Dr. Richard Michael Bach, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1891982815
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About This Provider
Dr. Richard Bach is an orthodontist in Riverhead, NY, who brings a unique artistic approach to straightening teeth. With 19 years of experience and early graduation from Columbia University dental school with honors, Dr. Bach specializes in both traditional Damon system braces and Invisalign to give you a beautiful, healthy smile. He believes that great orthodontics requires balancing how your teeth look with how they function, and he's currently accepting new patients. Dr. Bach's passion for precision and aesthetics comes naturally—he grew up in a family of musicians and makers, and he even performed as a guitarist and bassist in 1960s rock bands before dedicating himself to dentistry. Beyond the practice, he's active in the Riverhead community as President of the Riverhead Rotary Club and serves on local education and business boards.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- St. John's University (graduated in three years)
- Columbia University dental school (graduated early with honors, 1974)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/03/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Damon system braces
- Invisalign
Awards & Recognition
- ASCAP award for hit country song 'She's taken a shine'
Beyond the Office
President of Riverhead Rotary Club
Vice president of East Quogue UFSD board of education
Member of business advisory board at Suffolk County National Bank
Treasurer at New York State Marine Mammal-Sea Turtle Rescue program
Clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University
Featured speaker at first-ever National Invisalign Summit
Lectured at universities across the country
Grandson of Austrian musician and instrument-maker
Uncle was Hans Vincent Bach, founder of Vincent Bach Corporation (premier brass instrument company)
Played guitar and bass in 1960s rock groups 'The Dunes' and 'The Driftwoods'
Wrote, arranged and produced radio commercials
Wrote country music songs in the 1980s
Hit song 'She's taken a shine' interpreted by John Berry topped country Billboard charts
Played in cafes in New York and Philadelphia with folk music legends Jim Croce, Harry Chapin, Pete Seeger, and Tom Paxton
Born in 1948 in the Bronx
Started playing trumpet at age four
Attended seminary school for two years
Has three daughters and eight grandchildren
Married to Teresa Sperl for 47 years
Enjoys golf and multiple sports
Plays multiple musical instruments
Plans to switch from guitar to bass in retirement
Sleeps only about six hours per night due to active mind
Treated more than 12,000 East End residents over his career
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