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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. 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. Nath is a New York native. She completed her bachelors in Biology and Psychology at The City College of New York and her Masters in Public Health at SUNY Downstate concentrating in Epidemiology. She then went to Touro College of Dental Medicine to pursue her Doctor of Dental Surgery and completed her General Practice Residency at Woodhull Medical Center where she received training in all disciplines of dentistry for comprehensive and emergency care to patients of all needs.

Dr. Nath is passionate about helping her patients feel comfortable and providing the highest level of care. Her compassion and conservative patient centered approach to dentistry establishes trust with her patients to ensure positive dental experiences. In her free time she enjoys traveling, working out, and trying new restaurants in New York City.

Dr. Maryam Akbari attended University of Pennsylvania where she earned her DMD and MPH degrees (2014). She obtained her MD degree from Louisiana State University of Shreveport in 2018. She completed her oral and maxillofacial training at Mount Sinai Hospital in NY.  

Dr. Akbari practices a wide scope Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a focus on trauma and orthognathic surgery.

Dr. Ria Hossain is a general dentist from Queens, New York. She believes that building trust and ensuring patients feel comfortable are the key to delivering exceptional dental care. Dr. Hossain earned her undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University before completing her dental education at NYU College of Dentistry. She went on to complete a General Practice Residency at WyckoH Heights Medical Center, where she received advanced training in all aspects of general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Hossain believes oral health is a collaborative partnership between patient and dentist. She takes the time to understand each patient’s concerns, goals and needs while guiding them through their oral health journey. Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Hossain regularly pursues continuing education courses to stay current with the latest advancements in dentistry. In her free time, Dr. Hossain enjoys doing pottery and ceramics. She likes staying active through yoga and dance. She also loves trying out new restaurants and cafes throughout the city.

Dr. Fatima Kazmi is a passionate general dentist from New York with a strong foundation in both science and the arts. 

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, with minors in Art and Anthropology, from Adelphi University. She went on to complete a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Rutgers University before obtaining her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry, graduating with Honors in Aesthetics. She later completed a General Practice Residency at Lincoln Medical Center, where she further advanced her skills in oral surgery, endodontics, restorative and comprehensive dental care.

As part of the Honors Aesthetics program at NYUCD and as a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Kazmi has gained advanced techniques, while combining her artistic background, to create natural and confident smiles to her patients—all while maintaining the highest standards of care. 

Dr. Kazmi’s dedication to bring a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to dentistry, goes beyond the dental chair. She is driven by a desire to make a positive impact on people’s health and lives, not just through clinical excellence, but also by empowering patients with knowledge about their oral health, and tailoring each treatment plan to one’s individual needs and goals. 

Dr. Alvina Lim is a fourth generation dentist. Born in California and raised in Indonesia, she was exposed to a variety of cultures at an early age. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee and her dental degree from Loma Linda University in California.

After graduating from a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, she worked in New York for two years as a general practitioner. This is where her passion for pediatric dental care developed. She pursued additional specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as Chief Resident. She continues to be held in high regard by distinguished professors and peers for her superb work ethic and her attention to detail.

When not at work, Dr. Lim enjoys spending time with husband and their baby girl. She has been actively involved in both local and international dental outreach programs including Thailand, Guyana and Guatemala.

Dr. Lim is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

She is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and New York County Dental Society.

With expert training and a dedication to continually improving her practice, Shebani Pahwa Arora, DDS, is well-loved by colleagues and patients alike. In her role as lead general dentist at SPA Dental Group, Dr. Pahwa, affectionately known as Dr. SPA, is proud to deliver the highest level of general dentistry care to her patients in Midtown East Manhattan, New York City.

Board certified in general dentistry, Dr. SPA attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, Maryland, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery. During her studies, she participated in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship, gaining valuable maxillofacial surgery skills. 

Dr. SPA believes in the importance of consistently staying current with the latest dental procedures and techniques by regularly enrolling in continuing education courses, and is certified in Invisalign® treatments. Dr. SPA spent a year training in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clerkship and was the sole recipient of The Maryland Society of Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons Award in 2015. 

Dr. SPA is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Throughout her time as a dentist, Dr. SPA has embraced the philosophy that the best patient outcomes are achieved when the patient is educated and involved in their own treatment.

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.

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.

Past President of the New Jersey Orofacial Pain society. Associate Clinical Professor NYU College of Dentistry. Director of Orofacial Pain Service, Department of Rheumatology Hospital for Joint Diseases, NY, NY. Program Director, Advanced Education in Orofacial Pain Residency Program at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn NY. Director of Orofacial Pain Service, NYU Langone-Brooklyn. Invited speaker at national and international conferences.

