Dr. Rakesh Kumar

DDS, ABDSM

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, DDS

Dr.Kumar is an American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate. He completed a one-year internship and one-year GPR residency where he had extensive exposure to various surgical dental procedures. He also received international recognition as an honors student from Pierre Fauchard Academy for his contribution to the dental community with research and community services. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University, College of Dentistry and graduated with honors in Implant Dentistry, and has been practicing in Connecticut for the last 11 years. Dr. Kumar calls a beautiful Farmington Valley home and resides in Avon, CT with his wife and three children.

Dr. Kumar along with his dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional dental care in a comfortable environment for his patients. Unlike many restorative dentists, Dr. Kumar performs many fabrication steps himself e.g. creation of the temporary restorations. Even with temporary restorations, Dr. Kumar takes great care to create a result that is highly aesthetic and functional. Dr. Kumar believes in putting time and thought into every step of his patient’s treatment which leads to a superior final result. Dr. Kumar’s patients appreciate this dedication of time and effort.

The Importance of Communication

Dr. Kumar believes in process of co-diagnosis which means that his patients are well-informed in their dental conditions and participate in their treatment decisions. He encourages questions from his new and existing patients and sees himself as a patient educator. Your satisfaction is Dr. Kumar’s top priority. Dr. Kumar and his team get most of their new patients by word of mouth.

Following dental school, Dr. Kumar completed a one-year residency which provided him with extensive training in surgical and implant dentistry, complex restorative dentistry, and management of medically compromised patients.

Dr. Kumar is very active in the dental community and is a past member of the American Dental Association, Connecticut state dental association, Hartford dental society, and Massachusetts dental society. He is a current member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Academy of GP Orthodontics. He is also active in the local study club of spear education where a group of local dentists meet monthly and discuss complex cases and learn from each other.

Dr. Kumar is dedicated to staying current with the fast-paced ever-changing world of dentistry. He is always keen to learn new technologies and products. He enjoys going to numerous continuing education courses to stay current in dentistry. A list of his continuing education and achievements is available on his downloadable bio here.

When Dr. Kumar is not serving patients, he enjoys time with his and his three children. He enjoys playing squash, tennis, cooking, cricket, marvel movies and likes to go on hikes with his children. He recently started playing squash with his friends.

Our Services

Veneers

No Prep Veneers

Sedation Dentistry

Laser Dentistry

Invisalign

Natural Looking Crowns

Dental Bridges

Dental Implants

1330 Freshii West Hartford
What a great practice ! Dr . Kumar saw me quickly when I called with a broken tooth and was patient answering all my questions - helped me decide the best course of action . Cheri at the front desk
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1330 Freshii West Hartford
What a great practice! Dr. Kumar saw me quickly when I called with a broken tooth and was patient answering all my questions - helped me decide the best course of action. Cheri at the front desk couldn’t be nicer!
1330 Freshii West Hartford
1330 Freshii West Hartford
Jennifer Nichols
This was such a great experience!!! I was not a patient at this office prior to my needing to be seen for an emergency today. The staff got me right in, and took terrific care of me. Dr Kumar is ...
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Jennifer Nichols
This was such a great experience!!! I was not a patient at this office prior to my needing to be seen for an emergency today. The staff got me right in, and took terrific care of me. Dr Kumar is gentle, patient, kind and detail oriented. Sarah his assistant, was friendly, knowledgeable and comforting throughout my procedure. They are a great team and really in sync with one another. I would highly recommend this practice.
Jennifer Nichols
Jennifer Nichols
Elissa Stevens
Highly recommend! Dr. Kumar is very professional, sincere and provides quality dental care. Him and his staff are so welcoming, caring and an incredible team. My family and I are very pleased!
Elissa Stevens
Highly recommend! Dr. Kumar is very professional, sincere and provides quality dental care. Him and his staff are so welcoming, caring and an incredible team. My family and I are very pleased!
Elissa Stevens
Elissa Stevens
Sarah Callahan
I would recommend them to anyone I know. I did research before coming to Avon Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. They are professional and truly care about enhancing your smile and making you feel comfortable. The team is super knowledgeable and ...
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Sarah Callahan
I would recommend them to anyone I know. I did research before coming to Avon Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. They are professional and truly care about enhancing your smile and making you feel comfortable. The team is super knowledgeable and work very well together. Highly recommend!
Sarah Callahan
Sarah Callahan
Diane Lopes
Dr. Kumar, Sarah and Sherry are Fantastic! We found Dr. Kumar via a community group for special needs parents. Those (like myself) looking for a kind, gentle, patient dentist were all told of Dr. Kumar. And they were all right! ...
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Diane Lopes
Dr. Kumar, Sarah and Sherry are Fantastic! We found Dr. Kumar via a community group for special needs parents. Those (like myself) looking for a kind, gentle, patient dentist were all told of Dr. Kumar. And they were all right! He is patient, kind, soft spoken, and terrific with young people with sensory processing disorder and Autism. SO glad we found him. And not only am I taking my child to him (who is 20 yrs old), but I transferred to him as well. HIGHLY recommend. Thank you. Diane
Diane Lopes
Diane Lopes

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Avon Family and Cosmetic Dentistry LLC

39 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
Phone: (860) 674 - 0707
Fax: (860) 678 - 8440
Email: info@dentistinavonct.com

Essel Dental LLC

44 South Main Street, East Windsor, CT 06088
Phone: (860) 254 - 6955
Fax: (860) 254 - 6956
Email: info@esseldental.com

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