About Richard Kraut, DDS

"We’re a phenomenal full-service department. We train the next generation of dentists in general dentistry, orthodontia, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics."

Richard Kraut, DDS, is the chairman of the Department of Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center and a recognized leader in implantology, with more than 28 years of experience. He is a much sought-after speaker and has lectured in Russia, South Africa, Japan, India and throughout Europe.

“We’re a phenomenal full-service department,” he says. “We train the next generation of dentists in general dentistry, orthodontia, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. Our residents help us meet the dental needs of the community we serve. We also have one of the largest dental implant practices in the country.”

Born and raised in the Bronx, Dr. Kraut graduated from New York University College of Dentistry and spent 20 years in the United States Army where he completed training in oral surgery. He retired as a full colonel and joined the staff of Montefiore in 1988 as chief of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Kraut is board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery, dental anesthesiology and oral medicine. He provides hands-on dental services and has special interests in dental implants, major bone grafting and tumor reconstruction.