Our brand new offices are equipped with the latest state of the art technology, including laser dentistry (no needle fillings), digital x-rays and computer imaging. Our staff has extra training and experience in dealing with children. Everyone is aware that the visit is supposed to be as fun and comfortable as possible. Simply put, Kiddsmiles Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, state of the art, positive environment.

Kiddsmiles offers flat screen TVs in every exam room to help your child feel more comfortable during his/her procedure. The TVs give your child something else on which to focus his/her attention, putting him/her at ease and making him/her a more cooperative patient.

Payment for professional services is due at the time dental treatment is provided. Every effort will be made to provide a treatment plan which fits your timetable and budget, and gives your child the best possible care. We accept cash, personal checks, debit cards and most major credit cards.

As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and mother of three, I know how very important it is that a child feels good about visiting the dentist and avoids becoming the victim of dental phobia. I myself had very poor dental experience as a child and teenager and have vowed to make it so all my patients receive quality care by a fun and warm dentist who cares about their fears and their emotions.

Over the past 13 years I have proudly built an organization known as Kiddsmiles Pediatric Dentistry with 7 Pediatric Dental Offices located in the NY area. Our newest office just opened in Floral Park, Summer of 2019.

Our offices are equipped with the latest state of the art technology, including laser dentistry (no needle fillings, digital x-rays, and computer imaging as well as the latest and best dental restorative materials. Our staff has extra training and experience in dealing with children, as well as those with special needs. Everyone is aware that the visit is supposed to be as fun and comfortable as possible. Most of our staff are parents as well and can relate to the childrens needs. We offer sedation dentistry as well.

National Institute of Health, Biochemistry of dental microflora. Advanced Training Includes: Sippy Cup/Nursing Bottle Syndrome (Early Childhood Caries), Thumb-Sucking Syndrome, Laser Pediatric Dentistry, Interceptive Orthodontics, Dentistry for Children with Special Needs, Hospital Dentistry, PALS

Dr. Kellie believes that every child should have a positive experience at the dentist and strives to provide that for each patient. She obtained an undergraduate degree in biology at Marist College. After receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Buffalo, she completed two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the Women and Childrens Hospital Of Buffalo. During her residency, Dr. Kellie served as thechief resident with added responsibilities and also gained valuable knowledge in treating children with special needs. After her many years in Buffalo, she was eager to finally come back to where she was born and raised on Long Island. In 2006, she had a life-changing opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic and volunteer her services to the less fortunate providing free dental care to children and adults. Dr. Kellie loves to spend time with friends and family, especially with her son Brayden and daughter Emerson. She also loves to sing, so you may hear her hum a tune or two during treatment. Dr. Kellie is a board certified pediatric dentist who is specially trained to treat children and looks forward to eliminating fears in the most apprehensive patient.

Dr. Marisa is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist. She grew up in northern New Jersey and currently resides in Manhattan. Dr. Marisa completed a selective 3-4 Bio-Dental program, spending her first three years at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, where she was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Subsequently, she earned her dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Following dental school, Dr. Marisa completed a 2-year specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry through Columbia University/New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Currently, she serves as part-time faculty at the NYU School of Dentistry. Dr. Marisa has volunteered her time in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Nepal, and plans to continue to be active in dental mission trips abroad. In her free time, Dr. Marisa enjoys yoga, running, cooking, exploring the city, and spending time with family and friends. She excited to build good habits and great oral health with you and your family.

Dr. Yassmin believes that every child is unique and she strives to create an atmosphere that is both fun and nurturing for her patients. She studied biology and anthropology at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, where she graduated summa cum laude. She was accepted into an advanced program at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. After spending much of her life in Ohio she decided it was time for a change and moved to New York. She completed her two-year specialty training for Pediatric Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association. She has certificates for NERB, BLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy traveling, music, Cleveland sports, and exploring the city.

