Dr. Toccafondi is a graduate of Edgemont High School, Fordham University, and Georgetown Dental School. He is a member of The Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York Dental Association, Ninth District Dental Association, and is a past president of the Yonkers Dental Society. He is committed to continuing education, and excellence in dentistry and has taken over 1,000 hours of continuing education. He has been treating families in Westchester for over 30 years. Dr. Toccafondi has a wife, two children, and enjoys skiing, running, and traveling.

Shay Markovitch, DDS, is an Israeli-born dentist at Dental Arts of Hastings-on-Hudson in New York. He is a firm believer in sharing as much information as possible with his patients and encouraging them to make informed decisions throughout their care. With a comprehensive list of skills and services, Dr. Markovitch helps patients achieve gorgeous smiles and impeccable oral health.

Dr. Markovitch began training in cosmetic dentistry over two decades ago in his home country. After excelling in his dental education, he moved to Rochester, New York, where he completed dental school at the University of Rochester. He also completed residency training at Eastman Dental Center, also in Rochester, New York. 

At Dental Arts of Hastings-on-Hudson, Dr. Markovitch continues to learn the latest information and techniques in dentistry in order to utilize them to his patients’ advantages. He continues to attend courses to revamp his repertoire, including certifications in providing Invisalign® and Lumineers® veneers. He offers services like periodontics, implants, and crowns at Dental Arts of Hastings-on-Hudson as well as other practices in the city.

When he isn’t sitting next to the dental chair coaching patients about their oral health or performing meticulous procedures, Dr. Markovitch spends his free time with his wife and three children. He stays in shape with soccer, basketball, and any other sport that fits his busy schedule.

Meet Dr. Schraner

Dr. Schraner was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She moved to New York City to attend NYU for both undergraduate and dental school. She has participated in dental outreach programs and was awarded honors in esthetic dentistry. After graduation, she completed her general practice residency at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn, where she treated children, adults and special needs patients. Dr. Schraner has been practicing dentistry in Manhattan for the past 7 years.

At Riverside Dental, family dentist and oral surgeon Gemini Master-Patel, DMD, and her team offer complete oral health care to people of all ages in Yonkers and Thornwood, New York.

Riverside Dental is a full-service practice, offering general, cosmetic, and laser dentistry. Each office features ample parking, friendly staff, and welcoming, warmly-lit facilities. 

Individuals and families from all over Westchester County visit Riverside Dental to access oral health care, including professional teeth cleaning, dentures, and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. The team also performs oral surgery, including extractions and the placement of dental implants.

The Riverside Dental team believes patient education and preventive care are key to maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles. They use diagnostic procedures, like 3D digital panoramic X-rays, to catch cavities, gum disease, and bone loss early in their development.

Riverside Dental offers same-day visits. The team knows emergencies can occur at any time and are happy to assist at a moment’s notice.

Call the nearest Riverside Dental office today to schedule a new patient visit or book your appointment online.

At Riverside Dental, family dentist and oral surgeon Gemini Master-Patel, DMD, and her team offer complete oral health care to people of all ages in Yonkers and Thornwood, New York.

Riverside Dental is a full-service practice, offering general, cosmetic, and laser dentistry. Each office features ample parking, friendly staff, and welcoming, warmly-lit facilities. 

Individuals and families from all over Westchester County visit Riverside Dental to access oral health care, including professional teeth cleaning, dentures, and orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. The team also performs oral surgery, including extractions and the placement of dental implants.

The Riverside Dental team believes patient education and preventive care are key to maintaining beautiful and healthy smiles. They use diagnostic procedures, like 3D digital panoramic X-rays, to catch cavities, gum disease, and bone loss early in their development.

Riverside Dental offers same-day visits. The team knows emergencies can occur at any time and are happy to assist at a moment’s notice.

Call the nearest Riverside Dental office today to schedule a new patient visit or book your appointment online.

Yonkers Dental Arts is a general and cosmetic dentistry office serving Westchester County in Yonkers, New York. The mission of Alicia Schraner, DDS, and the entire staff at Yonkers Dental Arts is to ensure that every patient feels comfortable and every visit is a pleasant one.

For Dr. Schraner, dentistry is an art, and she has a keen eye for beauty. She is fully trained in all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry and has a decade of experience, allowing her to offer a comprehensive range of dental services to patients of all ages at her family-oriented practice.

Although she works diligently to stay on top of all the latest advancements in dentistry and uses only the highest-quality dental products and equipment, Dr. Schraner maintains a conservative approach to dentistry. She doesn’t include any procedures or tests in a patient’s customized treatment plan unless she feels they’re absolutely necessary.

