Bella Pinkatz, DDS, is a board-certified dentist with over 20 years of experience. She founded Kew Gardens Dental P.C. in 2008 and has served the Kew Gardens, New York community ever since. 

Dr. Pinkatz earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. After graduating, she entered private practice and discovered her passion for making dental care accessible and enjoyable for all.

At Kew Gardens Dental P.C., Dr. Pinkatz and her team strive to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, crafting personalized treatment plans and working to establish life-long relationships.

Dr. Pinkatz sees both adults and children so the whole family can enjoy convenient, high-quality dental care in one place. From dental restoration and teeth cleaning to cosmetic treatments and whitening, patients of all ages can be confident in her capable hands.

Dr. Pinkatz takes pride in her work and has been honored as a Top Dentist in New York. She is fluent in English and Russian.

Meet Dr. Malkis

Avi Malkis at Larchmont Family Dental brightens smiles in Larchmont and Westchester County, providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. He specializes in cosmetic restorations, implants, crowns, and bridges. Invisalign®-certified and trained in multiple implant systems including Zimmer, Straumann, and Nobel Biocare, Dr. Malkis is a highly skilled expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

After completing undergraduate coursework at Brooklyn College, Dr. Malkis attended the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) to obtain his doctor of dental surgery.

While at NYU, he was given an award for Most Outstanding Senior Dental Student by the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, completed academic research on the subject of bleeding complications under Dr. Michael Turner, and earned academic honors in both head and neck anatomy and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Malkis received “Most Outstanding Student with a focus on Oral Surgery" honors and graduated in the top 10% of his class in 2010. While at NYUCD, Dr. Malkis did humanitarian work by providing underserved people in Nicaragua with dental care.

In addition to his work as a dentist, Dr. Malkis has broad experience in teaching and research. He spent a year as a tutor for first-year dental students in the Head and Neck Anatomy course at NYUCD, and also as a teaching assistant for first-year dental students in the General Dentistry Simulation I Clinic. In his free time, Dr. Malkis stays fit by running, weight lifting, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.

About Dr. I Dental PC

Dr. I Dental PC has been established in 2018. We provide exceptional dental care with a warm bedside manner to the residents of New York City. The founder and director of Dr. I Dental PC, Dr. Emmanuil Ilyayev DDS, is one of America’s Top Dentists according to the Consumers Research Council of America’s. He oversees all treatments at Dr. I dental. Dr. Ilyayev was trained and educated in New York City, earning his DDS dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry and completing his residency at Woodhull Medical Center. Dr. Ilyayev is a third generation dentist following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle. He grew up with a strong passion for dentistry and expressed that passion in establishing Dr. I Dental. The doctors at Dr. I Dental are members of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the New York State Trooper Surgeons. We are committed to continuing education in order to stay on top of the latest dental developments to provide our patients with the best treatment options available. We have training in a wide range of dental specialties and are certified by Invisalign® for orthodontic treatments and by the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines for dental sleep medicine. Outside of our practice, we believe in giving back to the community and spend time helping people in need through community service activities. Services we offer include dental implants, crowns, fixed teeth, removable teeth, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, fillings, veneers, teeth whitening, and preventative care.

Frantz Backer, DDS, is a highly skilled cosmetic and implant dentist who’s been practicing since 2000. He provides patients with excellent oral health care at Advanced Dentistry of New York in Jackson Heights, Queens, and Brooklyn Heights, New York City. 

After earning his dental degree in 1999 from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, Dr. Backer completed a general residency in 2000. Before his dental career, he attended the Physician Assistant program at Touro College School of Health Sciences in Manhattan, New York City, and spent six years practicing general surgery.

Dr. Backer stays on top of all the latest trends and developments in dentistry with continuing educational studies and makes sure that his patients are always receiving the best care available in modern dentistry. Over the course of his career, he’s studied at numerous prestigious programs, including The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Dr. Backer takes a conservative, yet integrative, approach to dentistry. He believes in doing what’s right and best for his patients, and he never performs unnecessary procedures to make money. He always takes into account their overall health when making decisions about their oral health, and he’s careful about the materials he uses and what he puts in his patients’ bodies.

Dr. Backer looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning clients at Advanced Dentistry of New York.

Alexander Kirzhner, DDS, of Serenity Laser Dental PC, is a dentist with over 30 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Located in the Bay Ridge, Canarsie, and Marine Park areas of Brooklyn in New York City, he and his team offer attentive and compassionate care and modern dental services for men and women.

Dr. Kirzhner began his formal dental education at Mogi das Cruzes University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he received a degree in dentistry. Until 1983, he taught operative dentistry and prosthodontics, before continuing his education in the United States. He has been in private practice since graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City in 1985.

