Family dentistry in Kitchener
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1401 River Road East · call 519-894-7080
The best dental care possible.
We focus on providing professional, high quality dental service in a comfortable environment. We take pride in giving our patients the finest quality of care and service, and the team works together so that you get it at every step, from booking your appointment through to explaining aftercare.
Care for the whole family.
From children to seniors, everything below is carried out here on River Road East. From a first check-up at the age of two through to implants, dentures and clear aligners, we treat all of our patients as though they are a part of our own family.
Everyday care
Preventative services
Cleanings, sealants for deep grooves and fluoride treatments, with our registered dental hygienists. Building a strong rapport and educating patients about the benefits of good oral health is the priority here.
Comprehensive diagnostics
A full dental exam that may include diagnostic models and radiographs, and an in depth review of your medical and dental history before anything is planned.
Digital radiography
Digital x-rays rather than film, so the image is on the screen in front of you and the exposure is lower.
Repairing a tooth
Composite fillings
Tooth coloured composite fillings, matched to the tooth they go into.
Crowns and fixed bridges
A crown where a tooth needs strength rebuilt around it, and a fixed bridge where teeth have been lost and the gap needs closing. Dr. Cornacchio has extensive experience in crown and bridge work.
Root canals and extractions
Molar endodontics, surgical extractions and full mouth extractions. Dr. Naureen has extensive experience in general dentistry and takes the wisdom teeth and the complicated extractions.
Replacing and straightening
Implant restoration
Restoring an implant so the tooth that sits on it looks and works like the one it replaces.
Dentures
Full dentures, made and fitted here.
Partial dentures
A partial denture where some of your own teeth remain and the gaps between them need filling.
Invisalign clear aligners
River Family Dentistry is an Invisalign provider. Dr. Nicole Rutledge has a special interest in helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles through Invisalign clear aligner treatment.
iTero digital scanning
An iTero scanner, so the impression for your aligners is taken digitally rather than with a tray of putty.
Tooth whitening and sports guards
Tooth whitening, and custom sports guards made to your own mouth for contact sport.
Before you come in
Three things worth knowing.
New patients welcome
We welcome new patients and we are happy to schedule your first appointment together with a hygiene appointment to make it more convenient for you.
Book a first visit
We bill your insurer
The practice is set up to bill patients' insurance companies directly, and payment options are available for patients without dental insurance coverage.
Ask about cover
After hours cover
The practice is a member of the Waterloo Wellington Dental Society Emergency Services network, so there is a route to care outside our own opening hours.
See our servicesOur team
Owner operated, since 2012.
River Family Dentistry is owned and operated by Kitchener dentist Dr. Angelica Cornacchio, which is what keeps the quality and the consistency of care the same for every patient. She started here as an associate dentist in 2012 and is now the proud owner of the practice. Family is the most important word in the name, and from children to seniors we treat all of our patients as though they are a part of our own family.
Dr. Angelica Cornacchio
Doctor of Dental Surgery, ownerShe decided to become a dentist because she wanted to help people, and finds it rewarding to see the immediate difference she can make by helping them eliminate pain and improve their smiles. Her gentle and patient nature helps her anticipate each person's comfort level, and she works well with children so that a first visit to the dentist is a positive one. She holds undergraduate and Master's degrees in Chemistry from the University of Western Ontario and her doctorate in dental surgery from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, and is a member of the Ontario Dental Association, the Waterloo Wellington Dental Society and the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Asifa Naureen
DentistShe has been with the River Family Dentistry team since June 2019. She decided to become a dentist after seeing her mother suffer from dental issues at a young age, and finds it rewarding to help patients get their smile and confidence back, or simply get rid of the pain. She has extensive experience in general dentistry and takes the wisdom teeth and the complicated extractions. She was awarded her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with Distinction from the University of Western Ontario in 2018.
Dr. Nicole Rutledge
DentistBorn and raised here in Kitchener, she is proud to serve her own community at River Family Dentistry. She is passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, with a special interest in veneers, crown and bridgework, full smile makeovers and Invisalign clear aligner treatment. She understands that visiting the dentist can be daunting, and her greatest professional satisfaction comes from helping an apprehensive patient feel completely at ease.
The hygiene team
Registered Dental HygienistsEmily, Wendy, Heidi, Alysha and Amanda are the hygienists, dental assistants and sterilization team you will meet when you come in. Two of the hygienists have around fifteen years of experience each. They believe patient education is essential to lifelong oral health, and take satisfaction in sending you home with the knowledge and the tools to look after your own teeth between visits.
Testimonials
Rated 4.8 on Google.
A few of the 416 reviews, in the patients' own words.
I wholeheartedly recommend River Family Dentistry. From the welcoming front desk staff to the skilled hygienists and exceptional dentists, every aspect is impressive. I regularly see Dr. Cornacchio, whose meticulous attention to detail transforms her into an artist in the realm of dental care.
I can't say enough good things about River Family Dentistry. The kindness and fantastic service from everyone on the team have been outstanding every time I've visited. I switched dentists a couple of years ago, and the difference has been amazing. From the warm welcome when you walk in to the professional, gentle care, they truly make going to the dentist a positive experience.
I've recently switched dentists, and have been impressed by the team at River Family Dentistry. Over the last two months have gone for a cleaning, checkup, fillings, and Invisalign consult. Wendy was amazing and so thorough, appreciated how she took the time to explain process and have never seen my teeth so white!
Your first visit
What the first appointment is.
Three steps, and nothing about your treatment is planned around a gap. Children should begin seeing a dentist regularly as early as the age of two.
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A conversation
About the purpose of your visit, what you would like from your dental treatment, and any questions or concerns you have about your care.
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Your history, in depth
An in depth review of your medical and dental history, so that nothing about your treatment is planned around a gap.
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A comprehensive exam
A full dental exam, which may include diagnostic models and radiographs. New patients can fill in the new patient form before arriving or on the day.
Request an appointment
Let us know what you need.
Tell us whether you would like a dental appointment or have a question, and which times of day suit you, and reception will call you back to find a time. If we can accommodate you better in any way, say so here. Calling the office is just as good.
That is how booking will work.
This page is a concept preview by PXLNorth, so nothing was actually sent anywhere. On the live site a request like this reaches the front desk and they call you back to confirm a time.
To reach the clinic right now: 519-894-7080 or smiles@riverdentistry.ca