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Meet Dr. Doris Giraldo, Serving New York Metro Area for over 30 Years

Doris Giraldo, DDS, is a compassionate cosmetic, family, and general dentist at New Dimension Dentistry in Midtown East, Manhattan. Dr. Giraldo has been practicing dentistry in New York City for nearly three decades and is deeply passionate about her profession, and caring for her patients.

Dr. Giraldo graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1989 and started serving as a clinical instructor in their Operative Department from 1989 to 1991. At the same time, she opened her own private practice in 1989, and have been practicing at New Dimension Dentistry’s current location since 1995.

Dr. Giraldo loves going to work each day and interacting with her patients. She also volunteers her services in her free time both in the United States and abroad. Most recently, she went to the Dominican Republic in 2018 to donate her dental services there. She is well-known by her patients to be friendly and enthusiastic, and believes in building strong relationships based on trust and communication. She pledges to always listen to her patients and answer their questions as a dedicated partner in their dental care.

Dedicated to continuing her education, Dr. Giraldo stays abreast of developments in her field to offer her patients the best treatment possible. She has completed an advanced two-year program in both surgical and restorative phases of implant dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, underwent Invisalign training in 1996, and has completed the Aesthetic Advantage program at New York University College of Dentistry.

Dr. Giraldo’s certifications include a Master level in aesthetic dentistry at Rosenthal Institute New York University, a Master level in CAD/CAM dentistry. She also completed a residency in cone beam CT scans, and is an Invisalign Silver Provider. She is a fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, World Clinical Laser Institute, Academy of Laser Dentistry, New York State Dental Association, and New York County Dental Association.

In her spare time, Dr. Giraldo enjoys being with her wonderful family. She and her husband, John, have been married for over 23 wonderful years, and they have two amazing daughters. They all enjoy running and biking in Central Park, and Dr. Giraldo has been a member of New York Road Runners since 2006. She also participated in a NYC triathlon. Dr. Giraldo enjoys road racing and has participated in over 16 half-marathons and four New York City Marathons, breaking her personal record in 2018 with a time of 4:09:19.

Dr. Karina Zaygermakher, DMD, views good dental health as a pillar of overall health and prioritizes her professional development. Trained in general dentistry, she continually expands her knowledge. She pursued biology at the University of Massachusetts and obtained her dental medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr.Zaygermakher further honed her skills during her residency at the Department of Corrections in Rhode Island.

Dr. Zaygermakher offers common dental procedures and stays at the forefront of dental innovations. She has mastered the CEREC crown procedure, a cutting-edge technique that allows her to complete a crown restoration in less than an hour. Her services also include personalized dental and sports night guards and laser treatments such as diode lasers, all designed to provide efficient and effective care.

Dr.Zaygermakher recognizes the significance of dental aesthetics and a radiant smile. As a licensed provider of Phillips® Zoom in-office whitening procedures and Invisalign®, the clear alternative to metal braces, she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their desired smiles, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.

The American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society accredit Dr.Zaygermakher. She is licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois and provides her services in English and Russian for the convenience of all her patients.

Through her practice in the Midtown area of New York City, New York, and Miami, Florida, Shara Miller, DDS, is proud to play a role in enhancing the dental health and wellness of those in her care. She finds her work deeply rewarding and enjoys getting to know her patients as they navigate their dental health needs.  

A lifelong learner, Dr. Miller began her studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy. 

She went on to complete her dental degree at the New York College of Dentistry (NYU College of Dentistry) in New York City and remained in the city to complete her residency at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, formerly known as Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn. 

Now in private practice, Dr. Miller continues to seek out opportunities to learn more about the ever-changing field of dentistry, including continuing education on procedures and platforms. She also spends a considerable amount of time researching the latest technology to bring to her practice. 

Preventive dentistry is the heart and soul of Dr. Miller’s practice. She believes that by enhancing each patient’s dental hygiene habits, they can prevent dental decay and gum disease. When patients need restoration work, Dr. Miller provides top quality fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.