Dr. Tiana Hakimi is a board-certified pediatric dentist. Dr. Tiana strives to provide the highest quality dentistry to each child and create a positive experience free of anxiety in a warm environment. She understands each child is different and aims to provide treatment to meet each childs specific needs. Dr. Tiana believes in the importance of educating parents and patients in the prevention of cavities. She grew up in Manhattan watching her father practice dentistry. Dr. Tiana graduated with honors from Washington University in St. Louis with an emphasis in psychology and marketing. She earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University College of Dentistry. While at NYU she participated in many outreach programs including traveling to Nicaragua to provide dental care to children in need. Dr. Tiana completed a general practice residency at Queens Hospital Center. She practiced general dentistry in Manhattan for 5 years and joined the faculty at NYU College of Dentistry as a clinical assistant professor. During this time Dr. Tiana felt most fulfilled while treating children. This led her to complete two years of specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Harlem Hospital Center in New York City.

Dr. Tiana is an active member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Dental Association. Dr. Tiana is certified by the Northeastern Regional Board and certified in CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Saving.

Dr. Tiana resides in Port Washington with her husband, Andrew, and their son Jamie and daughter Leila. In her free time, she enjoys being active with her family, running, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Tiana feels fortunate to able to work in the community in which she lives.

Dr. Haj grew up in upstate NY and graduated with a B.A. in Biology as well as her D.M.D degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed a general practice residency at StonyBrook University Hospital. Her post graduate Pediatric Dental training was completed at Childrens National Medical Center in Washington D.C. She is Board Certified and previously taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYUs College of Dentistry. Dr. Haj believes in treating each child as a unique individual. Going to the dentist can cause anxiety and fear and she prides herself on making children feel comfortable in this environment. She is a strong believer in preventive dentistry including sealants and parent education. She has spent numerous hours volunteering her time to help children in need including trips overseas to orphanages in Honduras and Costa Rica. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, sports, movies, exploring NYC and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Dr. Jasmine received her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA ) where she graduated Cum Laude. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious Loma Linda School of Dentistry where she graduated with honors in outstanding clinical performance. Upon graduation, Dr. Jasmine relocated to New York where she completed her General Practice Residency at Northwell Health (formerly North Shore-LIJ). She finally completed her Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Maimonides Medical Center, where she was elected as chief resident for her exemplary work and caring attitude towards all patients.

Dr. Jasmine places the dental care of her patients as her top priority. She believes in providing the highest quality care with a gentle approach and ensures to make every child comfortable while providing excellent care. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is PALS and ACLS certified. She lives in Long Island with her family and is excited for the opportunity to give back to her Long Island community. In her spare time, Dr. Jasmine loves traveling, hiking, and tryingnew cuisines.

Dr. Kafi is a native of the beautiful twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, but a New Yorker at heart as she spent most of her adolescence growing up in Queens, NY. She eventually made her way down the island to Stony Brook University where she studied Health Science as a Women in Science and Engineering Scholar (WISE). She earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine where she not only participated but lead many outreach and mentoring programs for disadvantaged communities and students.

After dental school, Dr. Kafis journey to practicing dentistry, came full circle when she made her way back to her alma mater, Stony Brook University. There, she completed her General Practice Residency and subsequently, her specialty training in her true passion of Pediatric Dentistry. At Stony Brook, she refined her skills in all aspects of adult and pediatric dentistry in both a clinical and surgical dental setting.

Dr. Kafi has experience working with every child from the most nervous to the most energetic. Her calm and cool nature helps her patients walk away with a positive dental experience. Dr. Kafis sound training coupled with her unique global perspective that is fueled by her love of international culture and travelhas colored the way she interacts with her patients. She believes that everyone deserves an amazing dental experience, and sometimes that means finding a connection with a patient that goes far beyond her own cultural understandings.

Dr. Kafis goal outside of being an awesome pediatric dentist is traveling the world, interacting with its people and trying (almost) every food in it! She is always up for checking out unique restaurants near and faror booking a ticket for a new adventure. But of course, her favorite adventures are always with her patients!

