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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.

Dr. Alexander Kimon earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, after graduating from New York University for his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Chemistry. His extensive research in basic science as a collegiate garnered him Harvard Medical School’s Paul Dudley White Fellowship to continue his research as a pre-doctoral dental student. While at Harvard, he won awards from the Northeastern Society of Periodontology and the Academy of Operative Dentistry honoring his clinical skills as a dentist, as well as the Harvard Odontological Society Award for Excellence in Research recognizing his efforts in promoting smoking cessation therapy internationally as an adjuvant to oral cancer prevention. Dr. Kimon continues to further his dental education and aptitude, emphasizing proficiency in implant dentistry, smile makeovers, Invisalign orthodontics, and CAD/CAM technology. His interest in all aspects of general dentistry, though, has led him to hone his expertise as a provider of quality, comprehensive dental care, and his patients’ overall satisfaction with their dental experiences motivates his compassionate approach to dentistry.

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.

Dr. Shiva Basir is a board certified pediatric dentist who believes that dentistry should be a fun experience for children. Her goal is to provide the best care to her young patients in a gentle way while ensuring good oral health habit formation by providing support and guidance to patients and their parents.

Shiva graduated from Columbia University with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. She completed her post doctoral education in general practice at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. While in practice as a general dentist, she discovered her joy and natural ability to work with children and decided to continue her education in pediatric dentistry. She received an additional 2 years of post doctoral training specializing in pediatric dentistry at Saint Joseph’s Regional Hospital in Paterson, NJ.

Dr. Basir is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the America Association of Pediatric Dentistry, ADA (American Dental Association) and NYSDS (New York State Dental Society).

When she is not practicing dentistry, she enjoys other activities such as yoga, surfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.    

With her expertise in innovative dental solutions, Tema Starkman, DDS, helps patients with preventive oral health care, complex dental treatments, and even modern cosmetic dentistry options. Dr. Starkman welcomes patients to High Line Dentistry, located in Chelsea, right in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York.

After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Dr. Starkman was accepted into dental school. She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry in New York City.

Dr. Starkman stayed at NYU as a faculty member and taught incoming dental students. Ultimately, Dr. Starkman knew she wanted to go into private practice and founded High Line Dentistry.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Starkman enjoys helping patients who may otherwise struggle with language barriers. She’s known for spending quality time with each patient during visits, addressing overall health concerns that extend beyond oral health.

Because Dr. Starkman is involved in every stage of each patient’s appointment — she even performs cleanings — she gets to know every patient individually. Patients of Dr. Starkman appreciate her willingness to educate them about any dental issues they may face, as well as all possible treatment options.

Robert Castracane, DMD, is a skilled dentist and a leading practitioner of implant dentistry. He serves patients at Advanced Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry in the Flatiron district of New York City, New York, and specializes in creating healthier, more beautiful smiles to give his patients the highest quality of life.

He earned his bachelor's degree in mathematics and psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia before pursuing his doctorate in medical dentistry from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Castracane then headed to Brooklyn, New York, to complete his general practice residency at the Kings County Medical Center. He has served as an associate professor at the New York University College of Dentistry in Manhattan and then at the Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education in Paterson, New Jersey, where he shared his passion for dentistry with the next generation of dental practitioners. While there, he further developed his skills as the program director of general practice residency at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center before beginning private practice.

Dr. Castracane is a graduate of the Misch International Implant Institute as well as the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in Pennsylvania. He believes in innovation and continual improvement, particularly concerning the science of implant dentistry and the difference it can make in his patients' lives.

Book an appointment with Dr. Castracane by calling Advanced Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry today.

Starting in July of 2024 Dr. Lew will be retiring from private practice and taking on a teaching role at New York University College of Dentistry in September. We would like to thank Dr. Lew for his over 20 years of hard and dedicated work, and we are proud to be entrusted in continuing the care of his patients. 

Dr. Spencer Lew is a New York City native. He received his B.A. degree in biology from Queens College  and his D.D.S. (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from Columbia University. After completing a one year residency in general dentistry at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Lew returned to Columbia Dental School to complete the AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) program. He then spent two years in the sedation and anesthesia training program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Lew served as a clinical instructor on the faculty of the New York University College of Dentistry from 1997 – 1999. He became a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2001.

Dr. Azita Halary has expertise in diagnosing and treating various dental conditions in order to treat every patient's unique situation. Dr. Halary also gives her patients diet and lifestyle recommendations in order to maintain lifelong oral health. 

Dr. Halary earned received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore and completed her general practice residency here in NYC at Harlem Hospital. 

Dr. Halary is experienced in a wide array of dental procedures; including tooth extractions (ie. Wisdom Teeth), dentures, implants, and restorative works such as fillings, crowns and veneers. 

Dr. Raysa Perez first discovered her passion for dentistry fairly early in life, when she started a position as a dental assistant at the age of 17 in her home country, the Dominican Republic. That summer, her mother was involved in a serious car accident, and it affected her mother's confidence and self-esteem. As her mother underwent treatment, Dr. Perez was both a witness and participant in the magical transformation that returned the smile to her mother's face. It was during this time that she realized that dentistry was the profession she wanted to pursue. It was an extraordinary place where art and science converged to change lives.

In 2004 she completed the dental program and was honored to work side by side with the peers she had admired, in the office where her journey began.

Dr. Perez moved to the United States to begin a new journey; the passion to continue her career required resilience as she adapted to a new culture and language. She was determined to remain a dentist but knew she would need to earn accreditation all over again in her new home country. She began to work as a full-time employee in NY in NJ.

After an arduous period of studying, she passed the national board exams. She was subsequently accepted to Columbia University, where she completed her residency at NY Presbyterian Hospital. 

In her personal time, Dr. Perez enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an active member of her church community. She loves to spend time reading the Bible and is thankful that she can fulfill her calling to serve others through her professional role as a dentist.

 

Yohan Kim, DMD, FICOI, practices general, cosmetic and implantation dentistry at Madison Dental Loft located in the Midtown South area of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Kim believes that great dental health and a great smile can have a huge impact on the lives of his patients. He is committed to providing his patients with the best, personalized treatment, supported by up-to-date dental knowledge and the latest technologies.

Dr. Kim earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia. He continued his training with a general practice residency at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital in New York City. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry and a Clinical Professor in implant dentistry at Bellevue Hospital, both of which are in New York City. Dr. Kim is a faculty adviser for the Hiossen® Implant System.

Dr. Kim is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI) and is affiliated with several national dental associations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is also a member of the New York State Dental Association.

In order to stay up-to-date, Dr. Kim has obtained several certificates that attest to his skills in the latest technologies. These include Invisalign® Certificate I and II, Hiossen® AIC basic and advanced implant certificates, Fastbraces®, and a certificate for bone grafting for implantologists from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

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.

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.  

 

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.

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.