Cosmetic dentistry is also an area of focus. From teeth whitening to dental veneers and Invisalign®, patients have access to the very best services and treatments available. There’s never pressure to choose one path over another, and patients are encouraged to play an active role in shaping their cosmetic dentistry treatment plan.

She strives to make each and every patient feel comfortable throughout their time at the practice. From scheduling treatment and providing follow-up care, patients are warmly welcomed and thoroughly cared for.

For those searching for outstanding dental care, make time to sit down and meet with Dr. Miller. Visits can be booked online or over the phone today.  

 

Igor Ilyabayev, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist at Central Avenue Dental in Valley Stream in New York City.

Dr. Ilyabayev graduated from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, with his undergraduate degree and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. He then completed a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Queens, which gave him an extensive year of training in general dentistry.

In his efforts to continuously further his knowledge in the evolving and progressive field of dentistry, Dr. Ilyabayev takes numerous courses to provide his patients with the latest treatment modalities available to date. Some of the courses include completion of advanced mini-residency in dental implantology, Invisalign® treatment, and advanced training in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Raised in a family of dentists, Dr. Ilyabayev was brought up with a love for the dental profession, teaching him to pursue excellence in all of his work and treating patients ethically and with compassion.

Yelena Shapiro, DDS, MS, is a conscientious, skilled, and personable prosthodontist, cosmetic and implant dentist who delivers exceptional patient care efficiently and accurately. Dr. Shapiro welcomes new and existing patients and all members of their family to her private practice located in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.
Dr. Shapiro completed specialty training and her Master's degree at Columbia University and then went on to complete an Implant Fellowship from Columbia University. This was extensive training in the field of implant surgery, bone augmentation, and regeneration, as well as guided surgery. Upon completion of her undergraduate program in biochemistry and biophysics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, Dr. Shapiro pursued dental school. She went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. Dr. Shapiro then finished her internship and residency at Long Island College Hospital, where she gained extensive experience in implant dentistry.
Dr. Shapiro is passionate about continuing her education because she wants to be able to offer the latest and most advanced dental treatments to her patients. She holds an additional certification in prosthodontics that she earned during her fellowship at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. Dr. Shapiro also maintains a professional membership with the Second District Dental Society.
Patients of Dr. Shapiro commend her willingness to educate them about their oral health. She provides personalized care and lets patients know the details of all possible treatment paths, which allows patients to stay involved in the decision-making process. Surgery is begun after a thorough evaluation of 3D imaging (CT scans), which makes a critical difference in the quality and accuracy of surgeries as well as minimizes complications. Dr. Shapiro is fluent in both English and Russian.

 

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Kaveh Abedini, DMD, is a passionate general dentist serving patients living in and around the Upper East Side of Manhattan and throughout New York City at The Center for High Tech Dentistry.

Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Abedini cultivated a deep appreciation for dentistry, leading to a biology degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. While studying, hands-on experience as a dental assistant in Silver Spring solidified this commitment and passion for the profession.

To further deepen his expertise, Dr. Abedini pursued a master's degree in biomedical sciences—clinical studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, followed by dental school at the same institution. Here, engagement with esteemed organizations like the Chicago Dental Society and the Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity enriched the educational journey.

After relocating to New York City, Dr. Abedini completed a residency in general practice at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, refining clinical skills across various specialties. Since finishing the residency in 2018, Dr. Abedini has successfully practiced in the NYC metro area, offering a comprehensive range of dental services, including aesthetic dentistry, oral surgery, implants, and Invisalign.

At the core of Dr. Abedini's practice is a dedication to patient care. Creating a welcoming environment is essential to ensuring every patient feels valued and at ease.

Cosmetic dentist Simon W. Rosenberg, DMD, of The Center for High Tech Dentistry on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, offers comprehensive care to patients living in and around New York City. 

Dr. Rosenberg received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Medicine (DMD) degree in June 1975 from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Boston City Hospital (BCH), where he was one of two general dentistry residents, among fifteen oral surgery residents. 