Dr. Stacy grew up in Long Island, NY. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. She then attended dental school at University of Pennsylvania, where she developed a passion for working with children in thedental field. She completed her training in pediatric dentistry at University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Outside of the office, Dr. Stacy likes to cook, try new restaurants and explore the city. She also recently adopted a kitten named Greg, who livens up her apartment with his spunky attitude. Dr. Stacy is excited to be returning home to work and serve her community.

Dr. Stephanie is a native New Yorker who was raised in Staten Island. She attended Wagner College where she graduatedmagna cum laudewith a major in Chemistry. Her scholastic accolades in the sciences would then lead to an acceptance at the Stony Brook School of Medicine. It was here where she was able to find her passion for pediatrics, especially after participating in their Madagascar outreach program overseas. The lasting effects of her time spent there providing free dental care to the underserved children within the community strongly influenced her career trajectory to focus on the oral health care needs of todays youth. Dr. Stephanie would go on to receive her DDS degree from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She then completed her two-year pediatric residency program at Montefiore Medical Center, which equipped her to address the specialized needs surrounding childrens dental care at Kiddssmiles.

In Dr. Stephanies spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to new places and going to the gym. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and is proficient in Spanish.

Dr. Jenna grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel-Hill for her undergraduate education and Dental school. She devoted herself to volunteering in underserved communities as a dental student, and one of her most formative experiences came from her trip to Uganda where she provided dental care to children and families in need. After graduating, Dr. Jenna honed her skills and practiced general dentistry for a year. During this time, she realized she was happiest and most fulfilled when treating children, which led her to ultimately complete specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NYU Langone Hospital.

Dr. Jenna is fluent in Mandarin, is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and is both PALS and ACLS certified. She prioritizes creating a positive dental experience for her patients and instilling proper oral care habits in children at a young age. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling to as many different countries as she can, experiencing new restaurants, and exploring NYC.

Dr. Sam Abettan grew up in Brooklyn, NY and currently resides in West Hempstead with his wonderful wife and 3 beautiful children. Dr. Sam earned his dental degree from New York University College of Dentistry and continued his training at NYU with a post-graduate residency in Pediatric Dentistry. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and is a candidate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Currently, he serves as an attending at the pediatric dental residency training program at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. In his free time, Dr.Sam enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching movies, traveling, surfing, hiking, and reading.

Dr. Avani Patel is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She was born in Great Britain and grew up in Toronto, Canada. After completing her undergraduate education at the University of Toronto, she attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where she received her degree in dentistry. After dental school, she went to the University of Rochester where she earned an advanced degree in general dentistry. Dr. Avani also completed a two-year dual academic-hospital based residency in Pediatric Dentistry in Rochester.

Dr. Avani resides in Jericho, NY with her husband, Bharat, and their children, son Arjun and daughter Isha. In her free time, she loves to spend time with friends and family, read a good book, and travel.

Dr. Marina Abramov is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist, native to Queens, New York. She completed a highly competitive joint degree Bio-Dental program, earning her undergraduate degree in Biology from Adelphi University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University, graduating with high honors. Following dental school, she completed her General Practice Residency at Jamaica Hospital, where she went on to pursue her love of pediatrics and continued her training in their two-year Pediatric Dental residency training program.

Dr. Marina is an active member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association. She is certified by the Northeastern Regional Board and certified in CPR and Pediatric Advance Life Support.

It is Dr. Marinas goal to provide exceptional care to children of all ages in the most fun and gentle way possible. She strives to make each dental visit a positive experience for everyone involved! Dr. Marina currently resides in Queens, NY with her husband and two beautiful children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, and traveling to fun new places.

Dr. Patel believes every patient should feel comfortable at the dentist, and that relationship begins with a childs first dental visit. She strives to make every childs visit a positive experience while building healthy habits and providing high quality dental treatment.

Dr. Patel is a South Carolina native who enjoys bringing her warm personality to New York. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina Honors College where she studied Biology and Spanish. Dr. Patel received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with dual honors in Community Oral Health and Radiological Sciences. She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she also earned her Master of Science in Dentistry.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active through fitness classes, yoga, and hiking with family and friends.

