Frantz Backer, DDS, is a highly skilled cosmetic and implant dentist who’s been practicing since 2000. He provides patients with excellent oral health care at Advanced Dentistry of New York in Jackson Heights, Queens, and Brooklyn Heights, New York City. 

After earning his dental degree in 1999 from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, Dr. Backer completed a general residency in 2000. Before his dental career, he attended the Physician Assistant program at Touro College School of Health Sciences in Manhattan, New York City, and spent six years practicing general surgery.

Dr. Backer stays on top of all the latest trends and developments in dentistry with continuing educational studies and makes sure that his patients are always receiving the best care available in modern dentistry. Over the course of his career, he’s studied at numerous prestigious programs, including The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Dr. Backer takes a conservative, yet integrative, approach to dentistry. He believes in doing what’s right and best for his patients, and he never performs unnecessary procedures to make money. He always takes into account their overall health when making decisions about their oral health, and he’s careful about the materials he uses and what he puts in his patients’ bodies.

Dr. Backer looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning clients at Advanced Dentistry of New York.

When you need professional and compassionate dental care, look no further than Willoughby Dental, located in downtown Brooklyn, New York. Ezra Trachtenberg is a family, general, and cosmetic dentistry specialist.

Dr. Trachtenberg brings over 25 years of dental experience to the Willoughby Dental Practice. His experience allows him to provide the most up-to-date procedures and treatments. Compassionate and individualized care is what sets this practice apart from others.

Dental care is crucial to your well-being and confidence. You need to know the team providing your care is willing to give you undivided attention. Dr. Trachtenberg offers personalized treatments to help you during a dental emergency.

Dr. Trachtenberg is an expert in cosmetic dentistry as well. He offers services like customized veneers, in-office teeth whitening, and dental implants to give you a smile you’re proud to show off. 

General dentistry is another crucial aspect of your mouth health. It includes routine cleanings, preventive treatments, and cavity care. At Willoughby Dental, Dr. Trachtenberg gives his patients unrivaled dental care.

People of all ages can be treated at Willoughby Dental, making it very convenient. Dr. Trachtenberg is reliable and customizes each patient’s care toward their specific dental goals. 

To book an appointment with Dr. Trachtenberg at Willoughby Dental, call the office in Brooklyn today, or request a consultation on the website.

Frantz Backer, DDS, is a highly skilled cosmetic and implant dentist who’s been practicing since 2000. He provides patients with excellent oral health care at Advanced Dentistry of New York in Jackson Heights, Queens, and Brooklyn Heights, New York City. 

After earning his dental degree in 1999 from Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, Dr. Backer completed a general residency in 2000. Before his dental career, he attended the Physician Assistant program at Touro College School of Health Sciences in Manhattan, New York City, and spent six years practicing general surgery.

Dr. Backer stays on top of all the latest trends and developments in dentistry with continuing educational studies and makes sure that his patients are always receiving the best care available in modern dentistry. Over the course of his career, he’s studied at numerous prestigious programs, including The Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida, The Dawson Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida, and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Dr. Backer takes a conservative, yet integrative, approach to dentistry. He believes in doing what’s right and best for his patients, and he never performs unnecessary procedures to make money. He always takes into account their overall health when making decisions about their oral health, and he’s careful about the materials he uses and what he puts in his patients’ bodies.

Dr. Backer looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning clients at Advanced Dentistry of New York.

About Dr. I Dental PC

Dr. I Dental PC has been established in 2018. We provide exceptional dental care with a warm bedside manner to the residents of New York City. The founder and director of Dr. I Dental PC, Dr. Emmanuil Ilyayev DDS, is one of America’s Top Dentists according to the Consumers Research Council of America’s. He oversees all treatments at Dr. I dental. Dr. Ilyayev was trained and educated in New York City, earning his DDS dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry and completing his residency at Woodhull Medical Center. Dr. Ilyayev is a third generation dentist following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle. He grew up with a strong passion for dentistry and expressed that passion in establishing Dr. I Dental. The doctors at Dr. I Dental are members of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, and the New York State Trooper Surgeons. We are committed to continuing education in order to stay on top of the latest dental developments to provide our patients with the best treatment options available. We have training in a wide range of dental specialties and are certified by Invisalign® for orthodontic treatments and by the Academy of Clinical Sleep Disorders Disciplines for dental sleep medicine. Outside of our practice, we believe in giving back to the community and spend time helping people in need through community service activities. Services we offer include dental implants, crowns, fixed teeth, removable teeth, root canals, cosmetic dentistry, invisalign, fillings, veneers, teeth whitening, and preventative care.

