Dentist– Queens, NY
Get to Know Ron Kaminer DDS, FAGD
For over 30 years now, Dr. Kaminer has worked hard to change people’s lives for the better through high-quality oral healthcare. He loves getting to know his patients well over time while also giving them the best dentistry has to offer! If you’d like to learn more about his background and training, just continue reading below. You are also always welcome to schedule a first appointment at Breezy Point Smiles.


Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Originally from Hewlett, Dr. Kaminer completed his undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University. From there, he pursued his dental doctorate at the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. In the decades since, he has become a key opinion leader in the dental field, an accomplished clinical educator and author, and an international pioneer in laser dentistry!

What Kind of Advanced Dental Training Do You Have?
Dr. Kaminer has proudly completed thousands of hours of continuing education over the years, with concentrations in dental implants and aesthetic dentistry. He has also lectured to thousands of dentists all over the world in places like Israel, Dubai, Germany, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Korea, Croatia, and more. Some of his professional memberships include:
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- Mastership, World Clinical Laser Institute
- Member, Academy of Laser Dentistry
- Member, American Dental Association
- Member, New York State Dental Association



Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Dr. Kaminer and his wife Jackie have three grown children named Josh, Erika, and Matt. As for hobbies, he is a talented home chef who loves wine – both collecting and drinking it! He’s also an avid NY Knicks fan and played basketball for nearly 50 years before hanging up those sneakers and picking up pickleball instead, which is his new sports passion.
