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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.

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.

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.

Manuela Krahn, DMD, is a leading provider of dental services at Revitta, located in the Upper East Side of New York City in Manhattan and Brooklyn, near Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach. Specializing in a comprehensive approach, Dr. Krahn combines aspects of general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to help patients achieve their desired outcomes. With a passion for preventive dentistry, Dr. Krahn specializes in creating and maintaining beautiful smiles for her patients.

Dr. Krahn attended Florida International University in Miami, where she graduated with honors. After completing her undergraduate studies, she then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Krahn began her career with a residency at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, New York.

As a general and cosmetic dentist, Dr. Krahn has experience in all aspects of comprehensive dentistry, including veneers, ceramic crowns, restorative treatments, root canals, and extractions. Outside the office, Dr. Krahn continues to pursue the latest advances in the field of dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics as well as the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Rimma Sheshelovskaya, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist with extensive experience in all aspects of general, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry. Located in the Upper East Side of New York City in Manhattan as well as Brooklyn, near Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach, Dr. Sheshelovskaya is one of the leading providers at Revitta. She has over 22 years of experience helping the residents of New York manage and maintain their oral health.

Dr. Sheshelovskaya graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. Throughout her career, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has received training in several complex areas including endodontics, wireless orthodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Originally trained as a plastic surgeon at Moscow Medical Stomatological University in Russia, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has a unique eye towards facial proportion and cosmetics.

As a cosmetic dentist, Dr. Sheshelovskaya has successfully completed several procedures, including smile restorations and cosmetic smile makeovers. As a member of the team of physicians at Revitta, Dr. Sheshelovskaya specializes in comprehensive, personalized dental care. Dr. Sheshelovskaya speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.