Greece Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics provides modern, compassionate pediatric dental care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and teenagers throughout Rochester, New York. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Abrahim Caroci, DMD, understands the unique challenges of caring for children of all ages.
Modern technology allows the team at Greece Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics to deliver effective treatment with as little discomfort as possible. With an in-house iTero intraoral scanner, the team can create highly accurate digital impressions for Invisalign clear aligners no messy, goopy molds needed.
Meanwhile, the practices Biolase laser allows the team to perform surgical procedures, such as tongue tie treatment, without the downtime and pain that often accompanies traditional surgical procedures. The team also offers single-tooth anesthesia and sedation dentistry with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to keep their patients as comfortable as possible during treatment.
With a team of experienced dentists and staff, Greece Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics cares for all types of dental concerns, from emergency dentistry and preventive teeth cleanings to protective dental sealants and restorative fillings. A strong background in special needs dentistry also allows the team to care for special needs patients of all ages, including adults.
Abrahim Caroci, DMD, is a board-certified pediatric dentist who provides complete oral health care to infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and teenagers at Greece Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics in Rochester, New York.
Dr. Caroci earned his dental degree and a certificate in public health from A.T. Still University (ATSU), Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health in Mesa, Arizona. He moved to Rochester, New York, in 2013 to complete a dual general practice and pediatric dentistry residency at Strong Memorial Hospital/Eastman Institute for Oral Health of University of Rochester.
Dr. Caroci's training included sedation dentistry, management of trauma, infections, hospital care, dental treatment under general anesthesia, and special needs dentistry. He also completed a one-year fellowship in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.
His passion for pediatric dentistry began when he was pursuing a graduate degree working with malaria vectors and mosquitoes in the field of epidemiology and biomedical sciences. His research as a volunteer dentist during a mission to the Amazon inspired Dr. Caroci to change his career path to pediatric dentistry.
Before relocating to Rochester, New York, Dr. Caroci worked with Special Olympics Special Smiles in Arizona. He later worked for two Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, and Los Angeles. Today, he serves as the Special Olympics Special Smiles Clinical Director in Rochester, New York.
Outside of work, Dr. Caroci enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children. Together, they love taking road trips, volunteering with Special Olympics, hiking, cooking Brazilian food for friends, and playing soccer.
Dr. Shaima Malik is a board certified orthodontist from the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, Seventh District Dental Society, American Dental Education Association and an affiliate of the North Atlantic component of the Angle Society.
Originally born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dr. Malik obtained her Bachelors in Dental Surgery from National University of Sciences and Technology, Pakistan. In 2006, she moved to Rochester, NY where she completed a Fellowship in Orofacial Pain Program, followed by a two-year Post-Graduate degree in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester. Dr. Malik went on to complete a one-year General Practice Residency Program before completing her Post-Graduate training in Orthodontics in 2014 from the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester, after which she pursued a Masters degree in Health Professions Education from Margaret Warner School of Education.
Dr. Malik is a Clinical Associate Professor and Clinical Director at the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the Eastman institute for Oral Health University of Rochester. She has been actively involved in academia and research. Dr. Malik enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge and experiences with the orthodontic residents in the postgraduate program. Dr. Malik is also an adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at European University College, and Mohammad Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Malik has received further certifications/training in the field of Orthodontics, such as Wilckodontics Certification in Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, and the Clear Aligner Faculty Educator Workshop, and she is a certified Invisalign provider and educator.
Dr. Elizabeth Patrick holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and a B.S. from SUNY Geneseo, where she majored in biology with a minor in business. Dr. Patrick completed her General Practice Residency in General Dentistry through Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. Dr. Patrick has extensive training with medically complex patients and patients with special needs. While in Buffalo, Dr. Patrick served as President of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry and The American Association for Women Dentists. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Rhode Island Dental Association, and participates in the Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Patrick (aka Dr. Lizzie) is an avid swimmer, scuba diver, and hiker. She loves to travel when she can, and has spent time living abroad in Australia and Nicaragua. While Dr. Patrick loves her profession in dentistry, her alternative dream job would be in Marine Biology. Dr. Patrick is an active volunteer with Special Olympics, and has been involved with events across the country, including New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Washington State. She takes pride in serving her community, and enjoys volunteering and public health.