Dr. Bruce Elkind, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Bruce L. Elkind, who serves the population of Royal Palm Beach, Florida.

Dr. Elkind is a dentist with over three decades of experience currently practicing within his private practice, where he holds an expertise in general dentistry. Dr. Elkind completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida before furthering his education by completing his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1982. Dr. Elkind serves the Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee communities. He has membership in the Florida Dental Association, Central Palm Beach County Dental Society, and the American Dental Association. The American Dental Association exists to power the profession of dentistry and to assist their members in advancing the overall oral health of their patients. Together with their 163,000+ members, they have been driving dentistry forward for 160 years. Additionally, Dr. Elkind is a Charter member of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, and belongs to NPI, a business networking group.

General dentists provide a wide array of services that are vital to patients’ continued health. These services include: preventive services — helping to maintain good oral health by stopping disease before it takes hold in the mouth; restorative services — receiving timely and appropriate treatment when a problem is identified; as well as cosmetic services — performing a range of cosmetic procedures, such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding – even porcelain veneers. General dentists also address overall health concerns, as oral health is seen as the mirror of general health. In fact, some dental problems may reflect issues in other parts of the body and vice versa. When not practicing dentistry or volunteering, Dr. Elkind can be seen fly-fishing, snapping photos of nature, stunt kite flying, or riding tandem bicycles with his wife, Lisa

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