Dr. Esperanza A. Rodriguez, DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Esperanza A. Rodriguez, who serves patients in the Bronx, New York.

Since 2004, Dr. Rodriguez has been improving the oral health of patients and their families by providing dental care in the Bronx, New York and surrounding areas of Manhattan and Queens at her private, state-of-the-art dental practice. Caring and detail-oriented, her goal has been to serve the community and bring a human touch back to dentistry. 

By promoting good oral health and helping to prevent cavities, Dr. Rodriguez has been returning healthy and beautiful smiles to her patients since 2001. Dentistry is her passion and she enjoys every minute that she gets to spend working with her patients. She also takes the time to answer their questions and help them understand exactly why she recommends the treatments that she does. 

With the latest technology, including digital X-rays, a paperless office, one-hour teeth whitening, and dental lasers, as well as a dedication to preventing oral health problems before they affect overall health, Esperanza A. Rodriguez, DDS PC can provide each patient with the healthy, beautiful smile they deserve in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment.

Academically, Dr. Rodriguez graduated with her dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry in 1995. She attended NYU as an advanced student, having graduated with a Doctor in Dental Surgery degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. She also received endodontic training at Universidad Pedro Henríquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic.

To consistently provide the highest-quality care, Dr. Rodriguez attends dental continuing education classes regularly throughout the year. Through her continuing education studies, she has become licensed for conscious sedation in New York, orthodontic (general practitioner) treatment, implant placement, and advanced endodontic treatment. She has also received training for the Sirona dental laser, Implant placement, Aligners and Advanced Bone Graft with blood derivatives.  Treatment of Myofascial Pain with trigger point injections.

Specializing in family and cosmetic dentistry, she is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Hispanic Dental Association (Trustee), the Bronx County Dental Society, the Dominican Dental Association, the National Dental Association, the National Association of Women Dentists, the  Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives, the Hispanic Dental Association—New York Chapter (past President), and Hostos Community College (member of the Advisory Board).

In 2012, Dr. Rodriguez was the poster face of Colgate at the Multicultural Oral Health Summit in Boca Raton, Florida. This was a joint convention of the Hispanic Dental Association, the National Dental Association, and the Society of American Indian Dentist. Most recently she became a Pierre Fauchard Honoree, American College of Dentist Fellow  She is also a member of the AAFE (American Academy of Facial Esthetics); an IAFE (International Academy of Facial Esthetics)   adding facial aesthetics and Rejuvenation  to her already extensive arsenal. 

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.  

When not helping to improve a family’s oral health and smiles, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys many hobbies, including crocheting, writing, and reading. In her free time she devotes herself to charity doing a Mission of Mercy trip and providing free dental care to underprivileged communities. She is happily married to her husband, Brian McPartland. She loves spending time with her three children, Lynnette, Enrique and Gina, as well as enjoys playing with her pets, Lucky, Oreo and Bruzer.

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