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Meet the Kingston Dental Associates Team

Meet Our Doctors

Steven Grossman — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Steven Grossman, DDS

Dr. Steven Grossman attended New York University for dental school, graduating in 1969. He completed his undergraduate studies at Adelphi University in 1963. Following dental school, he completed a one-year internship. Dr. Grossman regularly continues his education to remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry.

Dr. Grossman is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Endodontics. He has practiced in the Kingston, NY, area for more than 26 years, and works each day to exceed his patients’ expectations.

Dr. Grossman and his wife of 52 years have two sons, five grandsons and one granddaughter. Outside of the office, his hobbies include staying fit and healthy by participating in yoga and boxing, and being a foodie.

Dr. Matthew Grossman, DDS

Dr. Matthew Grossman attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his undergraduate studies. He then attended the SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 1997. Dr. Grossman continues his dental education annually, and has received advanced training in CAD/CAM technology and computer-generated dental crowns for same-day dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, and has practiced in the Kingston area for 20 years. As a dentist, his goal is to provide all his patients with the best possible care and treatment.

Dr. Grossman and his wife of 20 years, Allison, have four children together – Drew (age 15), Ryan (age 13) and Jane and Reid (ages 8). His hobbies include health and fitness.

Matthew Grossman — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Edward Drescher — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Edward Drescher, DDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)

Dr. Edward Drescher completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Brooklyn College before attending dental school at New York University, where he graduated in 1967. He completes continuing education courses at least twice each year to further advance is knowledge of treatments and continue providing excellent care to his patients. He has received advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery and in anesthesiology.


Dr. Drescher is a member of several professional organizations, including:

  • American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Diplomate)
  • American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (Member)
  • Eastern Suburbs Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Member)
  •  Dental Society of Anesthesiology (Diplomate)



Dr. Drescher has practiced in the Kingston area for 24 years. He strives to maintain high standards of care for his patients at all times.

Dr. Drescher is married and has two stepchildren and two step-grandchildren. He enjoys music, and is a tenor sax player in a 19-piece swing band.

Meet Our Team

Our friendly team of dental professionals love getting to know our patients! We take the time to get to know you on a personal level, and go above and beyond to create an environment in which you can feel comfortable and welcome. Please call Kingston Dental Associates at 845-DENTIST to learn more about our dental services and to schedule your appointment with our dentists in Kingston, New York. We are excited to meet you!

Janette – Office Manager

Janette has been a member of the Kingston Dental Associates family for 25 years. She loves being part of a family-run practice and helping our patients to feel as if they are also part of our family. She also appreciates our focus and commitment to continuing education and to using the latest technologies and techniques to better serve our patients. Janette works hard to bring the latest information in dentistry to our practice and ensure that our team is always equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to provide excellent patient care.

Janette is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM). She has been happily married for 25 years, and has two sons and a daughter. Outside of our office, Janette enjoys singing, crafts and spending time with her family.

Janette — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Sarah — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Sarah – Front Desk and Dental Assistant

Sarah has been with our team since 2016. She loves that we are like a family, and always gives her all to provide our patients with excellent care and help make our practice a success. Sarah has two younger brothers who mean the world to her, and two fur children, Bella and Leui.

Laurie – Dental Assistant

Laurie has been with our team for seven years. She loves helping people, and gives 110% in everything she does. Laurie has been married for 31 years, and has three children. Outside of the office, she loves spending time with her family.

Laurie — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Jessica — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Jessica – Certified Dental Assistant

Jessica has been with our team at Kingston Dental Associates for 15 years. She graduated college in 2001 with a criminal justice degree. Jessica enjoys working, interacting and having fun with her patients, the doctors and our team. She is a team player who gives her best each and every day, and uses her knowledge of CAD/CAM technology to ensure our patients receive excellent care.

Jessica has been married for 16 years and has a 13-year-old daughter named Jenna. She plays women’s softball, coaches a co-ed basketball team, and enjoys hiking and the outdoors.

