Dr. Christopher Lee loves his job and looks forward to meeting you and your family. He grew up in Palos Verdes, California before attending Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He received his Bachelors in Biology from Johns Hopkins University and his Masters in Health Finance and Management from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and completed his residency of Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and NY Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Lee believes postdoctoral education is very important and continues his passion of learning and treating patients. Among other courses, he is trained in advanced aesthetics at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, is certified in Invisalign, and has extensive training in dental implants.
Dr. Lee has worked and treated patients in Manhattan, Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties. He is a member of the American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, the local Ninth District Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has been selected by his peers for inclusion in topDentist in Westchester Magazine and Hudson Valley Magazines issues of Top Dentists (copyright by Top Dentist, LLC, www.usatopdentists.com, Augusta, GA). He also has been selected as one of New Yorks Favorite Dentists as rated by patients. Dr. Lee truly cares about his patients and would love to meet you! In his free time, he is passionate about spending time with his true love his family.
Dr. Babayev earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry. As a resident in Kings County Hospital Centers Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. Babayev became proficient in dental implants, bone grafting, orthognathic and reconstruction. He completed his fellowship at The Center for Dentofacial Deformities & Corrective Jaw Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.
In his role as an associate oral surgeon at a private practice, Dr. Babayevhas built on and refined his surgical expertise. Now part of the Brighter Smiles Dental team, hes excited to have the opportunity to make an impact on even more patients lives through smile restoration. Dr. Babayev also volunteers for Healing the Children, an organization that helps children with craniofacial deformities
Dr. Shaun Darrah strives to provide your child with the highest level of dental care. As a father, he understands the importance of creating a calm and compassionate environment for the entire family so that everyone comes out with beautiful and healthy smiles. His practice philosophy emphasizes patient and parent education for prevention of decay.
Dr. Darrah is a native New Yorker and a father to a beautiful baby girl and two wonderful dogs. He completed his B.S. in Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University and M.S. in Nutritional Sciences at Columbia University. He stayed at Columbia to earn his dental degree and completed his residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn. Since he has been practicing pediatric dentistry in the greater New York area. When he is not preventing decay, his free time is spent with his wife and family outdoors.
Dr. Won received her DDS degree at New York University, College of Dentistry. Following her dental education, she completed general practice residency at New York Hospital in Queens. Dr. Won continues to take advanced training in various aspects of dentistry. She has vast experience in all scopes of dentistry including restoratives, cosmetics and implant dentistry.
Amanda Todd is a native of South Carolina. While there she attended Greenville Technical College completing her Associate degree in Business and also earned a degree in Applied Science with a major in Dental Hygiene. As a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in the state of New York, Amanda has an Anesthesia and Nitrous Oxide certification and is a member of both the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Dental Hygienists' Association of the State of New York. Now making her home in the New York area she hopes to bring a bit of southern hospitality to her patients. Educating patients is her priority, while helping them to obtain, maintain and enhance their overall smile and oral health. In her spare time Amanda enjoys traveling and trying different foods/restaurants. She has a passion for nature and the outdoors and loves to read.
Marjan joined Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry at our inception in March of 2007. She enjoys meeting and getting to know our patients & families. Marjan has a vast knowledge with years of experiences in the dental field. She will help you in explaining and maximizing your dental benefits and assist you with financing options to facilitate treatment. Marjan will ensure your experience is pleasant. Born in the Netherlands, she currently lives in CT with her 3 children and 3 cats. She enjoys swimming, kayaking, movies and reading.
Jaime Lee was born in Yorkers and grew up in upstate New York near the Canadian border. She has been working in the dental field since 2001. She joined Brighter Smiles in 2007 and has loved every day of it. She truly likes meeting all kinds of people and enjoys making a difference in peoples oral health. Jaimes passion is her family. When she is not at work, she enjoys her home, cooking, gardening, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Jessie is a native of Alfred, N.Y. She attended Alfred State SUNY College earning an Associates Degree in Liberal Art in 1994. In 1996 she moved to Maryland where she found her passion working with others as a Dental Assistant. She pursued her career path becoming a Certified Dental Assistant (Dental Assisting Nation Board). In 2014, after relocating back to New York State, she earned her license as a New York State Licensed Certified Dental Assistant from the University of Buffalo. She loves working side by side with the dentist and enjoys helping patients feel more confident with their smile.
Cavities used to be very common, but over the past few decades, tooth decay has been reduced dramatically thanks to fluoride. Studies have shown that fluoride reduces cavities in both children and adults and helps repair the early stages of tooth decay even before the decay is visible. Fluoride is a nutrient, which is safe and effective when used appropriately.
Fluoride is a mineral that naturally occurs in all water sources, even the oceans. The fluoride ion comes from the element fluorine. Fluorine, which is the 17th most abundant element in the earth's crust, is never encountered in its free state in nature. It exists only in combination with other elements as a fluoride compound.
