Dental Services - Westchester Institute for Human Development
Dental • Valhalla, NY • Since 1950 • 1 location (Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY) locations
About
Summary: WIHD (Westchester Institute for Human Development) in Valhalla, NY is a nonprofit University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. It provides a wide range of medical, dental, clinical, and social services for people with disabilities, vulnerable children, and families. The organization emphasizes professional education, supports and services, community training, technical assistance, and research/dissemination. WIHD operates from its Valhalla headquarters and offers dental-related roles and services as part of its comprehensive care, with ongoing hiring for dentist and dental assistant positions. Key details: founded 1950, approximately 97 staff, $16.3M annual revenue, HQ at 20 Plaza W, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Clinic Type
Dental
Address
Cedarwood Hall, Valhalla, NY
Phone
914-493-8081
dental@WIHD.org
Opening Hours
Mon-Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Fridays 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Please have your current insurance information available when you call.
Languages Spoken
FAQs
General Dentistry – what services are offered?
General Dentistry – all phases of general dentistry and specialty referrals.
Outpatient – pre-medication for apprehensive special needs patients—any specifics?
Outpatient – Oral Pre-medication for apprehensive special needs patients.
Sedation options?
Intravenous (IV) sedation (conscious sedation) and/or general anesthesia for those special needs patients unable to be successfully treated with outpatient oral pre-medication in the clinic setting.
Same-day surgery?
Same-day surgery.
Mobile outreach?
Our mobile van dental outreach program serves individuals with disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley Region. Off site appointments eliminate staffing and transportation issues for agencies and group homes.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz: 2 out of 5 stars (based on a limited number of public reviews found on a directory site)
Patients praise
- Specialized dental care for individuals with disabilities and complex medical conditions
- Availability of sedation options, including IV sedation and general anesthesia
- Mobile dental van services for community outreach
- Commitment to providing a supportive environment for special needs populations
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of compassion or accommodation for patients with special needs
- Poor front desk reception experiences
- Concerns regarding service quality and access to care compared to past experiences
"The clinic Used to be a great place and resource... Now, I'm not finding the compassion or the accommodation that used to be afforded this population. ... Front desk reception is terrible."
— LocalityBiz review by Debra AngladaSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Governor Hochul Issues Major Dental Funding for Disabled Population — Apr 13, 2026
- WIHD | RM Friedland — Feb 24, 2026
- Over $2 Million Granted to Hudson Valley; Where It's Going — Apr 14, 2026
- Governor Hochul Announces 30 Awards Statewide Totaling $25 Million to Expand Health Clinics and Improve Access to Healthcare Services for People With Developmental Disabilities — Apr 13, 2026
- WIHD Spring Gala Raises Over $210,000 to Benefit People withDisabilities and Vulnerable Children in Hudson Valley | Yonkers Times — May 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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