Helfner Dental Associates

Dr. Bonnie Helfner, has been a member of the Commack/Dix Hills community since 1980. Dr. Helfner graduated from Commack High School in 1986, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and graduated with honors from SUNY at Stony Brook in 1990. Ever since she was a child, Dr. Helfner knew she was destined to become a dentist when, at age 6, she landed herself in big trouble by brushing toothpaste into her familys red carpet while waiting for her parents to wake up one Saturday morning! A 1994 graduate of the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, one of Dr. Helfners fondest memories is of taunting Buffalo Bills fans during each of their four consecutive Super Bowl losses. During her senior year, Dr. Helfner was awarded the coveted Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, presented to an outstanding student for exhibiting leadership, excelling in the clinical aspects of dentistry, and academically attaining superior grades. Upon graduation, Dr. Helfner continued her education, completing a General Practice Residency program at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Northport, NY in conjunction with emergency dental training at the University Hospital Medical Center in Stony Brook, NY. Shortly after successfully completing her residency program, Dr. Helfner opened her own office in Commack in 1997.

She is consistently an active part of the Commack/Dix Hills community volunteering her time to give dental presentations to the students in Commacks primary and intermediate schools, generously donating dental-related gift baskets to the local PTA organizations, participating annually in the Commack High School shadowing program designed to provide students with observational and hands-on opportunities in dentistry, and establishing an annual scholarship for Commack High School graduates.

The Bonnie Helfner, DDS Beat the Odds Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has shown significant improvement in his or her high school career by overcoming adversity and showing that by persevering, success is possible. Dr. Helfner was recognized in 2002 as one of Commack High Schools Alumni of Distinction for her efforts in reaching out to her community, improving the dental health and quality of life of the people who seek her professional services, and for her general compassion and humanity. Dr. Helfner dedicates herself to a lifetime of ongoing learning. She is a member of various dental study clubs, designed to keep dentists abreast of the latest dental technology and to enhance their skills and technique in all phases of their profession. Those who know Dr. Helfner know what an avid, diehard New York Mets fan she is. Her sons middle name is actually Shea!! Dr. Helfner currently lives in Dix Hills with her husband, Mike, and their children, Drew and Dara. She takes great pride in her many accomplishments and remains enthusiastic about filling her life with a sense of purpose, contributing to her community as a dental health professional, and realizing the bright fulfillment of her many hopes and dreams.

Dr. Kristin Curro completed her undergraduate studies at Boston College, with a Bachelors Degree in Biology and a minor in Mathematics. Dr. Curro attended Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated first in her class. She then completed a General Practice Residency at North Shore University Hospital, and gained proficiency in all areas of general dentistry, including restorative dentistry, root canal therapy, pediatric (kids) dentistry and oral surgery. Following her residency, Dr. Curro was chosen to continue at North Shore as part of their two-year program, Fellowship in Advanced Prosthetics and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Curro places great emphasis on making the dental experience positive for all of her patients by providing quality care in a pleasant environment. She realizes going to the dentist can make many people nervous, therefore, she strives to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. Having been raised in Greenlawn, Dr. Curro now lives in East Northport with her husband, Scott, a local orthodontist, their sons Tyler and Dylan, and their two dogs, Spike and Milo. In her free time, Dr. Curro enjoys spending as much time as possible with her family and friends, as well as going out to eat and trying new restaurants, photography, and travelling.

Dr. Jaime Philip, a native Long Islander, attended Villanova University where she earned her Bachelors degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology and Spanish, graduating Cum Laude. She then attended the NYU College of Dentistry in 2014 to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, and went on to complete a coveted General Practice Residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Once her residency was completed, Dr. Philip was asked to return as an Attending for three years from 2016 to 2019. Dr. Philips extensive training included placing and restoring implants and led her to become certified in Invisalign Orthodontics. She is a proud member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, SPEAR study club, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.

Dr. Philip loves dentistry for its combination of art and science, while helping people to improve their smiles and their confidence. She tries to provide the best service and care for everyone, treating every patient like her own family member. In her free time, Dr. Philip is an avid reader and movie-goer, but her favorite thing to do is to travel to other countries and spend time with her family and friends, and especially with her husband Paul who is from Commack.

