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Through her practice in the Midtown area of New York City, New York, and Miami, Florida, Shara Miller, DDS, is proud to play a role in enhancing the dental health and wellness of those in her care. She finds her work deeply rewarding and enjoys getting to know her patients as they navigate their dental health needs.  

A lifelong learner, Dr. Miller began her studies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science and Public Policy. 

She went on to complete her dental degree at the New York College of Dentistry (NYU College of Dentistry) in New York City and remained in the city to complete her residency at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn, formerly known as Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn. 

Now in private practice, Dr. Miller continues to seek out opportunities to learn more about the ever-changing field of dentistry, including continuing education on procedures and platforms. She also spends a considerable amount of time researching the latest technology to bring to her practice. 

Preventive dentistry is the heart and soul of Dr. Miller’s practice. She believes that by enhancing each patient’s dental hygiene habits, they can prevent dental decay and gum disease. When patients need restoration work, Dr. Miller provides top quality fillings, extractions, root canals, and crowns.

Cosmetic dentistry is also an area of focus. From teeth whitening to dental veneers and Invisalign®, patients have access to the very best services and treatments available. There’s never pressure to choose one path over another, and patients are encouraged to play an active role in shaping their cosmetic dentistry treatment plan.

She strives to make each and every patient feel comfortable throughout their time at the practice. From scheduling treatment and providing follow-up care, patients are warmly welcomed and thoroughly cared for.

For those searching for outstanding dental care, make time to sit down and meet with Dr. Miller. Visits can be booked online or over the phone today.  

Dr. Karina Zaygermakher, DMD, views good dental health as a pillar of overall health and prioritizes her professional development. Trained in general dentistry, she continually expands her knowledge. She pursued biology at the University of Massachusetts and obtained her dental medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr.Zaygermakher further honed her skills during her residency at the Department of Corrections in Rhode Island.

Dr. Zaygermakher offers common dental procedures and stays at the forefront of dental innovations. She has mastered the CEREC crown procedure, a cutting-edge technique that allows her to complete a crown restoration in less than an hour. Her services also include personalized dental and sports night guards and laser treatments such as diode lasers, all designed to provide efficient and effective care.

Dr.Zaygermakher recognizes the significance of dental aesthetics and a radiant smile. As a licensed provider of Phillips® Zoom in-office whitening procedures and Invisalign®, the clear alternative to metal braces, she is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their desired smiles, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction.

The American Dental Association and the Massachusetts Dental Society accredit Dr.Zaygermakher. She is licensed to practice in New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois and provides her services in English and Russian for the convenience of all her patients.

Eric Chason, DDS, is a cosmetic and general dentist at Rockefeller Dentistry in Midtown Manhattan, 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).

Marc Gainor, DMD, is an experienced dentist with over 33 years of experience in private practice. He leads the team at Rockefeller Dentistry in the Midtown East neighborhood of New York, New York.

In 1977, Dr. Gainor graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in biology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University Of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1981. He then completed a postgraduate general practice residency in dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, in 1982.

Dr. Gainor is strongly committed to continuing education. He has completed the prestigious Pankey Institute restorative and Spear Institute mastery continuum. He also took advanced coursework at the Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Strupp Postgraduate School of Dentistry. 

In 1987 Dr. Gainor became a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. This recognition represents over 500 hours of post-doctoral education and successful completion of a written exam given by the Academy. 

In 2006, he was awarded the title of Master of the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest distinction conferred by the Academy. Less than 2% of all dentists nationwide have achieved this honor. Dr. Gainor has completed over 2400 hours of continuing education since completing his residency.

Dr. Gainor is very involved in organized dentistry and loves teaching. He has presented numerous educational programs on occlusion (bite), TMJ dysfunction, and orthodontics to his colleagues at local dental societies. 

He is currently the general chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the largest Dental Convention/Exposition in the United States. Dr. Gainor was recently honored with the Academy of General Dentistry Lifelong Learning and Service Recognition award.

Dr. Gainor is also a proud member of several dental organizations, including the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the New York County Dental Society, to name a few.

Richard Rausch, DDS, is dedicated to providing the highest quality cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry to patients at Rockefeller Dentistry in Midtown Manhattan. He is passionate about caring for our family of patients and making their dental experience comfortable and pain-free. 

Dr. Rausch is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the New York County Dental Society. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American College of Dentistry, the International College of Dentistry, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He formerly served as the General Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting, the Chairman of New York County’s Peer Review Committee, and the Chairman of New York State’s Council on Peer Review and Quality Assurance.

