Dr. Parnagian graduated from Farleigh Dickinson Dental School in 1985, completing a general practice residency at Stony Brook University Hospital the next year. He has been a part of the Your Smile Dental of Lindenhurst, PLLC family for more than 30 years, bringing experience and caring to his work. David is also an avid golfer and a big Jets and Mets fan.
Dr. Mamoor is a general dentist with extensive training in comprehensive treatment planning, endodontics, fixed and removable prosthodontics, and implant restorations. A graduate of New York University College of Dentistry in 2016, she earned membership in three prestigious honor societies: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-medical Honor Society. Fariah has served as a volunteer for the Domestic Harmony Foundation since 2008 and continues her work with the group today, providing services to Muslim women who have been victims of domestic violence. She is fluent in English and Farsi/Dari. Dr. Mamoor lives in West Islip, NY.
Dr. Plaut is a periodontist who specializes in periodontics and implantology. In 2017, he graduated from SUNY Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine where he served as a resident in the Advanced Specialty Education Program In Periodontology. Michael is also a recipient of the Northeast Society of Periodontists Award. His community service includes international volunteering, such as with Give Kids a Smile Day in Jamaica. He also served as a weekend counselor for mentally and physically handicapped adults through the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, a math tutor for underprivileged minority children in New York City, and a caretaker of mentally and physically handicapped adults and children through the Hebrew Academy for Special Children Summer Program. Dr. Plaut lives in Flushing, NY.
Before joining the Your Smile Dental of Lindenhurst, PLLC, Dr. Eric Frank earned his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He also earned a masters degree in orthodontics from the university. Dr. Frank has served as a dental volunteer across the globe, including in Israel and Jamaica. His research has been published in numerous journals.
Dr. Sfiroudis is a periodontist who earned her degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where she also went on to complete an advanced education program in that dental specialty. Her background includes dedicated volunteer work with underserved communities in Virginia and Tennessee, and Stephanie also spent time volunteering as a network mentor and contact point for aspiring dental students, guiding them and sharing professional insight into the field.
Dr. Sfiroudis has conducted research on gingival stem cells, salivary gland biology, and oral cancer among other focus areas. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the Suffolk County Dental Society, and the Northeastern Society of Periodontics, which awarded her with a certificate of achievement for earning the highest GPA in her periodontal pre-doctoral classes. Stephanie is also a recipient of the Blasco C. Gomes Award for excellence in periodontics. She resides in Flushing, NY.
Dr. Jonathan M. Cohen was born and raised in Great Neck, NY. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the New York University College of Dentistry and graduated with multiple honors. He then completed a General Practice Residency at North Shore LIJ, where he was able to gain more clinical exposure to all aspects of restorative dentistry, Dental Implantology and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After completing his general practice training, he went on to complete five years of residency in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and University Hospital, a Level One Trauma Center in Newark, NJ. During his last year of residency, he served as the Chief Resident. During that time he would perform the most complex procedures while having the opportunity to educate students and residents in both clinical and academic Oral Surgery. While training at Rutgers, Dr. Cohen twice received the patient advocacy award, recognized by the hospital for his gentle nature and excellence in patient care. Dr. Cohen has active certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Before joining the Your Smile Dental, Dr. Kyle Armstrong earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Dentistry. Dr. Armstrong has extensive training in various dental specialties, is experienced in working with medically complex patients, and in working with specialists to formulate advanced multidisciplinary treatment plans. While in school, he was the student ambassador for the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he interviewed and evaluated prospective candidates for the dental program. He was also a member of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Implant Interest Group and the Gamma Phi Prosthodontic Honors Society. Dr. Armstrong enjoys community service, sports, and serving as a mentor. He lives in Freeport, NY.
Dr. Alexander Mermelstein is a general dentist with training in multiple aspects of dentistry including restorative, fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, endodontics, implant restorations, and extractions. A graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry, Dr. Mermelstein was active on campus in causes that mattered to him such as providing oral hygiene instruction and screenings for individuals with special needs and treating individuals seeking asylum due to torture in their home countries. He was also the Secretary and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Endodontics Society and a member of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. He is fluent in English and Hebrew. Dr. Mermelstein is passionate about community outreach and medical ethics. He lives in Flushing, NY.
Dr. Levinbook has been welcoming patients to Your Smile Dental for more than 10 years. A former member of the Unites States Armed Forces, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1967 and has been practicing dentistry for nearly three decades. Jerold loves golfing, and is the proud father of three adult children.