Dr. Zohar Peker graduated from New York University, with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2009, and then completed a 1 year general dentistry residency program at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Peker has been practicing since 2010, focusing on general and cosmetic dentistry.

Andrew Woo, DDS, is a caring and devoted dentist specializing in cosmetic dentistry at Hartsdale Dental Care in Hartsdale, New York. Dr. Woo is committed to helping his patients improve their oral health and achieve more beautiful smiles. He is multilingual, speaking both English and Korean.

He attended the University of Minnesota to earn his medical degree.

Dr. Woo then completed his general practice residency at the Wyckoff Heights Medical Center before studying at New York University to learn about prosthetics and surgical implants.

Dr. Woo is accomplished in all five areas of dentistry, which include endodontics, periodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery.

Dr. Woo routinely provides his patients with orthodontic braces, implant surgery, restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth removal, and pediatric dental care. Dr. Woo combines his passion for dentistry with his comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and interdisciplinary education to ensure his patients receive the highest quality dental care possible.

Dr. Woo serves his community through Donated Dental Services, which provides free dental services for the disabled or the underprivileged for up to five years.

When not treating patients at Hartsdale Dental Care, Dr. Woo enjoys learning and playing the violin, and he is passionate about his family, which includes his wife and their son and daughter.

Dr. Woo and the Hartsdale Dental Care team welcome new patients to the practice. 

Alexander Kirzhner, DDS, of Serenity Laser Dental PC, is a dentist with over 30 years of experience in general and cosmetic dentistry. Located in the Bay Ridge, Canarsie, and Marine Park areas of Brooklyn in New York City, he and his team offer attentive and compassionate care and modern dental services for men and women.

Dr. Kirzhner began his formal dental education at Mogi das Cruzes University in São Paulo, Brazil, where he received a degree in dentistry. Until 1983, he taught operative dentistry and prosthodontics, before continuing his education in the United States. He has been in private practice since graduating from New York University College of Dentistry in New York City in 1985.

Dr. Kirzhner specializes in using up-to-date technologies and advanced techniques for creating beautiful smiles for men and women in the New York City area. To stay on the cutting edge of technology, Dr. Kirzhner has taken over 100 continuing education courses and teaches advanced dental techniques to students in his field.

Dr. Kirzhher is multilingual, speaking English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Italian, and more. He and his team offer a range of general and cosmetic dentistry services, including laser dentistry, crowns, ceramic veneers, teeth whitening, root canal procedures, and more. They strive to meet the dental needs of every patient, with the utmost care and quality treatment options.

For advanced, modern dental care, call or schedule an appointment online with Serenity Laser Dental PC, today.

Meet Dr. Malkis

Avi Malkis at Larchmont Family Dental brightens smiles in Larchmont and Westchester County, providing comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages. He specializes in cosmetic restorations, implants, crowns, and bridges. Invisalign®-certified and trained in multiple implant systems including Zimmer, Straumann, and Nobel Biocare, Dr. Malkis is a highly skilled expert in cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

After completing undergraduate coursework at Brooklyn College, Dr. Malkis attended the New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) to obtain his doctor of dental surgery.

While at NYU, he was given an award for Most Outstanding Senior Dental Student by the New York State Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, completed academic research on the subject of bleeding complications under Dr. Michael Turner, and earned academic honors in both head and neck anatomy and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Malkis received “Most Outstanding Student with a focus on Oral Surgery" honors and graduated in the top 10% of his class in 2010. While at NYUCD, Dr. Malkis did humanitarian work by providing underserved people in Nicaragua with dental care.

In addition to his work as a dentist, Dr. Malkis has broad experience in teaching and research. He spent a year as a tutor for first-year dental students in the Head and Neck Anatomy course at NYUCD, and also as a teaching assistant for first-year dental students in the General Dentistry Simulation I Clinic. In his free time, Dr. Malkis stays fit by running, weight lifting, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.

