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Robert G. Veligdan, DMD, is a nationally recognized general and restorative dentist that embodies a Holistic approach to treatment. He has specialized in minimally invasive care and in creating beautiful smiles for over 39 years in Manhattan, New York City. His list of accomplishment rivals the number of happy patients he’s helped over the years. Becoming the first dentist worldwide to perfect porcelain laminate veneers is one of the many crowning achievements in his dentistry career.

Now commonplace, in the 1980s, the use of porcelain laminate veneers was considered a radical dental treatment because it was entirely new and it was a conservative alternative to full crowns. Dr. Veligdan is one of the first dentists to have perfected the technique and help develop the cement used to bond veneers to teeth. He introduced Porcelain Veneers to a national audience as part of a Smile Makeover on the ABC TV program "Good Morning America."

The first video explaining the techniques for porcelain laminate veneers was written, directed, and produced by Dr. Veligdan. It's been shown to hundreds of dentists by Columbia University’s School of Dental and Oral Surgery Continuing Education Department, where he has served as a clinical professor for over 20 years.

Dr. Veligdan’s journey started at a young age when his passion for dentistry first blossomed. In 1975, he graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Dental and Oral Surgery. This achievement marked the beginning of his outstanding career in cosmetic dentistry. Over the decades, he’s made several appearances on CBS, FOX, CNN, and CNBC, and has been featured in GQ magazine.

Helping restore beautiful smiles to the people of New York City has been an incredible experience for him and his wife, Rosa, a world renowned concert pianist. Because of his expertise, passion, and devotion to implementing the latest trends in cosmetic surgery, it’s easy to make Dr. Veligdan your first choice for any cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Veligdan is ready to help you gain confidence with customized treatment plans. Call or book your appointment online to get started today.

The gifted dentists at 866-FIX-Teeth have served the New York City area for over 18 years. This multi-specialty practice is dedicated to all your dental needs including treatments for general dentistry, treatments for gingivitis, sleep apnea devices, endodontic services like root canals, and orthodontic treatments including Invisalign, and Orthosnap. With offices located across the five boroughs of New York City, patients have access to our care whether they are located in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, or Manhattan.

Our goal is to simply provide you with the best service and dental care in all of NYC. Therefore, we keep ahead of the curve, learning all the innovations in dental techniques and procedures to integrate them into your care. But above and beyond that, we want you to feel comfortable and confident during your visit and satisfied with the results of your treatment. You as a patient are the main focus of our practice.

We also understand that dental care can be expensive, especially if you don’t have insurance. In our goal to provide the best possible care to patients from all over New York City, we offer a membership plan where for an annual fee, you'll have access to priority appointments and discounted rates on all services ranging from general care and cleaning, to root canals, and orthodontic treatments. We want to help you take care of your teeth, so don’t make excuses. Contact 866-FIX-TEETH today to make an appointment.

Evan B. Schwarz, MS, DMD is a prosthodontist at Allen and Schwarz Dental in Central Park South, New York. He specializes in repairing serious or extensive dental problems, helping his patients feel confident and comfortable enough to talk, eat, laugh, and smile again. He is highly trained in all aspects of restorative and cosmetic dental work, including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, and veneers.

Dr. Schwarz began his higher education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, receiving a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering. While earning his doctor of dental medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, he served as a clinical teaching assistant. He then completed his dental residency at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City, where he also earned a master’s degree in prosthodontics and was a clinical instructor.

To keep up with the latest developments in prosthodontics and general dentistry, Dr. Schwarz maintains an active membership in several professional and medical organizations, including the American Academy of Facial Cosmetics. He is married with two daughters and enjoys cooking and sports.

Kenneth L. Allen, DDS, MBA is a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx. Besides offering expert dental care to his patients at Allen and Schwarz Dental in Central Park South, New York, he is a highly respected lecturer, writer, and educator.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Dr. Allen proceeded to dental school, earning his doctor of dental surgery degree at New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. Later in his career, Dr. Allen continued his comprehensive education, receiving a master of business administration from Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey.

As a Clinical Professor and Vice Chair of the Cariology and Comprehensive Care department at NYU’s College of Dentistry, Dr. Allen teaches dental students, conducts clinical and educational research, presents lectures around the world, and publishes articles and manuscripts related to his work.

He also helped institute the College of Dentistry’s innovative Selective in Teaching Skills program, which allows first-year and third-year dental students to work closely together in their preclinical courses.

Dr. Allen maintains active membership in many professional organizations, including the Academy of Operative Dentistry, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Association for Dental Research, the American Association of University Professors, the American Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association, the New York County Dental Society, and the New York State Dental Society.

The gifted dentists at 866-FIX-Teeth have served the New York City area for over 18 years. This multi-specialty practice is dedicated to all your dental needs including treatments for general dentistry, treatments for gingivitis, sleep apnea devices, endodontic services like root canals, and orthodontic treatments including Invisalign, and Orthosnap. With offices located across the five boroughs of New York City, patients have access to our care whether they are located in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, or Manhattan.

Our goal is to simply provide you with the best service and dental care in all of NYC. Therefore, we keep ahead of the curve, learning all the innovations in dental techniques and procedures to integrate them into your care. But above and beyond that, we want you to feel comfortable and confident during your visit and satisfied with the results of your treatment. You as a patient are the main focus of our practice.

