Dr. Nicholas C. Vece, DMD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Nicholas C. Vece, who serves patients in Mount Kisco, New York.

Dr. Vece is an award-winning dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. His private practice in Mount, Kisco, New York has been a pillar of the community since 1989.

Firm believers that family should always come first, he and his team of dental specialists offer a broad range of dental services to help each patient maintain a healthy smile. They strive to improve the overall health of their patients through specialized dentistry, focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with the teeth and gums.

To fulfill their mission of excellence in dentistry, they are committed to: listening to every patient that they have the privilege of serving; earning the trust and respect of patients, profession, and community; exceeding expectations; ensuring a creative, challenging, and compassionate professional environment; and striving for continuous improvement at all levels.

With a broad educational background, Dr. Vece received his Bachelor of Science degree from Iona College, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1983. During the course of his studies, he was granted the Award for Excellence in Biology. He then went on to pursue a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he graduated at the top of his class. He was honored with the Award for Excellence in Prosthetic Dentistry as well as the Award for Excellence in Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. 

Upon graduation from dental school, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He completed his general practice residency at New Rochelle Hospital in June of 1988. He then went on to work in Rockefeller Center as an associate dentist until he moved up to Westchester County to open his own practice in 1989.

Alongside practicing as a dental professional, Dr. Vece serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College.

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. 

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