DDS Dentist
Pronounced “nih-co-SEE-uh”
“Because I consider my patients to be friends, I prefer to be called Ned (for Nicholas Edward) or Nick or Dr. Nick or Dr. Ned, but will answer to just about anything.”
Dr. Nicosia, partner, has been heading up the practice for over 25 years and represents the second generation of the Nicosia family to carry on the business. He had the privilege of practicing alongside his father from 1987 to 2003 when the elder Dr. Nicosia retired.
If you know Dr. Nicosia, you also know that he has a fun demeanor. But he’s 100 percent serious about providing exceptional dentistry to the young and old in the greater Rochester community. Dr. Nicosia has been fortunate to combine his love of sports with his love of dentistry. Thanks to his advanced training in sports dentistry, he has served as team dentist for the Rochester Red Wings, The Rochester Rhinos and The Rochester Knighthawks. He presently is the team dentist for RIT Athletics and is very proud of his association with the Rochester Americans Hockey Club, serving as team dentist for over 27 years. As you’ll see below, Dr. Nicosia is very active in the regional dental industry, as well as the local community. And he is immensely proud of the fact that Nicosia Dental has been blessed with so many referrals. According to the doctor, “Our best patients are referred by our best patients.”
Dr. Nicosia was born and raised in Rochester NY. He attended McQuaid Jesuit High School, where he captained that school’s undefeated swim team. After that he went to John Carroll University where he continued swimming at the collegiate level and, more importantly, met his lovely wife. After graduating with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience he attended SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. His greatest memory was graduating from his father’s alma mater with dad alongside.
The doctor lives in Rochester with his wife Mary, their two sons Luke and Tristan, their three dogs (Benny, Rummer and Sally) and their two cats (Jakey and Fitz).
Education
Comprehensive Training in CEREC® CAD/CAM, 2008
Rochester General Hospital General Practice Residency, 1988
SUNY Buffalo Doctorate of Dental Surgery, 1987
John Carroll University B.S. in Psychology with Neuroscience minor, 1982
Professional licensing and affiliations
New York State – Dentistry
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Association
Seventh District Dental Society
Monroe County Dental Society
International Academy for Sports Dentistry
International Association for Dental Traumatology
Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
Clinical Instructor, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Member, Spear Study Group on the Mastery of Aesthetics on Dental Implants and Teeth
Team Dentist – Rochester Americans Hockey
Team Dentist – Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse
Team Dentist – Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) athletics
Presentations
“Dental Injuries in Sports,” Sports and Spine Symposium, University of Rochester Medical Center
“Dental injuries in Sports — Their Treatment and Their Prevention,” various dental groups and study clubs
Community Associations:
Highland Hospital Executive Board Chairman
Highland Hospital Foundation Board of Directors Chairman
Highland Hospital Board Trustee
Highland Hospital Gala Chair
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board of Directors
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Leadership Counsel
Chair Roses of Hope Gala , Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Landmark Society of Western NY Volunteer
Supplying custom mouthguards to various local high school teams
Foodlink Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity participant
Sponsor Rochester Grizzlies hockey team
When not in the office:
Travel, scuba diving, swimming, tennis, boot camp, watching sports, listening to music, fine wine, charity fundraising, Amazon Prime