Fluoride is effective in preventing and reversing the early signs of tooth decay. Research has shown there are several ways in which fluoride achieves its decay-preventive effects. It makes the tooth structure stronger, so teeth are more resistant to acid attacks. Fluoride also acts to repair, or re-mineralize, areas that acid attacks have begun. The effect of fluoride is important because it reverses the early decay process as well as creating a tooth surface that is more resistant to decay
Fluoride is obtained in topical and systemic forms. Topical fluorides strengthen teeth making them more decay-resistant. Topical fluorides include toothpastes, mouth rinses and professionally applied fluoride therapies.
Systemic fluorides are ingested in the body and become important in forming tooth structure. Systemic fluorides can also give topical protection because fluoride is present in saliva, which continually coats the teeth. Systemic fluorides include water fluoridation or dietary fluoride supplements in the form of tablets, drops or lozenges.
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Rating 4.1 out of 5 based on 9 reviews
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4 years ago
First off let me start with I do not like the dentist. Had not been to one in 2 years because of a really bad experience I had. That being said. My tooth cracked on Friday. I called Saturday morning was accommodated with a same day appointment. I was scheduled with Dr.Kim. Walked in to my apartment the staff was very friendly. After being taken back the assistant was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Then Dr.Kim came in was very nice and he explained everything. He started working on my tooth and I have to say I was there 2 hours and I did not feel any pain, yes I felt him working and the vibrations of the drill but no pain. I am beyond happy, it was such a great experience at the dentist office. So much so I had come leave this here. This was only 2 days ago and I still feel great no discomfort. I highly recommend Dr.Kim, specially if you've had not so great experiences with any dentist in the past.
James Bernstein
4 years ago
Removed Content: I work in multiple industries and run very professional operations. All are founded on honesty, integrity, accountability and perseverance and all professionals I deal with are treated with the greatest respect and appreciation and in return expect the same. Unfortunately at this dental practice this clearly is not the case and the uncertainties and lack of respect start top down beginning with in this case, the dentist whose staff is directed by him and accountable to his standards and directions. I have been dealing with this practice for five years and during this time have had an excellent relationship with Dr. Lee. He has dealt with me personally and professionally and requested certain definitive actions by me which I have followed precisely, accurately and professionally. My total round trip distance to go to his office is almost sixty miles through towns and back roads. Not once but twice, I returned to meet with him as per his directive but was not treated either friendly or respectfully by his staff. Additionally when relaying why I was at the office as per the dentists request, he never either personally spoke or met with me and intentionally made sure to avoid seeing me, even though each time I had carved out over two hours of my day to make his visit my priority. Today he saw me while with a patient and after I introduced myself to a front desk woman, sat and waited in silence until he finished with the patient which was in less than five minutes. Instead of speaking personally with me or personally requesting another return time to meet, his staff told me he couldn't meet and he had changed direction in the area of our five year business relationship. None of his help could know the technical reasons behind his decision so I professionally requested one minute of his time to find out why he had changed what he told me and requested at our last private face to face meeting. Now after my second wasted trip and over two hours of my business day, I have decided to share my experience with others who may deal with the practice on a business or commercial level, just what appropriating resources of man power, time and capital, what you may be in for. Staff has changed frequently and treated me very cold and unhelpful. To those who may deal with this practice in a similar capacity, think twice before you make the move since you may not know what you're getting yourself or company into. To those involved in doing business with dental practices and to potential patients who care how you are treated: THINK TWICE SINCE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. This is an honest and truthful review.
Natalia Baquero
5 years ago
First off let me start with I do not like the dentist. Had not been to one in 2 years because of a really bad experience I had. That being said. My tooth cracked on Friday. I called Saturday morning was accommodated with a same day appointment. I was scheduled with Dr.Kim. Walked in to my apartment the staff was very friendly. After being taken back the assistant was very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Then Dr.Kim came in was very nice and he explained everything. He started working on my tooth and I have to say I was there 2 hours and I did not feel any pain, yes I felt him working and the vibrations of the drill but no pain. I am beyond happy, it was such a great experience at the dentist office. So much so I had come leave this here. This was only 2 days ago and I still feel great no discomfort. I highly recommend Dr.Kim, specially if you've had not so great experiences with any dentist in the past.