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.

Cosmetic dentist Simon W. Rosenberg, DMD, of The Center for High Tech Dentistry on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, offers comprehensive care to patients living in and around New York City. 

Dr. Rosenberg received his Doctor of Dental Medicine Medicine (DMD) degree in June 1975 from Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation, he completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Boston City Hospital (BCH), where he was one of two general dentistry residents, among fifteen oral surgery residents. 

Having obtained a solid foundation in both general dentistry and oral surgery, he was appointed as a staff dentist at Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center (HSNHC) and as an Assistant Visiting Dentist at Boston City Hospital. At the HSNHC, he practiced general dentistry for two years, dividing his practice between adult, adolescent, and pediatric patients. He was part of the multidisciplinary Primary Care Training Program for pediatric and internal medicine residents and a pilot Adolescent Medicine Clinic at Harvard Street NHC. At BCH, Dr. Rosenberg supervised and taught the general practice residents in the program he had completed. 

Dr. Rosenberg then returned to New York City, to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to start a two-year postgraduate specialty training residency in general prosthodontics followed by a one-year fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics. The 1978-1980 residency program emphasized crowns, bridges, partial and complete dentures, and the 1980-1981 fellowship focused on advanced techniques to reconstruct patients after head and neck cancer surgery. During those three years, Dr. Rosenberg also completed the requirements and successfully passed the American Board of Oral Medicine examination and was awarded Diplomate status. Oral medicine achieved recognition as a dental specialty by the American Board of Dental Specialties in 2015. The military, the dental schools, and numerous hospitals have training programs and active research programs in this area. 

Dr. Rosenberg’s interest in this area includes treating the oral complications of head and neck cancer therapy by surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy and the treatment of numerous non-malignant oral conditions that present with mouth sores, ulcers, dryness, etc. In the second year of his residency, Dr. Rosenberg was awarded support from the American Cancer Society. In the third year at MSKCC, he was supported by the Samuel and Hannah Holtzman Trust Fellowship for advanced training in maxillofacial prosthetics. From 1981 to 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed as a “Special Fellow” in the dental service at MSKCC and combined clinical care with teaching and research. His research emphasized the oral complications of chemotherapy, including altered dental development in children treated with chemotherapy for cancer. In 1983, Dr. Rosenberg was appointed to the full-time staff at Memorial Hospital (MSKCC) as an Assistant Attending. He continued on staff at MSKCC until leaving after eleven years to set up a full-time private practice in September 1989. 

In 1985, Dr. Rosenberg passed Phase I, Part 1 of the American Board of Prosthodontics, and became board-eligible in prosthodontics. Dr. Rosenberg’s research support included a junior clinical faculty grant from the American Cancer Society from 1983-1985, a Leukemia Society of America Fellow grant from 1984-1986, two institutional research grants from the ACS, and a three-year clinical investigator grant from the American Cancer Society. 

Over the years, Dr. Rosenberg has published over twenty articles in dental and medical journals, two chapters in recent Dental Clinics of North America, the Care of the Mouth chapter in a cancer textbook (Manual of Oncologic Therapeutics), and co-edited The Clinician’s Guide to the Treatment of Oral Conditions. He has lectured numerous times throughout the United States, Canada, and Colombia, South America. 

Dr. Rosenberg was born in Manhattan in 1950 and raised in Brooklyn. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Currently, he lives with his wife and three children in the New York City area.

Kaveh Abedini, DMD, is a passionate general dentist serving patients living in and around the Upper East Side of Manhattan and throughout New York City at The Center for High Tech Dentistry.

Growing up in Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Abedini cultivated a deep appreciation for dentistry, leading to a biology degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. While studying, hands-on experience as a dental assistant in Silver Spring solidified this commitment and passion for the profession.

To further deepen his expertise, Dr. Abedini pursued a master's degree in biomedical sciences—clinical studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, followed by dental school at the same institution. Here, engagement with esteemed organizations like the Chicago Dental Society and the Delta Sigma Delta International Dental Fraternity enriched the educational journey.

After relocating to New York City, Dr. Abedini completed a residency in general practice at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn, refining clinical skills across various specialties. Since finishing the residency in 2018, Dr. Abedini has successfully practiced in the NYC metro area, offering a comprehensive range of dental services, including aesthetic dentistry, oral surgery, implants, and Invisalign.

At the core of Dr. Abedini's practice is a dedication to patient care. Creating a welcoming environment is essential to ensuring every patient feels valued and at ease.