We also understand that dental care can be expensive, especially if you don’t have insurance. In our goal to provide the best possible care to patients from all over New York City, we offer a membership plan where for an annual fee, you'll have access to priority appointments and discounted rates on all services ranging from general care and cleaning, to root canals, and orthodontic treatments. We want to help you take care of your teeth, so don’t make excuses. Contact 866-FIX-TEETH today to make an appointment.

Smile Design Manhattan founder Lee Gause, DDS, has established himself as a clinical leader in cosmetic dentistry techniques, a level of expertise he brings to the Midtown West practice in New York City.

Dr. Gause began his professional education as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, graduating in 1998 with a bachelor of science in biology.

Inspired to pursue a career in dentistry after earning his undergraduate degree, Dr. Gause enrolled at the Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, where he earned his doctor of dental surgery in 2004.

A year later, Dr. Gause relocated to New York and founded Smile Design Manhattan. Over the next decade, Dr. Gause worked incredibly hard, honing his craft in cosmetic dentistry techniques such as porcelain veneers, Invisalign®, and dental implants.

Dr. Gause’s years of experience, attention to detail, and approachable, friendly demeanor have helped him establish a boutique family of patients including celebrities and professional athletes.

When Dr. Gause isn’t spending time with patients, you can find him dedicating his time and energy to Smile Design Gallery, a charity he founded that uses art sales to fund dental care for low-income children and seniors, as well as men and women who are being rehabilitated from homelessness.

On a personal level, Dr. Gause enjoys contemporary visual art, physical fitness, and helping develop public dental health systems in emerging nations. Professionally, Dr. Gause is a fellow of the International College of Oral Implantologists. 

Nancy Jiyoung Ahn, DMD, at Smile Design Manhattan in Midtown West, New York City, began her undergraduate education at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, in Stony Brook, New York. In 2011, she received her bachelor of science in biology, which ignited her passion for oral health and dentistry.

Dr. Ahn was accepted to the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark, New Jersey. She spent the next four years working under the guidance of renowned professors and specialists, earning her doctor of dental medicine in 2016.

The following year, Dr. Ahn completed her general practice residency at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York, which exposed her to complex cases that allowed her to enhance her skill set and provide comprehensive oral care.

Professionally, Dr. Ahn is a proud member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

She uses her training and expertise to help patients of all ages to reach and maintain good oral health, and create beautiful confident smiles. Outside of providing preventive and surgical care, Dr. Ahn also regularly contributes her dentistry expertise to medical and scientific journals.

In her spare time, Dr. Ahn enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, and spending time with friends and family members.

Patrick Ng-a-fook, DDS, or “Dr. Pat,” at Smile Design Manhattan in Midtown West, New York City, began his education as an undergraduate at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York. In June 2002, he graduated with a bachelor of arts in economics, a minor in business, and a concentration in biology. This trio of interests encouraged him to further explore science and anatomy, as well as a career in dentistry.

In 2003, Dr. Pat enrolled at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia. There, he earned his doctor of dental surgery.

Following graduation, Dr. Pat enrolled in an advanced education in general dentistry residency at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, through Lutheran Medical Center. This experience helped Dr. Pat discover his passion for working with patients and presented him with the opportunity to train dental residents, something he always wanted to do.

Never one to slow down, Dr. Pat has also pursued an education in endodontics and earned a certificate from Lutheran Medical Center with a focus on surgical and nonsurgical endodontic treatment. His extensive knowledge and expertise in these areas established him as Smile Design Manhattan’s resident endodontic expert.

Dr. Pat is board eligible from the American Association of Endodontics. He’s also a proud member of the American Dental Association, the New York Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontists.

When he isn’t working to save or restore his patients’ teeth, you can find Dr. Pat traveling, trying out new cuisine, or spending time with his family.

Cheng H. Tai, DDS, of Cheng H. Tai, DDS, MS, PC, New York City, came to the United States from his native Taiwan to pursue his education. He earned a Master's degree in Material Science from New York University while concurrently studying at the school’s University of Dentistry, where he earned his dental doctorate degree and specialty certificate in prosthodontics. After serving as a clinical assistant professor at NYU for four years, Dr. Tai began a private practice in 1992, which continues to operate from its Midtown Manhattan location at the corner of Madison Avenue and 57th Street.

Dr. Tai views dentistry as a fine art, requiring knowledge, skill, and patience to perform at the highest levels. He breathes this passion into his work and, with his prosthodontics training, applies an artistic touch to make every cosmetic procedure as natural as possible. Dr. Tai personally cares for every patient who comes through his door.

Dr. Tai lives with his wife Jen-Hui and their two boys; Jen-Hui works as the practice’s office manager. When he's not at the office, Dr. Tai enjoys jogging, traveling, and visiting local museums.

Dr. Louis Franzetti has built his reputation based on clinical excellence, meticulous attention to detail and unparalleled personalized commitment to each patient.

The scope of his practice includes a full range of Periodontal and Implant services:

• Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment planning
• Dental Implant Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
• Sinus Elevation
• Soft Tissue Grafting
• Management of advanced cases

Dr. Franzetti received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Georgetown University in 1987. He completed his specialty training in Periodontics and Oral Diagnosis at Farleigh Dickinson University in 1990. Dr. Franzetti served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Periodontics at New York University, School of Dentistry from 1991-1999.

Born and raised in Brooklyn and now residing in Manhattan, Dr. Franzetti initially worked alongside his father, Dr. Joseph Franzetti, in his practice at One Hanson Place.

Dr. Franzetti opened his Manhattan practice in 1994, now located on East 61th St at Park Avenue to serve his growing patient base in Manhattan.