Dr. John Kenneth Vargas DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. John Vargas, who serves patients in New York.

Recognized as one of America’s Best Dentists, Dr. Vargas is a Partner at Manhattan Dental Spa in New York, New York. He is also the Founder & Owner of Chappaqua Smiles.

Considering oral health an essential part of overall health, his expertise ranges from porcelain veneers and dental implants to crowns and bridges. He can correct a wide variety of cosmetic dental problems.

Putting patients first, Chappaqua Smiles strives to deliver the highest quality care, 5-star comfort, and service. The dental practice is committed to delivering the very best results for each patient, whether it is: giving you your dream smile, reconstructing your entire mouth, or helping you achieve total wellness.

Not being owned by a corporate entity or a private equity group allows the team of oral health care physicians to be personal, caring & friendly while offering the latest in family, cosmetic, implant and reconstructive dentistry. Their motto is “Friendly people, quality dentistry, healthy life.” 

With a broad educational background, Dr. Vargas received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. After completing his training, he pursued an additional year of study at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where he received extensive training in restoring implants, cosmetics, and other crown and bridge procedures.

Having practiced in Washington D.C., Boston, and New York, he was a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he had the opportunity to educate and guide the next generation of young dentists.

Continuously advancing his efforts, Dr. Vargas is an active member of the New York State Dental Association, the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has also volunteered for Operation Smile in Hanoi and Hue, Vietnam, where he provided volunteer dental services to disadvantaged children. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

When he is not at the office, Dr. Vargas enjoys spending time with his wife and son. He loves to hike in Rockefeller State Park with his dog, try NYC restaurants, travel, and play his guitar.

Learn More about Dr. John Vargas:

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3278421-John-Vargas-dentist, through Manhattan Dental Spa, https://www.manhattandentalspa.com/meet-our-doctors/john-vargas-dmd/ or through Chappaqua Smiles, https://chappaquasmiles.com/meet-us/meet-dr-vargas/ 

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