From thorough checkups and safe, natural-looking fillings, to cosmetic treatments like professional teeth whitening and veneers, Yonkers Dental Arts offers patients everything they need to achieve their most beautiful, natural-looking smile. Call the office or use online booking to schedule an appointment today.

Experienced and dedicated dentist Edly Destine, DDS, is the founder of 88 Smile Designs in Mount Vernon, New York. In his role as the 88 Smile Designs dentist, Dr. Destine delivers full-scale dentistry care including root canal, crowns, dental implants, veneers, Invisalign®, and much more. Dr. Destine has an approachable air that patients really relate to, and the whole 88 Smile Designs team strives to make the office a fun environment at all times. 

Dr. Destine earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. He’s a member of the American Dental Association and the National Dental Association. In addition to treating a wide range of patients, including celebrity clients, Dr. Destine volunteers his time to educate the community about dentistry. 

Patients from many diverse backgrounds see Dr. Destine for care, and they appreciate conversing with him in any of the four languages he’s fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. 

Dr. Destine uses his wide-ranging skills to give all patients the best in cutting-edge dentistry care. He’s accepting new patients at this time, so use online booking or call 88 Smile Designs to schedule an appointment now.

Zach Korwin, DMD, FICOI, is a skilled and personable general dentist providing compassionate care at Cedar Mountain Dental in Newington, Connecticut. As the son of a successful dentist, he grew up watching his father make a significant difference in the lives of patients and was inspired to follow in his footsteps. 

Dr. Korwin earned his dental degree from one of the nation’s top dental schools: the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2014. He continues to refine his skills with continuing education courses and has developed advanced expertise in oral surgery, endodontics, and dental implants. He stays current on the latest dental trends through active memberships in professional organizations, including the Hartford Dental Society, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. 

Before joining the practice at Cedar Mountain Dental, Dr. Korwin gained invaluable experience in several unique dental centers, including his father’s boutique dental office in Red Bank, New Jersey. He has also dedicated countless hours of pro bono dental service to underprivileged patients through the Dental Lifeline Network and has taught as a clinical associate professor at both Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. 

Dr. Korwin lives in central Connecticut with his wife, Amy, a pulmonology fellow at Yale University School of Medicine. They both enjoy spending time with their daughter, Emily, and dog, Chooie.

Gary Toubman, DMD, is a talented general dentist who helps maintain exceptional smiles at Cedar Mountain Dental in Newington, Connecticut. He comes from a long line of dentists in his family, dating back almost 100 years.

Dr. Toubman studied biology at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and graduated cum laude in 1976. He earned his dental degree in 1980 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and spent the next two years serving in the National Health Service Corps as the dental director of the Welsh Mountain Medical and Dental Center in New Holland, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Toubman has undergone additional postgraduate training at the prestigious Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida. He stays abreast of the latest developments in dentistry as an active member of the Connecticut Study Club for Excellence in Dentistry, the Hartford Dental Society, the Connecticut State Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

He looks forward to providing his patients with quality service driven by integrity and compassion.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Fazzone (also known as Dr. Mike) to our pratice! Dr. Mike grew up near Albany, NY but thankfully has been a lifelong Red Sox fan. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biochemistry from Washington & Lee University in Virginia, he then returned to his home state and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Columbia University.

Dr. Fazzone opted for an additional year of training, completing a General Practice Residency at the University of Utah where he worked with specialists doing extractions, implant placement, and operating room dentistry for special needs patients. He then returned to the northeast, practicing at the Connecticut shoreline in private practice before joining us in Rocky Hill.

Dr. Fazzone truly enjoys educating patients about dental health and is happy to answer any questions you may have. He has taken many continuing education courses to stay up to date on the latest in dentistry, including implant dentistry and Invisalign. Dr. Fazzone is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

When Dr. Fazzone isn’t in the office, you can find him skiing, exploring new parts of the country, or relaxing by the beach. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mike to our practice!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rachel Maciog (or as we refer to her Dr. Rachel) to our practice! Dr. Rachel grew up in Connecticut and earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and a Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Connecticut (go Huskies!). Afterward, she went on to complete a General Practice Residency at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.

Dr. Rachel says "There is nothing that makes me happier than being able to coach young or anxious patients through dental treatment, and have them leave the office smiling, and proud." Having had a lot of dental work herself as a child, she understands and is empathetic toward the needs of patients who may not enjoy coming to the dentist, or who may have had a bad experience in the past.

Dr. Rachel is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA) and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). She attends continuing education courses frequently, to stay up to date on the latest dental advancements to ensure she provides the highest quality and most comfortable dental care. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, going to different workout classes, cooking, baking, and occasionally binge-watching television shows.

Please join our entire team in welcoming Dr. Rachel Maciog to the practice.