About Us
Cornerstone Dental
Get To Know Cornerstone Dental
Why choose Cornerstone Dental? With so many options in our area, we truly feel we have something unique to offer. It starts with our people. You’ll struggle to find dentists that care more about their patients’ well being than the team at Cornerstone Dental. You’ll be welcomed with a smile, treated with respect, listened to, and receive the highest level of care available. Our dentists are experts in their field and rely on the latest state-of-the-art technology to assist in creating healthy, beautiful smiles.
Our Mission
We at Cornerstone Dental, through continued medical and dental education, are devoted to promoting optimal oral health. We will always strive to provide you with excellent care and up-to-date oral health information in a warm and fun environment so we may help you “Love your Smile.”
Dental Services in Rochester
At Cornerstone Dental, we proudly offer a wide range of general and cosmetic dental treatments and procedures in Rochester. Regardless of your oral health needs or condition, it would be our privilege to provide solutions that are customized to your smile.
From protecting teeth with dental sealants to restoring a damaged tooth with a durable dental inlay, onlay, or crown, we will do everything we can to help you achieve and maintain a healthy and beautiful smile for life. Looking for treatments that will rejuvenate the appearance of your teeth? We’d be happy to discuss how teeth whitening, dental veneers or tooth-colored bonding might be your perfect solution.
Call our friendly, compassionate, dedicated team today for all your dentistry needs!
Our Providers
Cornerstone Dental
If you’re looking for a new dentist in Rochester, you’ll love our dedicated doctors and enthusiastic team members at Cornerstone Dental. Walking alongside you on your journey to optimal oral health is our priority and we’re devoted to doing everything we can to help every member of your family achieve their smile goals. With patient-centric care that changes the way people think of dentistry, we create experiences that foster trust, relaxation, and peace of mind. Come experience our dedication for yourself!
Dr. Daniel Palermo
General Dentist
General Dentist Dr. Daniel Palermo is devoted to providing patient-centric treatments and procedures to every person in his care. Delivering comprehensive dentistry that optimizes your oral health is his focus, and whether he’s performing preventive, cosmetic, or restorative services, he’s passionate about helping you love your smile.
Dr. Marc Malatesta
General Dentist
Dr. Marc Malatesta loves all aspects of dentistry and is committed to delivering uncompromising excellence in dentistry. Providing high-quality oral health care while educating patients about how they can best prioritize their smile is his focus, and he looks forward to the opportunity to help you “love your smile!”
Dr. Matthew Valerio
General Dentist
Focused on helping his patients achieve optimal oral health in a fun and relaxed environment, Dr. Matthew Valerio and his team do everything they can to calm any fears and/or anxieties patients may experience. He derives great satisfaction from helping people smile with healthy confidence.
Dr. Caitlin Hewitt
General Dentist
Dr. Caitlin Hewitt is a Rochester native who is committed to serving her community by providing compassionate and high-quality oral health care. Her top priority is helping patients feel comfortable and confident while addressing any concerns or goals to help achieve a healthy smile.
Dr. Mitchell Rick
General Dentist
Dr. Mitchell Rick is focused on providing high-quality, individualized dental care in a laid-back environment that puts his patients at ease. Trust and integrity are the pillars of his practice philosophy– and he strives to form long-lasting relationships with his patients by listening to their goals, addressing their needs, and doing what is best for each specific patient.
Dr. Xiomara Restrepo
Orthodontist
Dr.Restrepo is a caring and experienced orthodontist who is highly trained and skilled in the practice of orthodontics and temporomandibular joint disorders.
Dr. Annette Maggi
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Annette Maggi, a board-certified pediatric dentist, is passionate about fostering positive dental experiences for her young patients. Her gentle and personalized approach helps children feel comfortable in the dental chair, creating a welcoming environment where each child’s unique needs are met.