Dr. Grace Fraraccio received her undergraduate degree from Stony Brook University. She then went on to complete her dental school education at New York University, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2005.
Dr. Fraraccio completed an externship at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and a dental residency program at Jamaica Hospital. Her training enabled her to gain knowledge and experience treating both adults and pediatrics in all aspects of dentistry, including restorative, cosmetics, surgery and invisalign.
Dr. Gavras earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at NYU College of Dentistry. She offers full spectrum dental services including preventative, restorative, periodontal, prosthodontic, endodontic, oral surgery, and implant dentistry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she also underwent special respiratory therapy training to help meet the needs of overwhelmed local hospitals.
Dr. Tamburro earned his doctor of dental medicine degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine Illinois. He brings a wide range of experiences to his role at Your Smile Dental of Lindenhurst, PLLC, from offering dental education to elementary school students, to tutoring undergraduates, to biomedical science research with applications for oral health and beyond.
With an array of skills in periodontics, restorative dental work, oral surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and more, patients seeking anything from a bi-annual checkup to a smile redesign can feel confident they are working with the very best. Dr. Tamburro lives in Dix Hills, NY.
Dr. Ryan Turner brings a wealth of expertise in periodontics and implant surgery to Your Smile Dental of Freeport, PLLC. A graduate of the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and member of their OKU National Dental Honor Society, Dr. Turner also served as an assistant clinical instructor and was Chief Resident in periodontics and implant surgery at the university.
As a board certified periodontist and implant surgeon, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, as well as in the placement of dental implants, bone grafting, and oral reconstruction.
Dr. Turner is a member of several respected organizations, including being a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is certified in Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for gum rejuvenation and performs laser surgery. His research in the field of periodontics was awarded the famous Birnberg Research Award and has been published in a number of world-renown dental journals. He has lectured at various meetings and seminars in the field.
Dr. Victor Katsman graduated from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. His goal is to offer dental care and services that everyone in the community feels confident in. He strives to ensure that every patient receives the care they need and deserve.
Before joining the Your Smile Dental of Freeport, PLLC, Dr. Eric Frank earned his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He also earned a masters degree in orthodontics from the university. Dr. Frank has served as a dental volunteer across the globe, including in Israel and Jamaica. His research has been published in numerous journals.
Before joining Your Smile Dental, Dr. Kyle Armstrong earned his dental degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Dentistry. Dr. Armstrong has extensive training in various dental specialties, is experienced in working with medically complex patients, and in working with specialists to formulate advanced multidisciplinary treatment plans. While in school, he was the student ambassador for the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where he interviewed and evaluated prospective candidates for the dental program. He was also a member of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry Implant Interest Group and the Gamma Phi Prosthodontic Honors Society. Dr. Armstrong enjoys community service, sports, and serving as a mentor. He lives in Freeport, NY.
Dr. Maiorino is a general dentist who served as chief resident at the New York University College of Dentistry after earning his degree there in 2001. Mike was onsite in New York City on September 11, 2001 and provided dedicated, hands-on assistance for the first four days of the tragedy. He received several awards for heroism, including the New York State Senate Liberty Award, the Congressional Appreciation Award, and the Town of Oyster Bay Citation Award.
Dr. Ryan Turner joined Your Smile Dental of Hauppauge, PLLC in 2019 and brings a wealth of expertise in Periodontics and Implant Surgery to the practice. Dr. Turner graduated from the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2010, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society the same year. Dr. Turner was an Assistant Clinical Instructor and the Chief Resident in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. As a board certified periodontist and implant surgeon, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases, as well as in the placement of dental implants, bone grafting, and oral reconstruction.
Dr. Turner is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. He is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American Dental Association, among other respected organizations. Dr. Turner is certified in Pinhole Surgical Technique (PST) for gum rejuvenation and performs LASER surgery. His research in the field of Periodontics was awarded the famous Birnberg Research Award and has been published in a number of world-renown dental journals. He has lectured at various meetings and seminars in the field.
Dr. Samantha You is a committed, patient-focused dentist with comprehensive knowledge of dental procedures, techniques, and tools. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and especially enjoys empowering her patients by creating awareness and actively providing them with dental education. Before joining the Your Smile Dental team, Dr. You graduated from Touro College of Dental Medicine. She has a particular interest and skill set in emergency dental care, operative dentistry, endodontics, fixed and removable prosthetics, and extractions. She is fluent in Korean and English. Dr. You lives in Central Islip, NY.