Having obtained a solid foundation in both general dentistry and oral surgery, he was appointed as a staff dentist at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (HSNHC) and as an Assistant Visiting Dentist at Boston City Hospital. At the HSNHC, he practiced general dentistry for two years, dividing his practice between adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. He was part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Training Program for pediatric and internal medicine residents and a pilot Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Harvard Street NHC. At BCH, Dr. Rosenberg supervised and taught the general practice residents in the program he had completed. 

Dr. Rosenberg then returned to New York City, to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to start a two-year postgraduate specialty training residency in general prosthodontics followed by a one-year fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics. The 1978-1980 residency program emphasized crowns, bridges, partial and complete dentures, and the 1980-1981 fellowship focused on advanced techniques to reconstruct patients after head and neck cancer surgery. During those three years, Dr. Rosenberg also completed the requirements and successfully passed the American Board of Oral Medicine examination and was awarded Diplomate status. Oral medicine achieved recognition as a dental specialty by the American Board of Dental Specialties in 2015. The military, the dental schools, and numerous hospitals have training programs and active research programs in this area. 

Dr. Rosenberg’s interest in this area includes treating the oral complications of head and neck cancer therapy by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and the treatment of numerous non-malignant oral conditions that present with mouth sores, ulcers, dryness, etc. In the second year of his residency, Dr. Rosenberg was awarded support from the American Cancer Society. In the third year at MSKCC, he was supported by the Samuel and Hannah Holtzman Trust Fellowship for advanced training in maxillofacial prosthetics. From 1981 to 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed as a “Special Fellow” in the dental service at MSKCC and combined clinical care with teaching and research. His research emphasized the oral complications of chemotherapy, including altered dental development in children treated with chemotherapy for cancer. In 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed to the full-time staff at Memorial Hospital (MSKCC) as an Assistant Attending. He continued on staff at MSKCC until leaving after eleven years to set up a full-time private practice in September 1989. 

In 1985, Dr. Rosenberg passed Phase I, Part 1 of the American Board of Prosthodontics, and became board-eligible in prosthodontics. Dr. Rosenberg’s research support included a junior clinical faculty grant from the American Cancer Society from 1983-1985, a Leukemia Society of America Fellow grant from 1984-1986, two institutional research grants from the ACS, and a three-year clinical investigator grant from the American Cancer Society. 

Over the years, Dr. Rosenberg has published over twenty articles in dental and medical journals, two chapters in recent Dental Clinics of North America, the Care of the Mouth chapter in a cancer textbook (Manual of Oncologic Therapeutics), and co-edited The Clinician’s Guide to the Treatment of Oral Conditions. He has lectured numerous times throughout the United States, Canada, and Colombia, South America. 

Dr. Rosenberg was born in Manhattan in 1950 and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Currently, he lives with his wife and three children in the New York City area.

Past President of the New Jersey Orofacial Pain society. Associate Clinical Professor NYU College of Dentistry. Director of Orofacial Pain Service, Department of Rheumatology Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY. Program Director, Advanced Education in Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn NY. Director of Orofacial Pain Service, NYU Langone-Brooklyn. Invited speaker at national and international conferences.

Dr. Alvina Lim is a fourth generation dentist. Born in California and raised in Indonesia, she was exposed to a variety of cultures at an early age. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee and her dental degree from Loma Linda University in California.

After graduating from a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, she worked in New York for two years as a general practitioner. This is where her passion for pediatric dental care developed. She pursued additional specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as Chief Resident. She continues to be held in high regard by distinguished professors and peers for her superb work ethic and her attention to detail.

When not at work, Dr. Lim enjoys spending time with husband and their baby girl. She has been actively involved in both local and international dental outreach programs including Thailand, Guyana and Guatemala.

Dr. Lim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

She is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and New York County Dental Society.

Dr. Alexander Kimon earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, after graduating from New York University for his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. His extensive research in basic science as a collegiate garnered him Harvard Medical School’s Paul Dudley White Fellowship to continue his research as a pre-doctoral dental student. While at Harvard, he won awards from the Northeastern Society of Periodontology and the Academy of Operative Dentistry honoring his clinical skills as a dentist, as well as the Harvard Odontological Society Award for Excellence in Research recognizing his efforts in promoting smoking cessation therapy internationally as an adjuvant to oral cancer prevention. Dr. Kimon continues to further his dental education and aptitude, emphasizing proficiency in implant dentistry, smile makeovers, Invisalign orthodontics, and CAD/CAM technology. His interest in all aspects of general dentistry, though, has led him to hone his expertise as a provider of quality, comprehensive dental care, and his patients’ overall satisfaction with their dental experiences motivates his compassionate approach to dentistry.