Dr. Joel Caraballo graduated Cum Laude from the University of Puerto Rico where he served as President of the American Student Dental Association.  Upon graduating from this prestigious University he moved to New York City. Dr. Caraballo was accepted to and completed a two year General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center. It was at Montefiore that Dr. Caraballo gained a lot of his hands on experience since he was exposed to a wide extent of patients with complex medical conditions. His residency prepared well and he quickly became one of the primary dentist to call when needing to treat medically compromised patients.

Dr. Caraballo was quickly promoted to Chief Resident Dr. Caraballo where he received extensive training in all disciplines of dentistry including restorative & cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery, crown & bridge, dental implants,root canal therapy and Invisalign orthodontics.

After completing his residency Dr. Caraballo has expanded his knowledge in dentistry by participating in continuing education on important fields of dentistry including Anterior Esthetic Restorations, TMD, Full Mouth Rehabilitation and Implantology.

Dr. Caraballo is a dedicated dental professional and has engaged his skills beyond the dental clinic to provide community outreach, dental service in underdeveloped areas back home in Puerto Rico and mission trips in Honduras.

Dr. Caraballo enjoys traveling, exploring the city, hiking, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Roytberg is a graduate from The University of Washington School of Dentistry, and has been practicing dentistry for over 20 years. Since receiving his D.D.S degree he has completed several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry. He is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a member of the American Dental Association and one of the chosen providers for Teeth Xpress.
His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enables him to provide his patients with the best quality of care. Dr. Roytberg has a wide range of knowledge and experience in different areas of dentistry ranging from cosmetic, restorative dentistry to surgical treatments, this gives his patients a huge advantage in options for treatment. Dr. Roytberg is a graduate from The University of Washington School of Dentistry, and has been practicing dentistry for over 17 years. Since receiving his D.D.S degree he has completed several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry. He is a Diplomate in the International Congress of Oral Implantology, a member of the American Dental Association and one of the chosen providers for Teeth Xpress.

His approach is simple, starting with patiently listening to you, followed by a complete and thorough examination, then he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.

Dr. Walter Kostrzewski, otherwise known as “Dr. K”,  graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992.  In 1993 he completed a General Practice Residency at University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY,  with an emphasis on treating the medically compromised patient, dental trauma, sedation and treating the fearful dental patient.  Since then he has had completed many hundred hours of CE.  Dr K is also earned a BS degree in Biology from Villanova University.

Dr K was a "Sustaining" member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry from 2002-2007.

And in 2003 was listed in “New York Magazine” as one of the New York area’s best cosmetic dentists

He is also a member of ADA, DOCS, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics

The Smile Designer

Dr. Walter Kostrzewski graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1992 and went on to continue his studies at University Hospital at Stony Brook, which placed an emphasis on treating the medically compromised and FEARFUL patients.  “Dr. K,” as his patients and colleagues know him, continued to quench his thirst for dental education and has satisfied hundreds of hours of continuing education. In 2000 and 2001, Dr. K completed the entire continuum at PAC-Live, the nation’s premiere, hands-on live patient continuing education program. He is a Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Esthetics (IADFE), a select of group of individuals who are committed to the pursuit of excellence through continuing interdisciplinary education in the field of facial esthetics. Dr. K also achieved fellowship in the Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics (ACE), a highly regarded credentialing process designed to evaluate dental professionals who are committed to advanced learning, attention to detail, and clinical excellence.

The Teacher

Dr. K was a clinical instructor at the prestigious Hornbrook Group in Chicago, where he trained other dentists in cosmetic dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation. In addition to his affiliation with the Hornbrook Group, Dr. K speaks nationally in front of his peers, has published numerous articles featured in dental journals such as DentalTown, The Crown Council and the Dental Leader. Dr. K also consults and teaches  with major dental manufacturers, as well as dental laboratories who all value his extensive knowledge of the dental industry.