Dr. Kirzhner specializes in using up-to-date technologies and advanced techniques for creating beautiful smiles for men and women in the New York City area. To stay on the cutting edge of technology, Dr. Kirzhner has taken over 100 continuing education courses and teaches advanced dental techniques to students in his field.

Dr. Kirzhher is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Italian, and more. He and his team offer a range of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including laser dentistry, crowns, ceramic veneers, teeth whitening, root canal procedures, and more. They strive to meet the dental needs of every patient, with the utmost care and quality treatment options.

For advanced, modern dental care, call or schedule an appointment online with Serenity Laser Dental PC, today.

An extremely skilled and certified dentistry practitioner, Hochan Hwang, DDS, practices general dentistry at Trusty Dental in Riverside, Connecticut.

Dr. Hwang earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University in New York City, New York. Dr. Hwang did his fellowship with and was implant certified by the International Dental Implant Association. He’s also a member of the International Dental Implant Association, as well as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the American Dental Association. 

Dr. Hwang practices general dentistry and expertly advises in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the oral cavity, including teeth and gums. Dr. Hwang’s general procedures cover check-ups, cleaning, cavity detection, and more. He also offers more complex treatments such as veneers, fillings, root canals, and extractions. Dr. Hwang is a certified provider of Invisalign® teeth straightening and oral sedation products.

Dr. Hwang always provides high-quality service to all of his patients and offers them comprehensive dental advice.

Gregory Tamirian, DDS, is a highly skilled dental practitioner at Trusty Dental in Riverside, Connecticut. Dr. Tamirian has provided comprehensive diagnoses and treated dental problems for his dental patients for over three decades and counting.

Dr. Tamirian practices general dentistry and also provides complex restoration procedures and smile makeovers.  

Dr. Tamirian earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey. He then completed his residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. In his more than 30 years in the dental field, he’s gained extensive general dentistry experience.

Dr. Tamirian has earned numerous awards throughout his long-standing career in dentistry, including the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society award, Pierre Fauchard Operative award, and awards in oral medicine, radiology, and comprehensive care. 

Dr. Tamirian welcomes new and existing patients of all ages to Trusty Dental.

Dr. Zohar Peker graduated from New York University, with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2009, and then completed a 1 year general dentistry residency program at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Peker has been practicing since 2010, focusing on general and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Andrew Sarowitz is the Clinical Coordinator and Director of Implant and Advanced Laser Dentistry at the Bronx Dental Center. He is a member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry as well as an Associate Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute. He also serves as part of the medical staff of the Brooklyn Nets as their Official Dentist. While not working with the NBA, Dr. Sarowitz is happy treating patients at his offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan.

He has built his reputation as an exceptional family dentist through expert cosmetic dentistry, pain-free surgical techniques, and a calming demeanor. In addition to Dr. Sarowitz’s expertise in all areas of general and preventative dentistry, his advanced surgical training allows him to perform wisdom tooth extractions, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, and periodontal gum surgery as well as placement and restoration of dental implants.

Dr. Sarowitz graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2009, completed his residency at Long Island College Hospital, and served as an operating room attending at Long Island College Hospital/SUNY Downstate from 2010 to 2012. While part of the medical board staff, Dr. Sarowitz formed a strong relationship with the community, especially through his commitment to treating children and adults with developmental disabilities. As an attending, he provided advanced training in special needs management to dental residents.

*Laser Dentistry*

Always seeking to improve the patient experience, Dr. Sarowitz and the Bronx Dental Center proudly use the WaterLase iplus 2.0 by Biolase—the leading technology in laser dentistry. The use of dental lasers allows for convenient, anxiety-free, and virtually painless procedures, ranging from simple fillings to more extensive gum and periodontal surgery often times without the use of anesthesia.

Leslie Azran, DDS, is an esteemed dentist at BH Dental NY in the Morningside Heights area of Harlem in New York City. Specializing in general dentistry, Dr. Azran is passionate about her work and the exceptional results she gives patients to improve their oral health and function. 

Dr. Azran holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery that allows her to diagnose, treat, and help prevent a multitude of oral conditions. She and the experienced team take a patient-centered approach at BH Dental NY and care deeply about patient satisfaction. Dr. Azran encourages all of her patients to visit twice a year, or once every six months, for cleanings, exams, and maintenance.

At BH Dental NY, Dr. Azran offers patients of all ages the care they need to have a healthy, shining smile. With treatments like root canals and emergency dental care, she can take care of any tooth pain and other dental concerns.

Dr. Azran also offers her patients numerous options for restorative dentistry to make their smiles look pristine, including custom crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, and veneers. As a final touch for any gorgeous smile, she also specializes in teeth whitening. 

Schedule an exam or personalized consultation with Dr. Azran over the phone or online at BH Dental NY today.