Dr. Steven Kalendariov has a true passion for Endodontics, which he discovered during his residency at Woodhull Hospital Medical Center. There, he successfully performed over 100 root canal treatments and retreatments. Dr. Kalendariov takes great pride in his work and is committed to ensuring that each patient experiences a painless and comfortable procedure.

As an active associate member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), he regularly participates in the association's meetings and events. Dr. Kalendariov is dedicated to continuous learning, attending numerous Endodontic continuing education courses to stay current with the latest technology and research in the field.

Dr. Nath is a New York native. She completed her bachelors in Biology and Psychology at The City College of New York and her Masters in Public Health at SUNY Downstate concentrating in Epidemiology. She then went to Touro College of Dental Medicine to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery and completed her General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center where she received training in all disciplines of dentistry for comprehensive and emergency care to patients of all needs.

Dr. Nath is passionate about helping her patients feel comfortable and providing the highest level of care. Her compassion and conservative patient centered approach to dentistry establishes trust with her patients to ensure positive dental experiences. In her free time she enjoys traveling, working out, and trying new restaurants in New York City.

Lia Datikashvili, DDS, is a knowledgeable and dedicated family dentist. She currently treats patients at Glad Dental P.C., conveniently located in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Datikashvili earned her dental degree from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. In her practice, she specializes in pediatric care, emergency dentistry services, and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. 

Dr. Datikashvili strongly believes that a well-educated patient remains a healthy patient. She takes plenty of time during her appointments to make sure that her patients understand their conditions and treatment options. She also teaches patients how to practice good oral hygiene and proper at-home care so that they can keep their smiles healthy between appointments.

Dr. Datikashvili’s deep skill set, calming demeanor, and genuine passion for connecting with her patients has made her an incredibly popular and well-respected dentist. She loves working with people of all ages, especially children, and looks forward to keeping her patients’ smiles looking and feeling great.

Guram Yakobashvili, DDS, is a talented and compassionate family dentist. He provides exceptional dental services to the community of New York City at Glad Dental P.C. in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Yakobashvili earned his dental degree from the renowned New York University School of Dentistry in New York City. At Glad Dental P.C. he specializes in implant consultations, extractions, root canal treatments, and is particularly skilled at working with special needs patients.

Dr. Yakobashvili is passionate about dental health education. He takes the time to teach all of his patients how to properly care for their smiles, makes sure that they understand all of their treatment options, and works with them to develop treatment plans that are best suited for their needs, preference, and budget. He also enjoys helping his patients with problems outside of their smiles, like planning and understanding their dental insurance. 

Dr. Yakobashvili looks forward to giving his patients beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime.

Dr. Guram Yakobashvili, DDS has extensive experience in general dentistry and provides patients in the Bronx, New York area high-quality service at Glad Dental P.C. Dr. Yakobashvili performs general dental procedures including:

• Crowns
  
• Bridges
  
• Dentures
  
• Gum surgery
  
• Root canals
  
• Teeth whitening
  
• Tooth extraction
  
• Veneers
  
• Fixing broken teeth
  
• Fitting and placing mouth guards, and much more.
  

Educated at New York University, Dr. Yakobashvili welcomes patients to his offices at Glad Dental P.C. with respect and care. Dr. Yakobashvili helps patients achieve the smile they desire through superb dental skills and techniques. Patients commend Dr. Yakobashvili for his excellence in dentistry and highly recommend him to their friends and family. Dr. Yakobashvili is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Georgian. He welcomes new patients and accepts most forms of insurance. Call Glad Dental P.C. or book an appointment online for your dental consultation and see how Dr. Yakobashvili can help you attain your dental and oral health goals.