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Dr. Gregory Yunov studied at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine for his dental doctorate. He also completed six years of an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency as well as five years in a private dental practice. If you don’t find him at the office treating pearly whites, Dr. Yunov is most certainly spending quality time with his wife—an orthodontist—and their two beautiful daughters. His hobbies involve things like bike riding, reading, hanging out with friends, and learning about new technology.

Dr. Steven Kalendariov has a true passion for Endodontics, which he discovered during his residency at Woodhull Hospital Medical Center. There, he successfully performed over 100 root canal treatments and retreatments. Dr. Kalendariov takes great pride in his work and is committed to ensuring that each patient experiences a painless and comfortable procedure.

As an active associate member of the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), he regularly participates in the association's meetings and events. Dr. Kalendariov is dedicated to continuous learning, attending numerous Endodontic continuing education courses to stay current with the latest technology and research in the field.

Dr. Konstantin Rubinov utilizes modern concepts of Smile Design and Integrative Dental Medicine to deliver biocompatible, minimally invasive dental treatments that aim to provide function, health and natural esthetics. In 2010 Dr. Rubinov founded Williamsburg Dental Arts in Brooklyn, New York on the modern medical philosophy of dental care as an integral component of a healthy lifestyle in the 21st Century. Combining state-of-the-art technology with the latest medical advances in Dentistry, Dr. Rubinov’s goal to every treatment is to create the perfect marriage between Health, Beauty and Function— Whether he is treating just one tooth or restoring the entire mouth.

Over the past 10 years, Dr. Rubinov has been trusted to transform the smiles of hundreds of top models, celebrities and TV personalities both in the US and Internationally. His work and expertise has been featured in professional journals and lectures both nationally and abroad. The doctor is an avid proponent of continuing education and dedicates a large percentage of his time staying up to date on the latest advancements in the fields of Cosmetic Dentistry, Reconstructive Implant Surgery, Facial Esthetics as well as Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine. Since 2012, Dr. Rubinov has served as a faculty club member at the world-renowned Spear Center for Advanced Dentistry in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked closely with the top dentists nationally and Internationally both as pupil and educator and has contributed his expertise to help treat some of the most trying and demanding reconstructive and cosmetic patients.

Dr. Rubinov’s patient base consists of individuals that value a high-quality, craftsmanship level of dental care and who are concerned about longevity, systemic health and esthetics.

Growing up in NYC and living in Williamsburg for the last 10 years, Dr. Rubinov holds his city and community in high regard. An active member of the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, his practice has sponsored many local conservational and community efforts and agendas from giving back to local schools, to contributing to the creation and conservation of the local parks, to providing a yearly bro-bono budget for those who are unable to attain necessary dental services in the community. With the recent alarming increase in the incidence of Oral Cancer, Dr. Rubinov and his team have curated an annual Free Oral-Cancer Screening Day, where Dr. Rubinov and his entire clinical team perform complimentary soft tissue exams on anyone that shows up. Dr. Rubinov is also an active art collector and supporter of the Arts and is well known for his sliding scale and barter system to help local artists in need of dental care get the necessary treatments.

Dr. Konstantin Rubinov graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine in 2007. Upon completion of his DMD degree from Tufts, Dr. Rubinov was admitted to the prestigious AEGD post-graduate program at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine where he received advanced training in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Dentistry. In 2010, Dr. Rubinov completed an extensive residency program specializing in Dental Implantology and Oral Surgery at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. He has since continued his passion for continued professional growth and has gained distinguished expertise in Cosmetic Dentistry, Smile Design, Full Mouth Rehabilitation, CAD/CAM Digital Dentistry, Microscope Dentistry, Facial Aesthetics and most recently in Sedation Dentistry.

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.

“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.

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. Aria Hourizadeh is a Board Eligible Periodontist and Implant Surgeon who completed the Advanced Education Program in Periodontics at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Raised in Great Neck, New York, he attended North Shore Hebrew Academy before earning a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from Binghamton University. He received his DDS degree from the NYU College of Dentistry, graduating with Honors in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Following dental school, he completed a one year General Practice Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where he gained extensive experience managing medically complex patients and performing a broad range of surgical procedures. He is currently preparing for the oral examination to achieve Diplomate status with the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Hourizadeh is passionate about periodontal regeneration and implant dentistry, with particular interests in periodontal plastic surgery and advanced alveolar ridge augmentation. His clinical expertise includes the treatment of periodontal disease, peri-implant disease, correction of mucogingival deformities, sinus augmentation, implant site development, and interdisciplinary treatment planning for complex restorative cases. He is certified to administer intravenous (IV) sedation, enabling him to provide a safe, comfortable, and anxiety reducing experience for patients undergoing periodontal and implant surgical procedures. He is committed to delivering evidence based, patient centered care with an emphasis on surgical precision, long term stability, and esthetic excellence.

Committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, Dr. Hourizadeh remains actively engaged in continuing education and professional development. His goal is to build lasting relationships with patients and referring dentists while providing predictable, high quality periodontal and implant care grounded in the latest scientific evidence

Igor Ilyabayev, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist at Central Avenue Dental in Valley Steam and Manhattan, NY.

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.

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. Yoonah Danskin, DDS, is a board-certified periodontist and implant surgeon based in New York City, specializing in advanced periodontal therapy, aesthetic gum procedures, and precision implant dentistry. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, Dr. Danskin is known for her meticulous, patient-centered approach to creating healthy, stable foundations for long-term oral health and beautiful smiles. Her expertise includes periodontal disease treatment, laser therapy, gum grafting, full-mouth rehabilitation, bone regeneration, and complex implant procedures, all tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Patients value her calm demeanor, precision-driven philosophy, and dedication to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in New York City, Dr. Danskin attended Bronx High School of Science before earning her degree in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from UCLA School of Dentistry and completed advanced training at Yale New Haven Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System in affiliation with New York University. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Danskin has contributed to research and education in periodontics, implant surgery, and dental oncology, with a special passion for supporting oncology patients through specialized periodontal care.