Dr. Steven Reff uses his extensive experience to provide the highest level of surgical care in a gentle, compassionate manner. He received his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. While there, he graduated at the top of his class and was honored by his faculty by being inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthetic Honors Society. He also served as President on a variety of committees including the Dental School’s Global Outreach Program and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery study group.

Following dental school, Dr. Reff completed his surgical-based training at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital. Upon completing his training Dr. Reff began treating patients in private practice. He was also invited to take a position at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine teaching postgraduate candidates and future dentists and was additionally appointed admitting privileges.

When he is not practicing dentistry or attending professional obligations, he enjoys hiking with his Yellow Lab, fly fishing, and relaxing with his wife Allison and their children

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STEVEN N. REFF, DDS, FICOI

EDUCATION

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship, July 2011 – June 2012

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Dennis Tarnow Implantology Course, July 2011 – June 2012

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

Doctor of Dental Surgery, May 2011

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science, May 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President, Implant Solution Group

Dental Implant Practice, Northern Jersey

March 2012 – Present

American Academy of Facial Cosmetics

Certified in the administration of Neurotoxin and Dermal Fillers

February 2013 – Present

Clinical Associate Instructor

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

July 2012 – Present

Teaching Experience:  Fixed Prosthetic and Cosmetic Dentistry Lecture Series

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

January 2012 – March 2012

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY

July 2012

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Externship

Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

October 2011

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Externship

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY

August 2010

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship

Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Baltimore, MD

May 2010 – May 2011

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Teaching Experience

Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, Baltimore, MD

January 2011 – May 2011

PUBLICATIONS

Reff SN, Ringler D.  Fibromyxoma of the Anterior Maxilla: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.  Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, March 2012.

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists

March 2013 – Present

Member, American Academy of Implant Dentistry

July 2012 – Present

Member, New Jersey Dental Association

January 2012 – Present

Member, Academy of General Dentistry

January 2012 – Present

President, University of Maryland Dental School Class of 2011

August 2010 – May 2011

Vice President, University of Maryland Dental School Class of 2011

August 2009 – May 2010

Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

August 2010

President, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Interest Group

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

May 2010 – May 2011

President, Global Outreach Program

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

August 2010 – May 2011

Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

January 2010 – May 2011

Student Representative, Exam Correction Committee (ECC)

University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, MD

September 2007 – May 2008

President/Founder, University of Delaware Pre-Dental Society

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

September 2005 – May 2007

Dr. Neetu Bhanushali is a compassionate and caring dentist who would go great lengths to make their patients comfortable and relaxed during the procedure. She brings in a wealth of knowledge and would explain the process and options to help patients make educated decisions. She received her D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of California San Francisco.  

In her pursuit of constant learning and development, Dr. Bhanushali is also doing her MAGD (“Master in the Academy of General Dentistry”). Only three percent of the dentists in the United States and Canada have received this honorary degree.  

Dr. Bhanushali volunteers for multiple organizations where she provides free services. She also has multi-year experience in India as a dentist. When not practicing dentistry or attending professional obligations, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends or hiking. 

Patricia Swaintek-Lamb, DMD, is the owner of Proud to Smile Dentistry in Bernardsville, New Jersey. She has over 25 years of dental experience and is a leading specialist in cosmetic dentistry and sleep apnea.

Dr. Swaintek-Lamb's interest in dentistry began while working for a dental office in college. She was drawn to the office's positive energy in educating and treating patients about good oral health. A healthy mouth and a healthy body go hand-in-hand, and she considers herself lucky for a career where she can create healthy, beautiful smiles for her patients.

With a bachelor’s degree in biology from Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania, Dr. Swaintek-Lamb earned her Doctorate of Medical Dentistry in 1992 at the renowned Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She then completed a general practice residency at Heart Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

In addition to taking care of her patients in New Jersey, Dr. Swaintek-Lamb is also a clinical instructor of the Aesthetic Excellence Course – a hands-on, live patient treatment course for dentists looking to gain new knowledge and skills in aesthetic dentistry – at The Center at Dental Ceramics in Richfield, Ohio. She's also an attending dentist at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey, where she received the Morton L. Wertheimer Award for outstanding contribution to the residency program in 2019-2020

Dr. Swaintek-Lamb believes each patient is unique and deserves to be treated as an individual. She believes dental care should never be unpleasant or intimidating, and quality matters in everything, from tools and materials to the patient’s experience.

