Dr. Ian Mapes Owner and Lead Dentist After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan with high honors, Dr. Mapes attended the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. As a cum laude graduate, Dr. Mapes furthered his dental expertise and honed his skills in a post-graduate residency program at Palmetto Health in Columbia, South Carolina.

Dr. Mapes received advanced training in implantology (placement of dental implants), endodontics (root canal surgery), oral surgery (extractions), IV sedation, and prosthodontics. For several years, Dr. Mapes associated alongside New York City's top dentists. He is dedicated to continuing education and has trained with some of the nation's most forward-thinking dentists in functional occlusion/smile design, as well as cosmetic orthodontics (Six Month Smiles and Invisalign).

He understands that each person has a unique personality and unique dental needs and treats each patient as such. He appreciates that from the patients perspective, the dentist is getting about as 'up close and personal' as anyone can get. For this reason, Dr. Mapes makes it his top priority to comfort his patients and put them at ease before beginning even the simplest procedure.

Associate DentistDr. Heather Beaty received her doctorate in dental surgery from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Before attending four years of postgraduate training at Columbia in New York, Dr. Beaty completed her Bachelor of Science at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, graduatingsumma cum laude. Go Irish!

After graduating dental school, she was accepted into general practice residency at Kings County Hospital Center in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, the first level 1 trauma center in America and the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Brooklyn.

While in dental school, she was chosen as the student representative for the 2013 Alpha Omega International Convention as well as the student scholar for the 2014 Contemporary Issues in Dentistry Program. She graduated with honors and was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award for outstanding academic achievements.

As a dentist, Dr. Beaty hopes to bring a family practice feel to the big city and put all her patients at ease. She feels that every mouth is like a different puzzle, and helping patient solve their individualized puzzle to see their whole mouth smile is the best part of her job!

Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Dr. Beaty built a strong foundation of small town values as well as a closeness to her family and community, which she maintains with frequent visits for family birthdays, events, and always for Thanksgiving, which is her favorite holiday of the year.

Proud to call New York City her home, Dr. Beaty loves the bright lights and diverse culture that the city has to offer. She is always ready to try a new restaurant or visit a new event. When she is not working, she is out exploring the outdoors, with her pup, Theo, as a constant companion. Safari trips are always on her vacation agenda, with previous destinations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America.

Dr. Rhyn Chung earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at New York University College of Dentistry. He began his career as a Math instructor at the University of North Carolina, but soon found his passion for dentistry and moved to New York for his dental education.

After completing dental school Dr.Chung received additional training at Montefiore Medical Center and Mount Sinai Hospital. After graduating Dr. Chung was offered an attending position at the hospital Implant program to teach and train the residents. He continues to study and enroll in continuing education classes in order to provide his patients with the best techniques and technologies. Dr. Chung practices all aspects of dentistry and prides himself in providing his patients with quality treatments in an efficient manner. By incorporating traditional methods of treatment with digital dentistry and 3d printing, Dr.Chung will try to perform the most accurate and ideal treatment.

In his spare time, Dr. Chung enjoys jogging, basketball, going to the movies and Broadway shows. He is also involved in outreach with Tomorrows Smile Today foundation and has visited Kenya, Africa to provide dental care.

Dr. Jiffry Kolonda earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree at Boston University's School of Dental Medicine. After graduating, Dr. Kolonda completed additional general practice training at NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, a level 1 trauma center, where he was able to refine his skills in dentistry. Prior to attending dental school, he received his Bachelor of Science at Loyola University in Chicago.While completing his residency training in Brooklyn, Dr. Kolonda fell in love with living in NYC and decided to call it home. He is currently receiving his Masters in Public Health degree, under the Dr. Michael Apa Scholarship Program, at CUNY's School of Public Health with plans to create and improve outreach and educational programs throughout the city to help reduce the disparities in oral health care and nutrition which affect New York's most marginalized communities. He has participated in dental outreach programs in Guatemala and India and hopes to take what he's learned and apply it to his local communities here in New York.

Dr. Kolonda grew up in a suburb outside of St. Louis and always went to his same family dentist throughout his life. He desires to establish the same continuity and quality of care with his patients here in NYC and strives to make each of his patient's as comfortable as possible while they are under his care.

In his downtime between work and school, Dr. Kolonda enjoys working out, all things basketball (playing and watching), volunteering at his local food bank, exploring the city, museum hopping, going to concerts, and seeing all sorts of live shows. His absolute favorite activities are traveling and eating, so please feel free to share any destinations, restaurants, and recipes which you would love to recommend!

Dr. Diala A. Gibson is an Arizona native, despite an extensive familial military background whichallowed her to travel and live in numerous states and countries. Dr. Gibson prides herself onproviding dental treatment both comfortably and efficiently. She utilizes a blend of skill andcompassion to deliver patient care with excellence. Patients visit her for several reasons includingimplants, teeth whitening, teeth bonding, and wisdom tooth problems.As a dental professional, she strives to stay updated on the latest advancements in dentistry toprovide suitable treatment options to her patients. She is currently continuing her education at NewYork University Dentistry's Linhart CDE program with an emphasis on Implantology: Surgical andProsthetic treatments.While she's not delivering smiles, Dr. Gibson enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time withfamily and friends.

EducationBachelors of Science in Biological Science (Tempe, AZ)Doctor of Dental Surgery, Meharry Medical College (Nashville, TN)General Practice Residency, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center (New York, NY)AffiliationsAmerican Dental AssociationNew York State Dental AssociationNational Dental Association

'I also love researching and reading about new studies in the dental and health community. It is always changing for the better, and I need to stay updated to give my patients the newest and best treatments.

When Kelly is not at the dental office, you will find her cooking or baking. Her family carries on a tradition of having a family dinner every Sunday, and she enjoys trying out new recipes or resurrecting old family favorites.

ReceptionistAs the receptionist at Court Square Dentistry, Shantal is one of the first smiling faces that you'll see when walking through the door. She is a certified dental assistant that has been working in the dental field since 2016 and has joined the team at Court Square in 2018.

Her favorite part about her job is helping people and providing them with the best customer care possible! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two adopted pit bulls, Cocho and Chuli, hiking, and cheering on the Mets!

Dental HygienistStephanie has been in the dental industry for 8 years now. She received her undergraduate degree in Dental Hygiene with high honors from Plaza College. Stephanie started with our practice in 2018 and has been our dental hygienist for almost a year. With Pediatric experience and much more, Stephanie knows how important it is for the patient to feel comfortable and at home during treatment. She is also very passionate about educating her patients on oral health care and spreading awareness of the importance of healthy teeth and gums to help prevent oral disease.

When Stephanie is not in the dental office, you will most likely find her with a book in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other. She also loves to go on nature hikes and spend time with her family.

I love working in the healthcare field because I enjoy working with patients to improve their overall health. I've started my journey as a home health aide, then inhospice care, and worked my way up as a health coach. Now I've changed my direction to dental care and I'm excited to learn and grow into this exciting field of healthcare. I hope the knowledge and skills I've learned in the medical field and currently in the dental field will prepare me to excel when I get my masters in Public Health. In my spare time, I love to read new books, go biking, travel and explore new places. I also love to express myself creativelyby dancing, singing, and painting.

Following the 2011 opening of Dr. Mapess first office, Williamsburg Smile Design, it became clear that the perfect location for his next office was in the nearby Queens neighborhood of Long Island City.

Not only does Dr. Mapes work in the neighborhood, but he also calls it home. Just before opening Court Street Dentistry, Dr. Mapes moved from Williamsburg to Long Island City. His mission is to help make this up-and-coming neighborhood the next big thing in New York City.