Dr. K’s Love of Dentistry

Dr. Kostrzewski, also known as “Dr. K”, he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992. In 1993, he completed a general practice residency at University Hospital in Stony Brook, which placed an emphasis on medically compromised patients, dental trauma, sedation and treating the fearful patients.

Dr. Kostrzewski ’s love for dentistry extends beyond just practicing it. Dr. K has a passion for dentistry and helping patients. Dr. Kostrzewski also serves as a consultant to major dental manufacturers and dental laboratories, due to his extensive knowledge of the dental industry. That knowledge comes from decades of giving outstanding results for patients just like you.

Through his training in dental trauma and treating fearful patients, Dr. Kostrzewski has developed an ability to help his patients feel as comfortable as possible during dental work and dental operations. It’s a tough thing to keep people calm while drilling into their teeth! But through experience and learning, Dr. K keeps his patients calm, even through some of the most difficult parts of dental work. It’s hard to find a dentist who can truly empathize with his patients- and Dr. Kostrzewski is one of those rare dentists. Dr. K truly cares about his patients. His training and experience in treating fearful patients means that Dr. K knows tried-and-true techniques to help patients calm down before and during procedures. If you or you know someone who is fearful of the Dentist, consider having them get in touch with Dr. Kostrzewski.

We are all a little bit fearful of dental procedures. But with Dr. Kostrzewski , decades of experience and training give him an edge in helping fearful patients calm down. So if you’re one of those people who is quite literally scared to go to the dentist, check out Dr. Kostrzewski . He’s one of the rare Dentists who is trained on keeping nervous and fearful patients calm. And that’s a skill that comes with years and years of experience, dealing with many different typed of patients. Don’t forget, since he’s a fantastic dentist in his own right, you can rest assured that you are in good hands when you’re with Dr. K.

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Dr. Kostrzewski has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses and also earned a BS degree from Villanova University. His eye for creating passionate teams earned him the moniker “Coach K”. In 2000, he founded “The Winning Dentist,” a team of consultants who help assemble passionate teams, functional work systems, and also to provide motivation and help implement effective marketing for Dentists. 

Along with his numerous published academic articles, Dr. Kostrzewski authored a resource manual named “Creating Passionate Aesthetic Dental Teams.” This books is designed to help dentists, office managers and employees from top-to-bottom become a cohesive team. Through his coaching experience, Dr. Kostrzewski realized the parallels between running a great sports team and running a great business. From top to bottom, everyone needs to be a team player and have the same goal: to help the Dental practice thrive. So to help other Dental practitioners and Dental office managers, Dr. Kostrzewski / Coach K decided to publish a resource manual to spread his knowledge to other Dental practices. Dr. Kostrzewski’s manual is all about building a successful “team” in a Dental practice, and it has worked in many Dental practices after the teachings in Dr. Kostrzewski’s manual were put into practice.

Dr. Kostrzewski was also a Clinical Instructor at the renowned Hornbrook Group in Chicago, where he trained other dentists in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. To teach others in such complex and delicate Dentistry is a testament to the skill of Dr. Kostrzewski. He also published numerous articles that were featured in dental journals such as Dental Town, The Crown Council, and the Dental Leader. That goes to show that despite being a busy man, Dr. Kostrzewski is always writing and keeping abreast of the latest developments in the Dentistry industry. Due to his extensive knowledge of the dental industry, Dr. K also serves as a consultant to major dental manufacturers and dental laboratories. 

In addition, Dr. Kostrzewski has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses to keep current with the latest developments in his field. Dental technology is moving fast, and Dr. Kostrzewski always makes sure he knows about cutting-edge technology and techniques. And Dr. K isn’t going to jump on the newest trend, either- he believes in research and development, so you can rest assured that every tool and method that Dr. Kostrzewski uses is tried-and-true.

Dr. Kostrzewski’s office is a state-of-the-art facility that offers a wide range of dental services. Dr. K handles nearly all dental issues. with his comprehensive experience practicing Dental medicine, Dr. Kostrzewski has developed an unrivaled skillset. From treating fearful patients and patients with serious dental trauma, Dr. Kostrzewski is equipped to handle any dental challenge that’s thrown at him.