Dr. Zohar Peker graduated from New York University, with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2009, and then completed a 1 year general dentistry residency program at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Peker has been practicing since 2010, focusing on general and cosmetic dentistry.

Meet Dr. Zeines

Victor Zeines, DDS, MS, FAGD, FIND, Dr. Zeines has been practicing holistic dentistry for the past 25 years. He sees patients at his two New York City-area practice locations on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and in Shokan, New York.

He received his degree from New York University College of Dentistry and completed an internship at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. Dr. Zeines always believed that dentistry needed to do more than just “fix teeth.”

In 1980, he received a Master of Science in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He received fellowship status from the Academy of General Dentistry in 1982. An early article by Dr. Zeines called “Nutritional Eases Dental Problems,” published in 1980, talks about the link regarding oral and systemic health.

Today, there’s an increased understanding of the impact of oral health on the rest of the body and an increasing body of support for the multiple connections between oral health and total wellness. “We have always known that protecting the health of gums will help patients to keep not just their teeth, but their life,” says Dr. Zeines. 

Dr. Zeines is the author of several books, including “Healthy Mouth Healthy Body,” “Living A Longer Life- Naturally,” and “Your Tongue Never Lies.” He is also a contributing writer for Rodale’s The Herbal Drugstore, and he makes regular appearances on radio and television. Dr. Zeines is one of the contributors to the film “Food Matters.” Dr. Zeines hosts the “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body” show on NYTalkRadio.net.

A member of the Advisory Board of TheHolisticOption.com, Dr. Zeines uses a combination of homeopathy, kinesiology, nutrition, and aromatic therapy along with biocompatible materials in a gentle relaxed atmosphere. At his practice, Dr. Zeines offers a variety of services, including crowns, veneers, teeth cleaning, Invisalign®, and more. He uses non-surgical periodontal therapy and nonsurgical TMJ treatment. His offices have been mercury-free for over 25 years. 

Because of Dr. Zeines’s constant commitment to overall health, bridging dental health with medicine through collaboration with physicians is a natural next step. Patients always benefit when all health care practitioners collaborate. 

Outside of work, Dr. Zeines has a passion for nature and gardening.

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.

Eric Chason, DDS, is a cosmetic and general dentist practicing at Madison Dental Spa located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. He has a high standard of excellence in personalized dental care.

Dr. Chason graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and continued his training by completing a general practice residency affiliated with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City.

Dr. Chason provides a welcoming and calming chairside experience for his patients and focuses on preventative treatments and patient education. He is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and has impacted many patients’ lives by enhancing their smiles and overall confidence through the smile makeover procedure. With his attention to detail and aesthetic eye, Dr. Chason has created many individualized, beautiful smiles over the years, working alongside master ceramist Peter Kouvaris.

Dr. Chason is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New York Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Outside of the office, Dr. Chason enjoys skiing, playing basketball, and rooting for his undergraduate alma mater, the University of Michigan (Go Blue).

Kenn Kakosian, DDS, PhD, is an experienced dentist serving New York City patients at DentAlign NYC in Midtown East, Manhattan. Dr. Kakosian has been in the dental field for over forty years and has a number of degrees.

Dr. Kakosian initially graduated from dental school in Yerevan, Armenia, in 1983 and began performing oral surgeries. From 1990-1991, he participated in scientific research for Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder in Moscow, Russia, and Geneva, Switzerland. Dr. Kenn received his PhD in 1992 and began studying orthodontics.

After moving to New York City, he attended New York University College of Dentistry and graduated in 1997 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery. He has been an assistant professor at New York University Dental School since 2005. In 1997, Dr. Kakosian opened his own practice in the Chrysler Building, New York where he continues to offer patients high-quality dental care.

Doctor Kenn Kakosian implemented Invisalign® (clear braces) to his practice in the very beginning and he is one of the top providers in New York for more than 20 years. DentAlign NYC is now proudly an Invisalign Platinum Provider.

Eddy Gindi, DMD, is a cosmetic and general dentist who has provided the Brooklyn, New York, community top-notch service for over 25 years. His practice, Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist, has two locations, each of which serves the entire family, from children over 5 to the most senior members.

Dr. Gindi dedicates himself to providing the latest in an atmosphere that promotes compassionate care, giving his patients the most comfortable and enjoyable experience. He always goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients are satisfied with the results.

Dr. Gindi is a member of the American Dental Association, and he is also a fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry. These memberships and affiliations afford him the opportunity to continue his education, staying abreast of the latest best practices in general and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Gindi’s practice is proud to have the latest dental technology, which allows him to offer restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. He also performs general care, including pediatric dentistry and emergency dentistry.

To become one of Dr. Gindi’s valued patients, call or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.