Practice overview
Friends Family Dental & Braces Bronx is a family and children’s dental office in Fordham, the Bronx, on the Grand Concourse. It is led by Dr. Elan Kaufman, a board-certified pediatric dentist, and treats both children (including children with special needs) and adults, with orthodontics and braces offered alongside general dentistry. The group also has offices in Corona, Jackson Heights, Brooklyn and Washington Heights.
Dentist
- Dr. Elan Kaufman, DMD, board-certified pediatric dentist
According to the practice, Dr. Kaufman graduated magna cum laude from Binghamton University and earned his DMD at Tufts University. He has held leadership roles in dental organisations and has taught at New York City hospitals. The practice says it follows American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association guidelines and focuses on prevention, aiming to give each child a long-term dental home.
Services
- Pediatric dentistry
- Family dentistry
- Orthodontics and braces
- Invisalign
- ClearCorrect aligners
- Dental checkups and cleanings
- Crowns and bridges
- Veneers
- Root canal treatment
- Tooth extractions
- Wisdom teeth extraction
- Sedation dentistry
- Teeth whitening
- Full mouth reconstruction
- Emergency dentistry
Payment
The practice advertises in-office financing for braces (a braces promotion of $300 down and $75 a month at 0% interest at the time of checking). Call the office to ask which insurance plans are accepted.
Hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Contact
2480 Grand Concourse, Suite A, Bronx, NY 10458. Phone 646-604-9936. Text messages: 718-507-1500. Appointments can be requested online.
Sources: Friends Family Dental & Braces Bronx website (bronxfriendsdental.com) and the practice’s About page. Last checked 10 November 2026.