle demeanor. She understands that a dental office can be an intimidating place. She strives to provide a more familiar atmosphere to alleviate dental anxiety, which includes offering oral conscious sedation, if needed. Her patient’s comfort and overall experience are her top priority.

She is proud to be an active member of:

• American Dental Association

• New York State Dental Association

• Ninth District Dental Association

• Academy of General Dentistry

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• American Institute of Implant Dentistry

• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation Education

• Invisalign Premier Provider

Dr. Bonifate resides in New Rochelle with her husband, Scott and her two children.

Dr. Richard Chae is a general dentist who is committed to providing exemplary dental care in a minimally-invasive manner. He believes in a collaborative approach to dentistry, where quality time is dedicated to educating and listening to patients’ concerns in order to promote well-informed treatment decisions. Patient comfort is paramount to him and he always strives to provide a gentle, relaxing experience.

Dr. Chae grew up in nearby Irvington and is proud to be serving his community. He attended Binghamton University, majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology and earned his DDS from the University at Buffalo. He completed his General Practice Residency at New York Medical College where he focused on Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry. In order to provide the highest possible level of care and esthetics, he regularly travels to pursue continuing education.

He is an active member of:

• American Dental Association

• New York State Dental Association

• Ninth District Dental Association

• Academy of General Dentistry

• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• Invisalign Provider

Dr. Chae currently resides in Tuckahoe with his wife. In their spare time, they like to be outdoors and enjoy jogging, hiking, and fishing together.