I was Born in Colombia, where I became a Doctor in Dental Surgery in 1987 at the prestigious University of Cartagena. Then moved to Brazil where I practiced General Dentistry and studied Interceptive Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Orthopedics.

Following my dreams for a successful career I moved to the United States were I validated my studies and graduated as a Doctor in Dental Surgery at New York University. Looking for a suburban environment I moved to Connecticut in 2005 where I have been succesfully practicing Dentistry and Orthodontics.

Professional MembershipsI continuously seek information and opportunities that benefit my patients, my practice and my community. I am actively involved with the New Haven Dental Association at the position of Vice-president for 2018/2019. I am an active member of several national and international professional dental organizations, such as:

American Dental Association (ADA)American Orthodontics Association (AOA), World Federation of Orthodontics (WFO)Asociacion Mexicana de Ortodoncia (AMO)American Association of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM),Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMP), andAmerican Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry

Hello, Im Dr. Simon Bangiyev. I am trained in the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery which includes dentoalveolar surgery (treatment of diseases of the teeth, soft tissue, and the jawbone), facial trauma, surgical correction of malocclusion (orthognathic) surgery, pathology, the treatment of TMJ disorders, and implantology. My goal working with every patient is to provide the most advanced and compassionate care.

I started my career in the USSR at the Tashkent Medical Institute. Soon after arriving in the United States, I enrolled in St. Johns University in Queens, NY, where I received both a Bachelor of Science degree and a Certificate of completion from the Physician Assistant accelerated program.

As a physician assistant, I worked in the Department of General Surgery at both St. Johns and Mary Immaculate Hospitals where I was immediately recognized by both patients and attending staff for my hard work and dedication to patient care. Through my work at Mary Immaculate Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, I was intimately involved in the integrated care of trauma patients, including those with facial injuries, an experience which spurred my interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, during which I was recognized by NYSSOMS for my outstanding achievements in Oral Surgery. I then completed an integrated residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where I also received my medical degree.

Dr. Michelle Yanover brings many years of progressive and significant dental experience, as well as a passion for serving the Connecticut community she now calls home. Dr. Yanover received her undergraduate degree at Emory University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Dr. Yanover then went on to pursue her dental studies at State University of New York at Stony Brook, graduating in 2010. In addition, Dr. Yanover completed her general practice residency at the prestigious North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset. Dr. Yanover enjoys treating patients in all aspects of general dentistry. She values helping everyone achieve their optimal oral health by listening and participating in each visit with her patients.

Dr. Yanover is originally from Armonk, NY, and currently resides in Westport with her husband, Jeff, daughters Lauren and Blythe, and a Boston terrier Mya. In her free time you will find her cooking, working out, indoor cycling, playing with her daughters and spending time with family and friends.