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David Gleaner, DMD, is a family dentist bringing more than three decades of experience to Dr. David Gleaner Family Dentistry, serving people of all ages living in and around Bayonne, New Jersey, and throughout Hudson County.

Dr. Gleaner began his career pursuits at Fairleigh Dickinson University Dental School in Teaneck, New Jersey, earning his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. Afterward, he completed residency training at Kings County Hospital Medical center in Brooklyn, New York.

Since entering private practice, Dr. Gleaner has specialized in family dentistry. He loves working with children and regularly visits elementary schools in the area to teach young people about the importance of dental health as well as to promote dentistry as a career. 

Dr. Gleaner proudly holds membership in the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He also serves as the President of the Hudson County Dental Society. 

When he isn’t at the office developing custom treatment plans, Dr. Gleaner enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Dr. Gleaner is active in the Bayonne community. He regularly volunteers with the Special Olympics and dedicates time annually to “Give Kids a Smile Day” and “Children’s Dental Health Day.”

Dr. Gleaner welcomes anyone seeking improved oral health to his self-titled practice today.

Deborah Troy, DDS, affectionately known as Dr. Debbie, is a skilled pediatric dentist at RyeSmiles Pediatric Dentistry in Rye, New York who has earned the trust of the community. 

Dr. Debbie received her dental degree from Columbia University‘s College of Dental Medicine and completed her specialty training at Schneider’s Children’s Hospital at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (LIJMC). She was appointed Chief Resident during her last year of training and received her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 1991. Dr. Debbie has also completed a one-year general practice residency program at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Currently, she is a voluntary attending at Cohen Children’s Medical Center at LIJMC-NSMC and continues to teach the pediatric dental residents in the clinic at the hospital. Dr. Debbie was awarded “Attending of the Year” in 2009 by the residents at Cohen Children’s Medical Center for her outstanding guidance and support.

Debbie is a long-standing member of the American Dental Association, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Her practice has been an integral part of the community for over twenty years, serving not only areas within Westchester County but also Connecticut. She and her staff lecture for colleagues, residents, and pediatricians and visit schools throughout the area to increase dental awareness.

Dr. Debbie has been named a “Top Dentist” in the Westchester Magazine every year since it began recognizing exceptional pediatric dentists in 2009.

Dr. Debbie is a long-time resident of Rye, involved in many community services throughout the area and surrounding neighborhoods. Annually, she offers her services to the Headstart Programs in the area, to those children unable to receive proper dental care. Her hobbies include anything “artsy”, sitting by the ocean and hot yoga. She has raised her three children Andrew, Tyler, and Madison (now all over 20!), here in Rye with her husband Andrew.

Charles Yau, DDS, known by his patients as Dr. Charles, is one of the trusted pediatric dentists at RyeSmiles Pediatric Dentistry located in Rye, New York.

Dr. Charles was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. As the oldest with four younger sisters, he loved growing up with a large family.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in mathematical biology from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Charles received his dental degree from Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. He then completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New York City, where he served as Chief Resident his last year.

Dr. Charles is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, where he is a board certified diplomate.

Like some of his patients, Dr. Charles was born without one of his adult teeth! Dr. Charles enjoys visiting schools, speaking about the importance of oral health, and volunteering his time at community outreach events. His hobbies include trying not to eat everything, constantly fixing his car, hoping to regrow his head hair, maintaining his saltwater aquarium, and spending time with his ever-expanding family.

Dr. Charles and his family moved to Rye, New York, in 2018, and his four children attend the Rye Public Schools. Go Osborn bears!

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.    

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.

Welcome to our practice, conveniently located in Brooklyn, Soho and Midtown, New York. For owners Dr. Lois Jackson and Dr. Adam Silevitch, as well as our other practitioners, the top priority is to provide patients with comprehensive pediatric dental care in a pleasant and compassionate environment. We not only provide dental care for our patients, but we truly care for our patients. We believe in personal attention and individualized treatment. We strive to give your child the care and dental health care information that will prevent tooth decay and keep your child's smile beautiful for life!

Welcome to our practice, conveniently located in Brooklyn, Soho and Midtown, New York. For owners Dr. Lois Jackson and Dr. Adam Silevitch, as well as our other practitioners, the top priority is to provide patients with comprehensive pediatric dental care in a pleasant and compassionate environment. We not only provide dental care for our patients, but we truly care for our patients. We believe in personal attention and individualized treatment. We strive to give your child the care and dental health care information that will prevent tooth decay and keep your child's smile beautiful for life!

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.

Julianna Bair, DMD, is a board-certified pediatric dentist and endodontist at NYCEndodontics in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan. She is dedicating to providing individualized and quality care to patients in New York City.

Dr. Bair grew up in Livingston, New Jersey, and attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in molecular biology/biochemistry and Spanish literature. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. She then went on to complete a general practice residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, affiliated with Columbia University, and a pediatric dental residency program at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn. 