Dr. Rausch’s community involvement includes being an honorary Police Surgeon with the NYPD and a member of the New York Society of Forensic Dentistry.

Dr. Rausch’s hobbies include sculpting, automotive collecting, boating, and motorcycling. 

Andrew Boyd, DDS, is a skilled restorative and implant dentist practicing at Drs. Boyd P.C. in the Midtown East neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Andrew graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 with a BA in Psychology. He received his DDS degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2011, where he was awarded many clinical and academic honors and was also Student Government President. After dental school, he completed a one-year general practice residency at the Midtown Manhattan VA Hospital, followed by three years of advanced specialty training in prosthodontics. In his final year, he was elected chief resident by his professors and peers.

Dr. Andrew is an expert in the latest in digital, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry. He also enjoys teaching prosthodontic and reconstructive dentistry at Touro College of Dental Medicine in Hawthorne, New York. At Touro, he is one of few dental specialists who help patients with complex dental needs smile again. 

Dr. Andrew lives in Westchester County with his wife, Stephanie, who works as a Marketing Director in New York City.

“Dr. Justin” graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Dartmouth College in 1996, where he was captain of the varsity Men’s Lacrosse team. Before dental school, he spent a year working in this office as a dental laboratory technician. He graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2001, attaining many clinical and academic honors. After dental school, he completed a one-year General Practice Residency at the midtown Manhattan Veteran Affairs Hospital. Since then, he has been practicing full-time at Drs. Boyd P.C. and taught operative dentistry at Columbia. Dr. Justin is committed to learning the latest dental techniques, and his passion for dentistry shows in how well he treats his patients.

Dr. Justin lives in Chatham, New Jersey, with his wife, Jess, and he loves coaching his four sons in lacrosse and running after his young daughter in his free time. Jess is an advertising creative producer in New York City.

“Dr. Alvin” graduated from Lafayette College in 1967 with a degree in biology. He then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1971 with numerous honors. He completed a mixed dental internship in general dentistry, general anesthesia and oral surgery at Philadelphia General Hospital, where he was selected as Intern of the Year. He has been in private practice in midtown Manhattan since then and has taught at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in the Division of Operative Dentistry for over 25 years. Dr. Alvin takes pride in passing along his honed dental skills and expertise to the next generation of Boyd dentists.

Dr. Alvin and his wife, Anne, live in Chappaqua, New York, and have four children named Justin, Allison, Evan and Andrew. Anne is a volunteer EMT in Chappaqua.

Igor Ilyabayev, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist at Central Avenue Dental in Valley Stream, New York, and the Tribeca and Midtown East neighborhoods of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Ilyabayev graduated from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, with his undergraduate degree and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. He then completed a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Queens, which gave him an extensive year of training in general dentistry.

In his efforts to continuously further his knowledge in the evolving and progressive field of dentistry, Dr. Ilyabayev takes numerous courses to provide his patients with the latest treatment modalities available to date. Some of the courses include completion of advanced mini-residency in dental implantology, Invisalign® treatment, and advanced training in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Raised in a family of dentists, Dr. Ilyabayev was brought up with a love for the dental profession, teaching him to pursue excellence in all of his work and treating patients ethically and with compassion.

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.

Mahvish Ahmed, DDS, has always had an interest in science and biology, two passions that led her to pursue an undergraduate degree at the Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, and ultimately join the team at Smile Design Manhattan in Midtown West in New York City.  

While attending Ohio State, Dr. Ahmed completed her bachelor of science with honors in microbiology and international studies. She then continued her postgraduate education in Columbus, earning her doctorate of dental surgery a few years later.

While completing her doctoral work, Dr. Ahmed also participated in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization in Global Health program. The unique opportunity enabled her to organize and send dental relief teams to underserved areas in the United States and overseas.

After graduation at Ohio State, Dr. Ahmed moved to New York City to participate in her general practice residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. Dr. Ahmed attributes her success there to her adept surgical skills and ability to put even the most anxious patients at ease.

Dr. Ahmed brings extensive holistic dentistry experience to Smile Design Manhattan. She regularly provides preventive services such as cleanings and oral exams and is committed to helping her patients achieve healthy, bright smiles. Dr. Ahmed stays up-to-date on industry developments and cutting-edge techniques and is a proud member of the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association.

When Dr. Ahmed isn’t at work, she’s active in New York Cares, a nonprofit organization responsible for hundreds of volunteer projects all over the city. She’s also a certified yoga instructor and loves to participate in Manhattan’s vibrant music and arts scene.

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.