Practice overview
National Dental – Bronx is a family dental practice at 2535 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, offering general, cosmetic, restorative and emergency dentistry for all ages, with an orthodontist and a periodontist on the team. The practice says it puts clear explanations first: each visit starts with listening, findings are explained in plain language, and next steps are set out so patients know what to expect. It welcomes new patients, and staff speak English and Spanish.
Dentists
- Dr. Ajay Malhotra (general dentist)
- Dr. Kareem Merrick, DDS (general dentist; Howard University College of Dentistry)
- Dr. Jae Kim (orthodontist)
- Dr. Michael Villa, DDS (periodontist; periodontal and implant care)
Services
- General and preventive dentistry
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Restorative dentistry
- Periodontal and implant care
- Orthodontics
- Emergency dentistry
Insurance and payment
Plans the practice names: Aetna, Aflac, Ameritas, SIDS-ASO, Cigna, CPS, CSEA, Daniel H. Cook, DDS, Delta Dental PPO, DenteMax, EmblemHealth, Empire BCBS PPO, GEHA, Guardian, Humana, JJ Stanis, MetLife, Principal, Solstice, Sun Life Dental, United Concordia and United Healthcare. Check your own plan with the office before booking.
Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
These hours come from the practice’s Bing Maps listing, as its website does not publish them. Call to confirm before visiting.
Contact
2535 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10468. Phone 718-719-2170.
Sources: National Dental – Bronx website (grandconcoursedental.com) home and insurance pages; National Dental group location page (lovenationaldental.com) for the address; Bing Maps listing for phone, hours and map position. Last checked 11 November 2026.