As a pediatric specialist, Dr. Bair saw a need for herself to learn more about endodontics. This passion led her to complete her final residency program in endodontics at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. As a dual specialist at an endodontic practice, Dr. Bair treats children and adults, delivering the highest quality care with that extra gentle touch of a pediatric dentist. 

In her free time, she enjoys jogging, skiing, traveling the world, and spending time with family and friends. She is also fluent in Mandarin.

Arkady Pavlov, DDS, is the caring family and cosmetic dentist and the head of Arden Dental Services in South Brooklyn, New York City. 

Dr. Pavlov has been practicing dentistry for 40 years. He graduated from Moscow School of Dentistry in 1981, and then went on to complete his residency program in maxillofacial surgery in 1983.

Dr. Pavlov received his dental degree from New York University in 1992. Since then, he has made it a point to stay current on cutting-edge treatments and technology in the field of dentistry. He also takes continuing education courses.

He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and is certified in oral implantology. He has extensive experience in Invisalign, dental implants, teeth whitening, and periodontal treatment using the cutting-edge Waterlase dental laser.

He looks forward to serving patients from Brooklyn, Staten Island, Long Island, and the greater New York City area.

Board-certified pediatric dentist, Rosalie Nguyen, DMD, is driven by the philosophy that all children, including those with special needs, deserve excellent dental care that meets their personal needs. As the founder and chief dentist at Edgewater Pediatric Dentistry in Edgewater, New Jersey, Dr. Nguyen provides comprehensive oral health care services for infants, children, and adolescents alike.

After receiving her dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Nguyen completed her general practice residency at St. Joseph's Children Hospital and University Medical Center in Paterson, New Jersey. She went on to complete another residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Barnabas Hospital in New York City, where she served as chief resident.

Dr. Nguyen then underwent extensive training at the Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center in New York City, where she provided dental care for young patients with physical and developmental disabilities. She’s also specially trained to treat children of all ages with sedation dentistry options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, in-office intravenous (IV) sedation, and general anesthesia, which is done in a hospital setting.   

On staff at Hackensack University Medical Center, Dr. Nguyen serves as an attending physician, clinical floor supervisor, and resident student instructor in the pediatric dental department.

In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Nguyen is an active member of many professional associations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Dental Association, among others. Dr. Nguyen has been nominated several times as Top Pediatric Dentist in NJ Monthly magazine voted by other dental colleagues and has been awarded Incisal Edge's 40 under 40. The Incisal Edge "Top 40 Under 40" is a program aimed at recognizing innovative and passionate young professionals in dentistry.

As one of the most highly respected and well-known pediatric dentists in New Jersey, Dr. Nguyen has been included in the “Top Dentists” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America and was also named “NJ’s Favorite Kids’ Doc” by New Jersey Family magazine.

Dr. Gopi Surti is a board-eligible pediatric dentist who loves being a part of the top-rated team at EPD! For as long as she can remember, she has had a strong liking for dentistry and has been passionate about helping children. She enjoys treating children of all ages and creating positive, memorable dental experiences. Dr. Gopi is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, comfortable, and trusting environment for her patients, which is built on the basis of individualized care. Her goal is to motivate her patients to develop and maintain healthy, lifelong habits. Dr. Gopi loves seeing a child’s confidence grow with a happy and healthy smile each visit. 

Dr. Gopi was born in Edison, NJ and grew up in Manchester, CT. She attended college at New York University, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Nutrition. She then went on to earn her Masters in Biomedical Sciences at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. After leaving the Midwest, Dr. Gopi went to Boston, MA to earn her dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She returned back to the northeast to complete a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY where she received extensive, specialized training in pediatric behavior management and sedation. 

Dr. Gopi is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New Jersey Dental Association. In her spare time, Dr. Gopi enjoys working out, exploring NYC, and playing with her dog, Cashew!

About Dr. Sybil Padavathil

 Dr. Padavathil (“Dr.Sybil”) is a transplant from the Sunshine State!  She was born and raised in the Fort Lauderdale area and obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.  She then moved up north to pursue her dental education at Boston University.  After completing a residency in Brooklyn and working for one year as a general dentist, Dr. Sybil decided that her passion was working with children.  She then went back into training to complete her two-year residency in pediatrics where she treated countless patients from all backgrounds and needs.   Being a mom of two, Dr. Sybil strives to provide the highest quality of care that she would want for her own children.  She is experienced with meeting the needs of patients who would be better treated with sedation services including General Anesthesia, IV sedation, or nitrous oxide.

When Dr. Sybil isn't in the office, she can be found spending time with her husband, her two young children, and their dog Oliver.  She enjoys being active, spending time outdoors (especially at the beach), and having dance parties with her kids!