Dr. Alessandro Geminiani
Board-Certified Periodontist
Dr. Alessandro Geminiani is devoted to providing patient-centric care that centers on safety, integrity, and long-term success. His practice focuses on bone grafts, gingival grafts, periodontal surgery, and dental implants.
Dr. Kaylee Pollitt
General Dentist
Dr. Kaylee Pollitt provides compassionate, comprehensive, accommodating care with an emphasis on patient education. Committed to building long-term relationships with each person in her care, she’s focused on helping them maintain optimal oral health while achieving the smile they want.
Dr. Maggie Curtis
General Dentist
Dr. Maggie Curtis, originally from Buffalo, NY (Go Bills!), is a dedicated dentist with a strong commitment to patient care. She is known for her empathetic approach, ensuring that each patient feels heard and valued while working towards a healthy, confident smile.
Dr. Alexis Ghanem
Consultant in Oral Surgery
Helping patients smile with healthy confidence is Dr. Ghanem’s passion. He devotes himself to ensuring that his patients feel at ease throughout every visit, to providing the diligent general dentistry treatments and procedures they need and deserve, and to educating them about the deep connection between oral and overall health.
Our Story
Our story began in 1964 when Dr. Philip Bellomio, a Rochester native, opened his office in a small building located at 465 Stone Road in the town of Greece. Starting from scratch, he built a thriving practice until his untimely death on June 6, 1977. Within two months’ time, Dr. Anthony Colaruotolo acquired the practice, becoming the youngest solo-practitioner in Monroe County at the age of 25, and starting the legacy that is Cornerstone Dental.
Through firm core values and an unwavering commitment to provide optimal oral health care, the practice gained a loyal patient base. Many retiring dentists, at the time, also referred their patients to the practice, confirming their trust in us and furthering our growth.
In 1994, with the addition of Dr. Daniel Palermo, the name Cornerstone Dental came to be: a play on words as it sat at the corner of Stone Road and Dewey Avenue .
With two full-time doctors, we were able to increase our hours and services. This growth led to our current location at 3770 Mt. Read Boulevard in 2004, about 1 mile from our previous office.
Continued growth prompted the addition of Dr. Marc Malatesta in 2007. A long-time patient of Cornerstone and recent graduate, he brought with him current, up-to-date treatment philosophies and a strong commitment to the community in which he grew up.
Due to our deep-rooted history in the community, several retiring dentists sought to merge their practices with ours. Dr. Michael Andolina joined us in 2008 and Dr. Robert Smith joined us in 2012.
This prompted us to expand into and make use of the entire building in 2012. This also allowed us to continue to welcome additional practices into ours. In 2013, we welcomed the practice of Dr. John Agostinelli.
Upon the retirement of Dr. Colaruotolo, Chili-native Dr. Matthew Valerio joined us in 2015 and continued the tradition of bringing new practice philosophies and technologies into our practice.
In 2017, inspired by the trust of our patients and colleagues alike, we acquired the practice of Dr. Daniel Livingston and expanded to a 2nd facility in Henrietta. This has allowed us to serve a wider patient base in the greater Rochester area. Our location in Henreitta underwent extensive renovations in 2022, bringing it to a modern state-of-the-art facility to compliment the treatment we provide.
We also welcomed the practice of Daniel Squilla DDS in 2019, and Thomas Miller DMD in 2020.
As times change, and as modern dentistry evolves, we at Cornerstone Dental have and are continuing to meet the requirements of today’s patients. We pride ourselves on being a comprehensive dental practice and are able to provide all aspects of dental care, to include many specialty services. We now offer Periodontal, Oral Surgical, Orthodontic, and Pediatric Specialty services. With a deep-rooted history and over 60 years of service to the community, we understand the needs of today’s dental patient. We value and appreciate the trust in us and will continue to provide the very best that dentistry has to offer. We, at Cornerstone Dental, are committed to providing our patients with excellent treatment, convenience, and affordability, with the common goal of helping you “Love Your Smile!”