Originally from Northeast Pennsylvania, Dr. Swaintek-Lamb currently lives in Madison, New Jersey. Her time outside the office is focused on spending time with family, and she also enjoys golfing with friends, traveling, and rooting for the Villanova Wildcats! 

Anthony Cirillo, DDS, is a skilled general dentist at Tottenville Dental, providing high-quality preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry to teens and adults in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. 

Dr. Cirillo earned his bachelors degree from Farmingdale State College with a major in Bioscience and minor in Chemistry. Then, he enrolled in a dual degree program at New York University’s College of Dentistry in Manhattan and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree along with an Advanced Certificate of Public Health.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Cirillo trained at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. There, he received training in various aspects of preventive and general dentistry, including complex surgical and full mouth rehabilitaiton cases.

At Tottenville Dental, Dr. Cirillo provides full-service, comprehensive dentistry. He loves getting to know the people in his care and develops personalized treatment plans that reduce the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other common oral health problems.

Dr. Cirillo enjoys honing his professional skills. He regularly participates in continuing education and research and is active in the community; he enjoys providing charitable dental work to New York’s underserved communities.

Dr. Cirillo welcomes everyone to Tottenville Dental and looks forward to buiding long standing relationships with his patients.

With over two decades of experience providing dental care to New Jersey families, Marzena Zachwieja, DDS, brings both expertise and patience to her practice, Sunny Smile Dentistry in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Dr. Zachwieja focuses on general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, prosthetics, tooth preservation (endodontics), implantology (implant dentistry), and periodontics. She’s also experienced in pediatric dentistry.

After obtaining a dental degree from the Slask Medical Academy in Poland, Dr. Zachwieja earned her doctor of dental surgery degree with honors in 2000 from NYU College of Dentistry in New York City. She opened her first private practice in South Amboy, New Jersey, in 2004, and then opened a second location in Old Bridge in 2010, where she now practices.

Dr. Zachwieja has been nominated as a Top Dentist in New Jersey for several years in a row, and has continued her education in the field, with a particular emphasis on implants and cosmetic dentistry. Her office features the latest technology and cutting-edge equipment.

In her spare time, Dr. Zachwieja enjoys taking advantage of the outdoors in New Jersey, and is fond of live music, theatre, hiking, skiing, and rowing. She also likes to read and spend time with her husband, Henry, and their two children, Nicole and Michael.

At Sunny Smile Dentistry, Dr. Zachwieja offers same-day emergency and weekend visits. Her office participates with all major insurance companies and accepts all major PPO dental insurance. Interest-free financing is also available through CareCreditⓇ.

Dr. Zachwieja is now accepting new patients. Call Sunny Smile Dentistry or use online booking to schedule an appointment today.

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.

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.

Joel Scheir, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist who provides compassionate care for his patients at Cosmetic & General Dentistry of New City in New City, New York. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, and earned his dental degree from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City, New York. He finished his training with a general practice dental residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York City. 

Dr. Scheir stays up-to-date on the latest developments in his field as an active member of the American Dental Association. He’s had a Category II Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry since 1997, and he co-founded the Bistate Study Group in 1991, for which he’s also served as secretary and treasurer. He’s passionate about using his skills to give back to the community, and regularly provides dental care for underprivileged children through the Pomona Health Complex, which is sponsored by Rockland County. 

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Scheir is passionate about cooking, motorcycle touring, cycling, and a variety of sports. He’s a driving instructor for the Porsche Car Club and loves encouraging others to pursue their life passion as he has.

Danielle Scheir, DMD, is a kind and knowledgeable dentist who practices at Cosmetic & General Dentistry of New City in New City, New York. She’s the daughter of Joel Scheir, DDS, and works closely with her father to provide their patients with exceptional and compassionate care.

Dr. Scheir graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and earned her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating, she finished a general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City, and deepened her skillset in orthodontic, pediatric, implant, and restorative dentistry.

Dr. Scheir is active in numerous dental organizations and professional societies, including the Psi Omega national professional dental fraternity, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association. In addition to her excellent education and experience, she brings warmth and compassion to her patient care, creating an exceptional experience with quality results.

Outside of her practice, Dr. Scheir stays active by traveling the world and playing tennis. She also enjoys cheering on the Yankees and Giants, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

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.

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.