Suzanne – Registered Dental Hygienist

Suzanne has been part of our dental family for 27 years. She has received extensive training in both dentistry and other fields, having completed certifications in dental hygiene as well as hotel and restaurant management. She is also certified in local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Suzanne is on the medical board for Capital Care, and is a past president and treasurer for CDDHA. She enjoys the family atmosphere and caring doctors at our office, and works hard to help our patients feel comfortable and to provide them with education about their oral health. She loves what she does, and feels blessed to have entered the hygiene profession.

Suzanne enjoys being with her seven grandchildren, reading and camping.

Suzanne — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Tom — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Tom – Registered Dental Hygienist

Tom has been with our team for 10 years. He graduated from SUNY Albany with a Masters degree in Education, and taught sixth grade for eight years prior to returning to school for dental hygiene training. In 2006 Tom graduated from HVCC at the top of his class. While his years of teaching were invaluable in his professional career, Tom enjoys his new career as a dental hygienist much more.

Tom has won several awards, including the Community Service Award and the Chancellor’s Award. He enjoys the family atmosphere and our close-knit staff. As a dental hygienist and a former educator, he enjoys sharing information with his patients to help them protect their teeth and gums.

Tom married his beautiful wife, Jill, in 1998. Together they have two children, Emily and Valerie. Tom enjoys swimming, hiking and exercising at the gym. He also coaches swim teams at a club and at the high school level.

brian - bookkeeper

Brian has been with our practice since 2006 and dedicatedly handles all accounts payable and facilitates communication and scheduling with outside vendors. He is also in charge of general maintenance of equipment. He has three children, two sons and a daughter and has been happily married for over 25 years. Brian enjoys working for Kingston Dental Associates because of the family feel.

Brian — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Amy – Dental Assistant

Amy has recently returned to the KDA family. She has been a dental assistant for over 20 years. She is a mother of two and enjoys camping with her family and two dogs. She and her husband reside in Ulster County. We are excited to have her back!

Amy — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Virelmi — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Virelmi – Dental Assistant

Virelmi has been a dental assistant for 7 years. She moved here 2 years ago from Dutchess County. She is a new addition to the Kingston Dental Associates family and is a sterilization technician and dental assistant. When Virelmi is not working she enjoys spending her time with her family. She also loves to paint and listen to podcasts. We are so happy to have her join our team.

Heather – Registered Dental Hygienist

Heather is our newest hygienist, joining Kingston Dental Associates in 2020. Though new to KDA, Heather holds over a decade of experience in dental hygiene. Her past work has allowed Heather to develop a unique skill set, including her anesthesia license. While Heather brings a wealth of knowledge to our office, her attention to patient care, her kindness and her smile can all be counted among her contributions to the team.

Heather lives in Saugerties with her family. She enjoys gardening, cooking and nature.

Heather — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Amy Dental Assistant — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

Amy – Certified Dental Assistant

Amy is a certified dental assistant and came from her former practice in Woodstock where she assisted for 14 years. Amy has experience in orthodontics and general dentistry. She is a mother of three wonderful sons and when she is not assisting she can be found with her family (including her two precious pups). Amy is also a singer and can be found performing with her partner in crime, Max at an Amybu show.

Krista – front desk

Krista recently joined our staff and brought with her a diverse medical background. She is the smile at our front desk and is always willing to help her coworkers and our patients. Krista is a proud mom of two boys and enjoys spending time with her family and working out when she’s not busy working hard for our patients. She’s been a great addition to the KDA team.

Krista — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
Rachel — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates

rachel - front desk associate

Rachel is the newest addition to our KDA family. She is the smiling face you will first see when coming to the office. Rachel brings with her over 9 years of dental assisting and administrative experience. She is married and the proud step mom to 3 children she adores. In her spare time she likes to cook, take walks and spend time with family. We are thrilled to have her with us and are certain she will be an asset to our team and our patients. 

Dawn  - front desk associate

Dawn is a returning member of the KDA team and we couldn’t be more excited to have her back. She brings with her over 36 years of experience in both dental assisting and dental office management. She is happily married with three children and a proud grandma to her grandkids. Dawn takes pride in being a team player and is extremely committed to assisting all patients in receiving the dental care they need. We are very lucky to have her here with us once again.

Dawn — Kingston, NY — Kingston Dental Associates
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