A third-generation dentist, Dr. Sciortino-King was born in Brooklyn and raised in Staten Island, New York. She was inspired at a young age to become a dentist just like her father and grandfather. Her passion was always to serve the community and become a healthcare advocate.

Dr. Sciortino-King received her Bachelors of Science in Biology with a concentration in Ethics in Healthcare degree at Villanova University. She then graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating with her Doctorate in Dental Surgery, she continued her education at Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell Health where she completed a two-year general practice residency and graduated as chief resident of her class.

When it comes to patient care, Dr. Sciotiono-King values patient education and collaboration. Her philosophy has always been to treat patients the way she would want to be treated. She prides herself on providing a comprehensive evaluation of each patient and their needs and truly enjoys working together with them to see the long-term results of successful treatments. She loves getting to know her patients and treating the entire family while using the most up-to-date techniques and technology.

Dr. Sciortino-King specializes in comprehensive and cosmetic cases and sees patients as young as one! She also provides implant restorations, overdentures, fillings, crowns and bridges, pediatric treatments, endodontic treatment, extractions, bone grafts, and bruxism appliances. She is trained using Itero and CERAC technology, as well as Invisalign certified. In addition she is a member of the Suffolk County Dental Society, The American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Clear Aligners, and Dentists for a Better Huntington.

Dr. Sciortino-King currently resides in Huntington, Long Island. When she is not in the office, Dr. Sciotino loves traveling, cooking, and listening to live music. She is married and has the cutest Goldendoodle named Marty.

Lori grew up in Commack and has lived in the Commack area for 45 years. She has been married to her wonderful husband Ronnie for over 20 years and they have two amazing children. Lori was a meeting planner for a pharmaceutical advertising agency in the city for many years until she started her family. After being a stay-at-home mom for 14 years, she decided to work for a local preschool, where she has been able to share her love for children for the past 7 years. Loris warm and friendly demeanor along with her strong work ethic, will add to our already top-notch staff and wonderful front desk. Lori loves spending time with her family, connecting with her friends, walking her dog Roxy and reading a great book.

For the past 10 years, Dawn has been in the dental field, first starting out as a dental assistant, then branching out and expanding her knowledge to the financial end of dentistry at the front desk. Dawns consistent, nurturing personality drives her desire to be compassionate to the patients needs. For Dawn, true satisfaction occurs when shes exceeded the patients expectations. One of Dawns greatest assets is her expertise and knowledge of insurance plans. She loves helping patients with their insurance questions and benefit plans.In her free time, Dawn is an independent jewelry consultant for Swarovski Crystal where she enjoys party planning for her hosts.Dawn is also a mom and loves spending time with her daughter, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Raine joined our team in 2021 and fit right into place. She was born and raised in Hawaii and moved to New York in 2013. You will often see Raine greet you as walk into the office. Raine's great customer service came from her management duties in retail for many years before she was trained in the dental field. Since 2017, she immersed herself in the dental field and Raine has since graduated from SUNY OLD Westbury in 2020 where she earned a BA in Politics, Economics and Law. She's a mother to a beautiful baby girl and another baby boy on the way. Whatever spare time Raine has, when she's not studying for the bar exam, she likes spending time with her fianc and her daughter. Good luck to Raine as she hopes to enter law school in the fall of 2022.

Patti is our newest employee and brings with her an extensive knowledge in business. She most recently comes to us from Catholic Health Services where she worked as a Financial Clearance Representative verifying insurance and authorizations for upcoming surgeries for St Charles; St Catherine of Siena; St Frances and Good Samaritan hospital. Patti started her career as a real estate agent where she developed and grew to the position of Regional Manager of 9 offices for DeSimone/Better homes & Gardens. She later went on to open her own business A1 Prime Properties Real Estate where she was successful in helping many families with their real estate needs. Pattis passion to help patients started when she wanted to learn something new and was offered the position of supervisor of outpatient registrations, Emergency Dept at Southside Hospital NSLIJ. Her business background led her to want to learn financial services. She later took a position at Northwell Health where she oversaw insurance verifications and authorizations for two practice offices. She is so happy to be part of this amazing team at Dr. Helfners office! She is looking forward to helping patients with their insurance needs! In her spare time, she still loves real estate, yoga and spending time with friends and family!

