About Us
Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimer, DDS
Dr. Benjamin D. Oppenheimer earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in 2004, where he received the Dean’s Letter for Academic Excellence and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists award, following a Bachelor of Science from the University of the Pacific. He is a Fellow of the ICOI, a Founding Diplomate of the International Academy of Mini Dental Implants, and one of the world’s leading authorities on mini dental implants.
Dr. Oppenheimer has published extensively on dental implants, bone grafting, and cone beam CT imaging — including a landmark retrospective analysis of 2,514 mini dental implants placed over five years — and has taught implant dentistry to thousands of dentists nationwide as a key opinion leader for 3M ESPE, Implant Direct, and Sterngold Dental. He was named one of Dental Learning’s “Top Speakers in Dentistry.”
As founder and owner of Concierge Dental Group, Dr. Oppenheimer leads implant treatment across all five Western New York offices, with a focus on conservative, minimally invasive options that make implant dentistry accessible to more patients.
Dr. Benjamin E. Hauer, DDS
Dr. Benjamin E. Hauer holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from SUNY Binghamton and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University at Buffalo, where he was recognized repeatedly for academic and clinical excellence. He completed his residency at Erie County Medical Center, excelling in both the General Practice Residency and the Oral/Head and Neck Oncology program.
As a general dentist, Dr. Hauer provides a broad range of care — preventative and restorative treatment, root canals, implants, crowns, and bridgework.
Originally from eastern Long Island, Dr. Hauer fell in love with Buffalo as a student and never left. An outdoor enthusiast, he paddle-boards, skis, and races bicycles around the city.
Dr. Jessica Blakely, DDS
Dr. Jessica Blakely earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Howard University College of Dentistry in 2009, and completed general practice residency training in Buffalo before building her career caring for Western New York patients.
As a general dentist, she offers a full range of care — fillings, extractions, crowns and bridges, dentures, implants, cosmetic treatment, and ClearCorrect orthodontics. She is additionally licensed in parenteral conscious sedation, an advanced New York State credential that lets her offer deeper comfort options to anxious patients alongside nitrous oxide.
Dr. Blakely is known for making patients feel at ease and for treatment plans that meet people where they are.
Dr. Allan Siu, DMD
Dr. Allan Siu earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in 2018, following a Master of Science from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo. He completed a General Practice Residency at BronxCare Health Systems in New York City before making Buffalo home.
As a general dentist, Dr. Siu is dedicated to helping patients preserve healthy smiles and restore teeth lost to disease or injury. He is Invisalign certified, experienced with CEREC and CAD/CAM same-day technologies, and a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry — a firm believer in continually honing his skills to offer patients a high standard of care.
In his free time, Dr. Siu cooks, gardens, kayaks, and plays with his adorable dogs.
Dr. David Cappuccio, DDS, MBA
Dr. David Cappuccio is a graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and holds an MBA from St. Bonaventure University. He is the founder of Seneca Ridge Dental, where he built a reputation for pairing compassionate patient care with advanced digital dentistry — CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, same-day crowns, guided implant surgery, and in-house digital manufacturing.
Dr. Cappuccio provides comprehensive care for adults and children, with deep experience in restorative dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and endodontics. He is helping lead the coming-together of Seneca Ridge Dental and Concierge Dental Group — two patient-centered organizations focused on exceptional dentistry, advanced technology, and outstanding service for Western New York.
Outside the office, he spends his time with his three children and stays active in the Western New York community, with interests spanning soccer, fitness, travel, and technology.
Dr. Nicholas Rodo, DDS
A Buffalo native, Dr. Nicholas Rodo earned Cum Laude honors as a biology major at the University at Buffalo before graduating from the UB School of Dental Medicine in 1985 — making him one of Western New York’s most experienced dentists, with four decades of clinical practice. He founded Smile Design Dentistry in Orchard Park, the practice that continues today as Concierge Dental Group’s Orchard Park office.
Dr. Rodo holds some of the highest honors in general dentistry: Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (2001) and the AGD Mastership (2006), the Academy’s highest award, along with Associate Fellowship in the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (2012) and Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2014). He lectures and teaches dentists nationally.
Dr. Rodo practices at our Orchard Park office, offering general and cosmetic dentistry — from routine care to Botox and cosmetic treatments.
Dr. Viktoriya Kuchuk, DDS
For Dr. Viktoriya Kuchuk, dentistry is more than a profession — it’s a passion. She believes in the power of a healthy, beautiful smile and its impact on a person’s confidence and well-being, and finds deep satisfaction in restoring smiles, whether replacing a single tooth with an implant or completing a full-mouth reconstruction.
Dr. Kuchuk practices at our Clarence office and prides herself on being a great listener: by truly understanding what her patients want, she builds personalized treatment plans that fit each person’s needs — from implants and crowns to straightening and whitening — in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
For Dr. Kuchuk, dentistry is about building relationships and trust — she wants every patient to feel confident and cared for throughout their journey.
Dr. Raymond Hoon, DMD
Dr. Raymond Hoon came to Buffalo in 2009 for college, earning his bachelor’s degree in Business from the University at Buffalo before pursuing his passion for dentistry at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2018. He completed a residency at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital in Syracuse in 2019, then returned to the city he’d come to call home.
Dr. Hoon is dedicated to comprehensive, personalized dental care in a comfortable, stress-free environment, offering a wide range of services for every patient.
Outside the office, he’s at music festivals, on hiking trails, traveling — or cheering on Buffalo’s teams.
Dr. Michael Coppola, DMD
Dr. Michael Coppola has cared for Southtowns families for four decades. A 1986 graduate of Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, he built and led his own practice on South Park Avenue for most of his career before joining Concierge Dental Group, and has been recognized in the peer-selected topDentists directory since 2008.
Dr. Coppola provides the full range of general dentistry — from preventive care and fillings to crowns, bridges, and dentures.
Patients consistently describe him as thorough, gentle, and always on time — the kind of steady, experienced care that keeps families coming back generation after generation.
Dr. Rasheed Zahawi, DMD
Dr. Rasheed Zahawi graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, earning Dean’s List honors all four years and induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. He went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at UCLA, sharpening his skills in advanced procedures and patient-focused care.
Practicing since 2017, Dr. Zahawi helps patients achieve healthy, confident smiles across the full range of care — fillings, crowns, and root canals through dentures, guided implant placement, veneers, and complete smile makeovers. He believes great dentistry blends science, skill, and genuine connection, making sure each patient feels comfortable and heard.
Away from the office, you’ll find him outdoors chasing fitness goals or deep in his passion for cars — bringing the same energy and attention to detail to everything he does.