Evelyn Shine Franco, DDS, is a talented and friendly dentist who treats patients at Shine DDS in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Shine was educated and trained at New York University in New York City, completing her undergraduate education with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and earning her doctorate of dental surgery at the university’s College of Dentistry. She continued her education at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where she received additional advanced training in cosmetic dentistry, pain and anxiety control, in-patient care, and the treatment of medically complex and special needs patients.

Dr. Shine continues to refine her talents by attending continuing education courses and researching cutting-edge techniques, technology, and patient management skills. In addition to her dental training, Dr. Shine is certified by the American Heart Association in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support, and has undergone comprehensive training at the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics.

Dr. Shine has a very empathetic approach to patient care, emphasizing patient comfort and gentle dental practices. She’s multilingual in Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, and English, enabling her to relate to patients of a variety of backgrounds within the comfort zone of their native language. She looks forward to providing all of her patients with high-quality care that leaves them looking great and feeling better.

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! 

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.

Meet Dr. Schraner

Dr. Schraner was born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She moved to New York City to attend NYU for both undergraduate and dental school. She has participated in dental outreach programs and was awarded honors in esthetic dentistry. After graduation, she completed her general practice residency at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn, where she treated children, adults and special needs patients. Dr. Schraner has been practicing dentistry in Manhattan for the past 7 years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

     Dr. Sean Sutton is committed to providing beautiful and healthy smiles to all of the patients he treats. He understands the value of doctor-patient communication and prides himself on addressing his patient’s concerns, while relaying his objective findings and offering knowledgeable treatment options. Dr. Sutton firmly believes that oral health is an integral part of overall health, and works with specialists in all fields of medicine to provide his patients with the best care available.

       Dr. Sean Sutton was born and raised in Greenwich, CT, where he saw, first-hand, the impact his father makes in the community through patient care and community outreach programs. He attended the University of Michigan for his undergraduate studies where received his B.S. in Neuroscience. He was a 2 year captain of Michigan’s Division 1 varsity lacrosse team, while keeping his studies and dream of becoming a doctor at the forefront. 

       Following in his father’s footsteps, Dr. Sean Sutton attended the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry, where he graduated with honors. There, he learned from the top minds in the fields of cosmetic and restorative dentistry, while taking advantage of the school’s world- renowned research programs and state-of- the-art dental technology. He completed his hospital residency program at The Brooklyn Hospital, were he received extensive training in cosmetics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and pediatrics. His intensive experience in hospital dentistry has given him the knowledge base to safely treat medically complex patients, while understanding the importance of working as a team within the health care community.

     Dr. Sutton has received extensive post-graduate training in cosmetic dentistry. He graduated from the Rosenthal Institute for Aesthetic Advantage held at his alma mater, NYU. He stays involved with the American Academy of Clear Aligner community and actively participates in continuing education in Invisalign therapy and laser dentistry.  

Affiliations:
-American Dental Association
-American Academy of Cosmetic Dentists
-Connecticut State Dental Association
-Second District Dental Society
-Greenwich Dental Society
-American Association for Clear Aligners
-Academy of General Dentistry

     Dr. Mark Sutton has been treating a loyal patient base at Greenwich Dentistry for over 30 years. He is committed to providing top-notch dental care while making his patient’s feel confident and comfortable. Dr. Sutton does not subscribe to the notion “treat the tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth.” He takes all measures necessary to diagnose and address any and all conditions, leaving the patient with a healthy mouth and a happy smile. Dr. Mark Sutton has helped build one of the oldest and most reputable practices in Greenwich through his commitment to lifelong education, evidence-based practice, and patient satisfaction.

      Dr. Mark Sutton graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1988. Prior to pursuing his dental career, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a Hollywood stuntman. After serving as Robin Williams’s stunt double in “World According to Garp,” and appearing in films like “Splash” and “Ghost Busters,” he realized he would rather fix teeth than break them. Dr. Sutton did his post graduate dental training at New Rochelle Medical Center after which he moved to Greenwich to raise his family.

Experienced and dedicated dentist Edly Destine, DDS, is the founder of 88 Smile Designs in Mount Vernon, New York. In his role as the 88 Smile Designs dentist, Dr. Destine delivers full-scale dentistry care including root canal, crowns, dental implants, veneers, Invisalign®, and much more. Dr. Destine has an approachable air that patients really relate to, and the whole 88 Smile Designs team strives to make the office a fun environment at all times. 

Dr. Destine earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. He’s a member of the American Dental Association and the National Dental Association. In addition to treating a wide range of patients, including celebrity clients, Dr. Destine volunteers his time to educate the community about dentistry. 

Patients from many diverse backgrounds see Dr. Destine for care, and they appreciate conversing with him in any of the four languages he’s fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. 

Dr. Destine uses his wide-ranging skills to give all patients the best in cutting-edge dentistry care. He’s accepting new patients at this time, so use online booking or call 88 Smile Designs to schedule an appointment now.