The Coach

Also known as “Coach K”, he has a flair for creating passionate teams! In 2000, “Coach K” founded “The Winning Dentist,” a team of consultants to help others develop passionate teams, functional work systems, and provide motivation and congruent marketing. In addition to his numerous published articles, Coach K recently authored a resource manual “Creating Passionate Aesthetic Dental Teams.” This publication is designed to aid dentists, office managers and their counterparts how to create their own winning team. His forthcoming book "Leading and Developing the Ultimate TEAM" will be available in the Spring of 2018.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr K  is an avid skier and golfer, depending on the season, and a hockey player  and coach. Despite playing for 40 years now, including college hockey in the ECAC/S while at Villanova, he has yet to lose a tooth!  Dr K has three boys Luke, Alex and Aiden. Happily Married to Kristen. They play golf together regularly.  In the winter months, they ski and work out together, and are learning ballroom dance.

Dr. Marsheh earned his first Dental Degree overseas, and practiced in underserved areas for 2 years focusing on Endodontic treatment before he moved to the United States. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry, and earned his specialty degree in Endodontics in 2009 from Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. 

Dr. Marsheh practiced General Dentistry for 1 year before entering the Endodontic Program to experience complete patient care. He has provided endodontic therapy to many patients. While completing his specialty training, Dr. Marsheh conducted research at New York University focusing on “Anxiety toward Endodontic Treatment”.

Dr. Zohar Peker graduated from New York University, with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2009, and then completed a 1 year general dentistry residency program at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Peker has been practicing since 2010, focusing on general and cosmetic dentistry.

Evelyn Shine, 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 Pasnikowska, DMD, is an experienced cosmetic dentist at HP Dentistry PC in Mamaroneck, New York. Born in Poland, Dr. Pasnikowska moved to White Plains, New York, at a young age, and she is excited to be back practicing in the Westchester area.

While growing up, Dr. Pasnikowska was surrounded by the world of medicine, which strongly influenced her desire to pursue a career in dentistry. After graduating from Haverford College in Pennsylvania, Dr. Pasnikowska worked in the financial sector in New York City.

While she enjoyed this time of her life, her passion for medicine could not be ignored. She volunteered at a dental clinic in her free time, and this is where her love of dentistry began. Dr. Pasnikowska then earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2007.

Staying up-to-date on the newest dental techniques and developments in the dental field is extremely important to Dr. Pasnikowska. She stays active in her professional organizations and attends numerous continuing education courses to ensure she is always providing her patients with the highest quality care possible. She believes that well-educated patients make the best decisions and, therefore, commits herself to spending time with each patient to ensure all treatment options are fully understood.

In her free time, Dr. Pasnikowska enjoys traveling and working out. She is currently training for a half-iron-man marathon with the help of her dog, Abby.

Bella Pinkatz, DDS, is a board-certified dentist with over 20 years of experience. She founded Kew Gardens Dental P.C. in 2008 and has served the Kew Gardens, New York community ever since. 

Dr. Pinkatz earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry in New York City. After graduating, she entered private practice and discovered her passion for making dental care accessible and enjoyable for all.

At Kew Gardens Dental P.C., Dr. Pinkatz and her team strive to create a comfortable, relaxing environment. She takes the time to understand each patient’s unique needs, crafting personalized treatment plans and working to establish life-long relationships.

Dr. Pinkatz sees both adults and children so the whole family can enjoy convenient, high-quality dental care in one place. From dental restoration and teeth cleaning to cosmetic treatments and whitening, patients of all ages can be confident in her capable hands.

Dr. Pinkatz takes pride in her work and has been honored as a Top Dentist in New York. She is fluent in English and Russian.

Eddy Gindi, DMD, is a cosmetic and general dentist who has provided the Brooklyn, New York, community top-notch service for over 25 years. His practice, Brooklyn Cosmetic Dentist, has two locations, each of which serves the entire family, from children over 5 to the most senior members.

Dr. Gindi dedicates himself to providing the latest in an atmosphere that promotes compassionate care, giving his patients the most comfortable and enjoyable experience. He always goes the extra mile to ensure that his patients are satisfied with the results.

Dr. Gindi is a member of the American Dental Association, and he is also a fellow at the Academy of General Dentistry. These memberships and affiliations afford him the opportunity to continue his education, staying abreast of the latest best practices in general and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Gindi’s practice is proud to have the latest dental technology, which allows him to offer restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. He also performs general care, including pediatric dentistry and emergency dentistry.

To become one of Dr. Gindi’s valued patients, call or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.