James Bernstein
5 years ago
Removed Content: I work in multiple industries and run very professional operations. All are founded on honesty, integrity, accountability and perseverance and all professionals I deal with are treated with the greatest respect and appreciation and in return expect the same. Unfortunately at this dental practice this clearly is not the case and the uncertainties and lack of respect start top down beginning with in this case, the dentist whose staff is directed by him and accountable to his standards and directions. I have been dealing with this practice for five years and during this time have had an excellent relationship with Dr. Lee. He has dealt with me personally and professionally and requested certain definitive actions by me which I have followed precisely, accurately and professionally. My total round trip distance to go to his office is almost sixty miles through towns and back roads. Not once but twice, I returned to meet with him as per his directive but was not treated either friendly or respectfully by his staff. Additionally when relaying why I was at the office as per the dentists request, he never either personally spoke or met with me and intentionally made sure to avoid seeing me, even though each time I had carved out over two hours of my day to make his visit my priority. Today he saw me while with a patient and after I introduced myself to a front desk woman, sat and waited in silence until he finished with the patient which was in less than five minutes. Instead of speaking personally with me or personally requesting another return time to meet, his staff told me he couldn't meet and he had changed direction in the area of our five year business relationship. None of his help could know the technical reasons behind his decision so I professionally requested one minute of his time to find out why he had changed what he told me and requested at our last private face to face meeting. Now after my second wasted trip and over two hours of my business day, I have decided to share my experience with others who may deal with the practice on a business or commercial level, just what appropriating resources of man power, time and capital, what you may be in for. Staff has changed frequently and treated me very cold and unhelpful. To those who may deal with this practice in a similar capacity, think twice before you make the move since you may not know what you're getting yourself or company into. To those involved in doing business with dental practices and to potential patients who care how you are treated: THINK TWICE SINCE YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. This is an honest and truthful review.
Simona X
5 years ago
Staff and dr. Lee are very professional and knowledgeable. The hygienist was patient and friendly. The office is clean and comfortable.
Simona X
5 years ago
Staff and dr. Lee are very professional and knowledgeable. The hygienist was patient and friendly. The office is clean and comfortable.
Colleen Mannix
6 years ago
I've seen Dr. Lee on several occasions and each time, I have never experienced any pain during or after the treatment. I never feel rushed. He takes his time and answers any questions that I may have about a procedure. He is very honest and will not push any procedure on you. Instead of giving me a root canal, he was able to save my tooth and save me that extra money as well. My family and I are so lucky to have found such an honest, dedicated dentist. I've never had such a sense of ease at other dentist offices. Between his beautiful office and wonderful staff, you will be pleasantly surprised that you can have an enjoyable visit at the dentist.
Edward Hess
6 years ago
very professional and friendly. They make the dentist visit comfortable and easy
Maria Klebes
6 years ago
My husband has been going to Dr. Lee for many years now. First in the Fishkill office where he worked before starting his own practice in Mahopac now. He is very good at explaining any problems and then going about correcting them with care and patience. Dr. Lee also has an outstanding staff that works with him. You will never miss an appointment because they are very good at calling you and confirming them days before.
Edward Hess
7 years ago
very professional and friendly. They make the dentist visit comfortable and easy
Colleen Mannix
7 years ago
I've seen Dr. Lee on several occasions and each time, I have never experienced any pain during or after the treatment. I never feel rushed. He takes his time and answers any questions that I may have about a procedure. He is very honest and will not push any procedure on you. Instead of giving me a root canal, he was able to save my tooth and save me that extra money as well. My family and I are so lucky to have found such an honest, dedicated dentist. I've never had such a sense of ease at other dentist offices. Between his beautiful office and wonderful staff, you will be pleasantly surprised that you can have an enjoyable visit at the dentist.
Maria Klebes
7 years ago
My husband has been going to Dr. Lee for many years now. First in the Fishkill office where he worked before starting his own practice in Mahopac now. He is very good at explaining any problems and then going about correcting them with care and patience. Dr. Lee also has an outstanding staff that works with him. You will never miss an appointment because they are very good at calling you and confirming them days before.
vuctir olmedo
8 years ago
J.d. Refused to help me .....maybe because my case was to complicated for him....not sure...but felt rushed and not listened to....
campy campy
11 years ago
We were searching for a new dentist because our job situation changed 8 years ago and we were no longer able to afford the high priced dentist we used for 20 years. We found Dr. Lee in Mahopac and made a visit. To our complete surprise our experience was excellant. His staff are professional and helpful and Dr. Lee was as good as or better than our previous dentist and his prices were reasonable compared to the way we had been being ripped off for all those years. Contrary to the saying 'you get what you pay for' Dr. Lee was a lower price alternative that provided as good as or better service. May family loves him and his staff and we highly recommend Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry.
campy campy
11 years ago
We were searching for a new dentist because our job situation changed 8 years ago and we were no longer able to afford the high priced dentist we used for 20 years. We found Dr. Lee in Mahopac and made a visit. To our complete surprise our experience was excellant. His staff are professional and helpful and Dr. Lee was as good as or better than our previous dentist and his prices were reasonable compared to the way we had been being ripped off for all those years. Contrary to the saying 'you get what you pay for' Dr. Lee was a lower price alternative that provided as good as or better service. May family loves him and his staff and we highly recommend Brighter Smiles Family Dentistry.
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