And Dr. Kostrzewski promotes a big focus on teamwork in the workplace, so you can be sure that he has built a fantastic team of Dentists and staff to help him serve his patients as well as possible. Dr. K is proud to be part of a team that loves what they do and take pride in providing top-notch dental care for their patients.

Dr. K’s commitment to his patients and profession show that Dr. K is a dentist who loves what he does and takes pride in providing top-notch dental care for his patients. If you are looking for a dentist who will give you the best possible care, then look no further than Dr. Walter Kostrzewski at Stony Hill Dental Care. Dr. Kostrzewski will take care of you and make sure that you are as comfortable as possible during your visit. Get in touch with Dr. Kostrzewski today and you won’t dread going to the Dentist anymore!

If you’re looking for someone with experience, knowledge, and a personal touch, Dr. Walter Kostrzewski is the dentist to visit! Dr. K makes the experience as easy as possible.

Coach Kostrzewski Competes in Fitness Challenge

Doctor Kostrzewski is a avid exerciser and regularly participates in athletic challenges including competitive weight lifting meets, slalom ski races and triathlons. Doc’s latest endeavor has him directly competing with 4 other doctors of similar athletic background in 5 unique challenges.

Challenge #1: Bench Press

Dr. Kostrewski, DMD is usually found carrying the weight of running a successful dental practice, but when he needs to get something off his chest he’s always willing. The bench press competition was fierce, the other competitors were able to put up close to 200 pounds, but Dr. K snuck into the first by adding 1/2 pound weights to every lift he did.

Sure enough that strategy paid off – he was able to secure victory in the Commit To Be Fit Challenge!

Challenge #2: Squat

“I felt most comfortable in the squat, because I’m used to having weight on my back” says Walter. He put up 100 pounds more than any other competitor with a total squat of 315 for 1.

Challenge #3: 5K Race

Coach Kostrzewski is quite the strategist – he actually took a L in the 5K and saved his energy for the other challenges. (see our links page for more info)

Challenge #4: Deadlift

Tired from the 3.1 mile run, his opponents didn’t have the energy to compete with Coach K’s 405 pound deadlift. The closest weight lifted was only 225 pounds!

Challenge #5: Arm Wrestling

The arm wrestling challenge was done through a round robin with the person who had the best record being declared the winner. Coach K was feeling fresh after skipping the 5K race and decided to play defense in order to tire out his opponents. He was able to seal the victory with a record of 3-1 and only lost a single time!

Getting To Know “Dr. K”

The Smile Designer and New York Magazine’s Best Cosmetic Dentist in 2003

Dr. Walter Kostrzewski, is a cosmetic dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at Stony Hill Dental Care in Connecticut.

Also known as “Dr. K”, he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992. In 1993, he completed a general practice residency at University Hospital in Stony Brook, which placed an emphasis on medically compromised patients, dental trauma, sedation and treating the fearful patients.

Dr. K has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education courses and also earned a BS degree from Villanova University. His eye for creating passionate teams earned him the moniker “Coach K”. In 2000, he founded “The Winning Dentist” a team of consultants who aids in developing passionate teams, functional work systems, provide motivation and come up with congruent marketing.  Along with his numerous published articles, Dr. Kostrzewski authored a resource manual “Creating Passionate Aesthetic Dental Teams.” This publication is designed to help dentists, office managers and their counterparts on how to create their own winning team.  

Dr. Kostrzewski was a Clinical Instructor at the renowned Hornbrook Group in Chicago, where he trained other dentists in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. He also published numerous articles that were featured in dental journals such as Dental Town, The Crown Council, and the dental leader. Due to his extensive knowledge of the dental industry, Dr. K also serves as a consultant to major dental manufacturers and dental laboratories. 

Dr. Kostrzewski is happily married to his wife Kristin. They have three boys – Luke, Alex, and Aiden. The couple plays golf on a regular basis and during the winter months, they ski and work out together. They are also learning ballroom dancing.