Helen joined Dr. Helfners team in 2002. She holds a BS degree in Economics from NYIT and is a graduate of the Farmingdale State College School of Dental Hygiene. Helen is a New York State provider of infection control training for healthcare professionals in addition to writing a bi-monthly blog for Infectioncontrolcourse.org, pertaining to the field of infection control in health care settings. As an American Heart Association Instructor, Helen teaches courses in basic life support to other health professionals. She is actively involved in continuing education, participating in numerous study groups to stay up to date in the latest research and clinical practices in dentistry. Helen is a passionate educator, instructing her patients about the benefits of optimal oral health and its positive effects on overall health. When she is not working Helen enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, biking, kayaking, running, and hiking.

Sarah has been in the dental field for more than fifteen years. After working as a dental assistant for ten years, Sarah graduated from the State University of New York at Farmingdale as a dental hygienist where she earned the prestigious Guggenheim award for excellence and proficiency in the profession of dental hygiene. Sarah was also an active member of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association where she was a historian and helped with organizing fundraisers & functions. Sarah joined our practice in 2009 and has been an instrumental team player ever since. She is very warm and compassionate, always putting the comfort of her patients before anything else. Having grown up on Fire Island, Sarah has a love for the beach and enjoys visiting there when she can. Sarah is married and has a beautiful son, Kyle, and just recently added a baby girl, Hailey, to their family. Sarah has a philanthropic side to her as well. She has participated in Relay for Life, Give Kids a Smile Day, and volunteered at the Cancer Walk in Farmingdale.

Marianne has an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene from the State University of New York in Farmingdale and has been a practicing Dental Hygienist for the past twenty-nine years. After graduating from dental hygiene school, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Health Care Management from St. Joseph's College while volunteering at Mather Hospital to screen newborns for hearing problems, and teaching dental hygiene to new mothers at Regina's Residence. Marianne is committed to making every dental visit a positive and comfortable experience for everyone she meets. She stays up to date on her continuing education and participates in study groups for Dental Hygiene.

She enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael and two teenage boys, Daniel and Noah. She volunteers a lot of her time to the Special Education PTA in the West Islip School District, where she has held a position on the board for the past few years and is responsible for fundraising & organizing events. She enjoys traveling, walking, biking, yoga and visiting family and friends.

Doreen has been Dr. Helfners invaluable dental assistant since 1999. When Dr. Helfner first met her, she knew Doreen was talented. At a very young age, Doreen had already worked with many dental specialties including periodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics in addition to her extensive work with general dentistry. Doreen loves being a part of the team and she and Dr. Helfner have become like family. When Doreen is not working, she enjoys spending time with her beautiful family including her husband Nick, her adorable daughters, Ava and Bella, and her pet boxer, Roxie. Doreen also loves hanging out with friends and playing cards. Her favorite foods are Mexican and Italian, specifically foods with lots of cheese. Two of her favorite movies are Grease and Overboard. Its no wonder that everyone who knows Doreen loves Doreen. She is genuine, compassionate and has such a big heart. A few years ago, Doreen donated nearly a foot of her hair to Locks of Love. In 2014, Doreen suggested to Dr. Helfner that the office participate in the Adopt-A-Family program during the holidays. It wound up being a tremendous success as the office adopted two families. She is a very special asset to this practice.

Yolanda started working for Dr. Helfner in January 2015. Yolanda may be new to the practice but not to the field of dentistry as she has been a dental assistant for the past twelve years and loves all aspects of dentistry.When not at work Yolanda enjoys spending time with her husband Paul and her Puggle, Jax. She also enjoys cooking, taking walks, and travel.

Eudora has been a dental professional for over thirty years with expertise in the areas of general dentistry, cosmetics, periodontics, orthodontics and pediatrics. Eudora has joined our team in 2021 in a dual role within administration and dental assisting. When Eudora is not at work, she enjoys movies, cooking, dancing and spending time with her family. Eudora has been happily married for 26 years. She's happy to be a part of such awesome team where she's found her new home!