Bison Dentistry team photo at the Tonawanda, NY office

About Our Dental Care Service in Tonawanda

Our vision is that we are known for providing compassionate dental care for Tonawanda and Buffalo residents and guiding and educating our patients along a path of optimal oral health. We always provide honest advice that will inspire trust and confidence with our patients. We provide accessible insurance and financing options to allow our patients to improve and maintain the best possible oral health. Our focus is oral and systemic health, cosmetic dentistry, and functional dentistry. We expect every day, as a team of motivated professionals to earn the loyalty and trust of our patients.

Bison Dentistry is a Tonawanda based family dental care practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care and do so using advanced dental equipment. We are a cosmetic dentist that offers services like checkups, teeth cleaning, crowns, veneers, and more.

 

We also perform emergency dentist services that include bonding, root canals, crowns, and bridges. As a local dental care team serving Tonawanda and the Buffalo area, we create lifelong relationships with our patients and their families and work to ensure that they receive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed environment. Dr. Kosar and our team invite you to schedule an appointment by calling 716-696-1951 and experience why our patients think Bison Dentistry is the best dental care service in Tonawanda.

Dr. Kosar of Bison Dentistry smiling in the dental office

Dr. K

Dr. Kosar is passionate about bringing the best dental technology and care to the people of Buffalo. He believes that modern dentistry is all about personalization and choice. Dr. Kosar’s entire team shares this passion which is why Bison Dentistry has such an innovative, welcoming, and empowering atmosphere.


A Buffalo native, Dr. Kosar lives locally with his wife, sons and yellow lab, Daisy. He received his doctorate degree from LECOM and completed his residency back home at ECMC.

Dr. Rita Rizkala, dentist at Bison Dentistry in Tonawanda, NY

Dr. R

Dr. Rita Rizkala is passionate about providing quality, comprehensive care in a positive, welcoming environment. She enjoys making connections and getting to know her patients to provide personalized, meticulous care.


Before moving to Buffalo, Dr. Rizkala was practicing dentistry in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at the Cleveland Dental Institute, where she met her fiance, who is also a dentist!


Outside the office, Dr. Rizkala loves spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys staying active, taking art classes, reading a good book, and experimenting in the kitchen -- she is always taking recommendations for a new book to read or a new recipe to try!

Bison Dentistry team members in the office

Dr. R

Dr. Rog is passionate about treating her patients comprehensively and enjoys making connections with and building rapport with her patients during the treatment process.


Before moving to Buffalo, she worked in Seattle, Washington primarily in private practice, but also held a faculty position at Swedish’s Oral Surgery Clinic, where she enjoyed teaching dental residents and serving the low-income and under-insured community.


Outside of dentistry, Dr. Rog enjoys triathlon, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two golden retrievers.

Jess, Office Manager at Bison Dentistry

Jess

Office Manager


Loves learning about astrology and has two cats named Castle and Zuko

Suleima, Treatment Coordinator at Bison Dentistry

Suleima

Treatment Coordinator


She loves to travel and likes to parasail on vacation

Ally, Lead Dental Hygienist at Bison Dentistry

Ally

Lead Dental Hygienist


Loves to travel, and her favorite place is Santorini

Melissa, Hygienist at Bison Dentistry

Melissa

Hygienist


Loves to run, and reads around 40 books a month

Brittany, Lead Dental Assistant at Bison Dentistry

Brittany

Lead Dental Assistant


If she could play any professional sport she would play Pickleball

Zoya, Dental Assistant at Bison Dentistry

Zoya

Dental Assistant


Has an orange tabby cat named George and loves to bake. Her favorite dessert to make is fruit tarts for her family, friends, and coworkers

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