Dr. Rachel grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Brown University. She earned her doctorate in dental medicine at University of Pennsylvania, graduating with honors in care of the medically complex, honors in community oral health, and accolades in research.

After dental school, she was elected chief resident in the general practice residency program at NYP- Weill Cornell Medicine. During her two-year general residency, she received specialized training in dental treatment of oncology patients while on her rotation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Following her general residency, she was elected chief resident in the pediatric dentistry residency program at Montefiore Medical Center- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she received her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry. During her two-year pediatric residency, she rotated at Rose F. Kennedy Center, a special care dentistry clinic, took call in the emergency department at the Childrens Hospital at Montefiore, and trained in completing dental treatment under sedation and general anesthesia.

Dr. Rachel decided at the age of 7 that she wanted to be a dentist! She was inspired by her own childhood dentists ability to create fun and educational dental visits, and she strives to create the same positive, enjoyable, and informative experience for every child that walks into her office. She tailors each dental visit to a specific child and familys unique needs, and her gentle demeanor and transparency will instantly make you and your child feel at home. Preventative and minimally-invasive dentistry are her preferred treatment modalities.

Dr. Rachel resides in Manhattan with her husband, Jay. Outside of the office, you can find her trying every pizza place in New York City, zipping down a ski slope, or spinning in a Soulcycle class. She is also an accomplished violinist and speaks conversational French and Korean.

Dr. Siddhi Shah also known as Dr. Sidd, was raised in Clifton, NJ. She graduated with a biology degree from University of Rochester and earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM). After dental school, Dr. Sidd made her way to Philadelphia, where she completed her pediatric specialty training at Temple University Hospital. After residency, she was honored to receive the Richard Pugh Award from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and the James Roche Award from the Foundation of College Diplomates for her educational achievements.

Dr. Sidd is a board-certified pediatric dentist who strives to provide the highest quality of care along with positive experiences for her little patients! Outside of work, she loves cooking new vegetarian recipes, exploring NYC, and getting lost in true-crime series.

First, clean around the sore tooth carefully. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to clear and food trapped between the teeth.UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCESshould you use aspirin on the aching tooth or gum. In case of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area, Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen is recommended in the event of facial swelling.Come in to see is as soon as possible. Facial swelling may be a sign of an abscess and a potentially life-threatening oral facial infection. Typically, once the source of the infection is removed (usually the affected tooth), the infection should subside.

Apply ice to any bruises. In the case of bleeding, apply firm, gentle pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If pressure does not stop the bleeding, or if bleeding persists after 15 minutes, please contact us or visit the emergency room.

Only remove a broken appliance if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding or sharp edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or gum.DO NOT REMOVEany wire lodged in the gums, cheek or tongue; see us immediately. Typically, emergency attention is not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no pain or discomfort.

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Get immediate dental attention from any of our specially trained kid dentists.

Recover the tooth, if possible, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing the patients saliva or milk.Water is less favorable than milk but better than letting the tooth dry out. Because time is essential, see us immediately. Baby teeth that are knocked out prematurely do not need to be reinserted and harm may be caused to the underlying permanent teeth by so doing.

Every child is unique and different, so the x-rays needed for one child may be different for another child of the same age. However, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as the American Dental Association recommend that children have x-rays taken by age 3 or 4 to evaluate growth and development. This may involve taking one x-ray of the upper front teeth and one of the lower front teeth, as well as one on each side, depending on how many teeth a child has. X-rays of upper and lower teeth do not need to be taken again at each check-up, unless the child has had trauma to a front tooth. X-rays of back teeth should be taken at a minimum of once/ year if the back molars are touching each other. The sides of these teeth cannot be visualized with a dental exam, and often the only way to identify decay is with an x-ray. Decay damages childrens teeth at a faster rate than permanent teeth, and when untreated can cause severe infection.