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.
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 132 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestStephanie Bates
a year ago
I went tonight to get my teeth cleaned and I told the dental hygienist, my permanent retainer had been loose for a few years and to be careful in that area as I have always been . This is a retainer that has been in for over 30 years!!! Never has been a problem nor has ever fallen out..!! Well the hygienist went to hard and it fell out ; Dr. Gomez has the nerve to charge me for putting it back in !! $200, I even asked her to split the difference and I would pay $100 and she said No!! I'm very upset and if it wasn't for my sons braces my family would not be going back! I will not be going back to her as she is very rude ! She should not be charging me for her staff's incompetence!
Rogeria Teodoro
2 years ago
The best
Dominic DeFelice
2 years ago
Always friendly and attentive to your needs. Very helpful with insurance benefits and questions. An all around good experience. Dr Gomez takes the time with patients to explain the procedures she will be administering.
Juan Carlos Trujillo Mayol
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CLINIC... The suggestions why NOT... would be extremely extensive, based on my experience; but I will try to summarize in a few topics. YOUR DENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL HEALTH. Note. The word SUPPOSED SUPPOSEDLY will be used as a synonym of relativity that DOES NOT AFFIRM OR DENY, due to lack of circumstantial evidence. It is the responsibility of the reader to use it based on their experience. That said...IF YOU STILL WANT TO RISK... 1st. Be very insistent on knowing what your copays are for that procedure you need and are recommended. 2nd..Write down the name of the assistant, front desk clerk, or specialist who offered you those approximate copay numbers. 3rd. Keep in mind that they will supposedly use a software to give you that estimate, and that it can vary... of course, generally do not expect that variation to be to pay less; Nor should it come as a surprise that after paying a supposed copay, other pending payments arrive at your address because the insurance has supposedly changed your final coverage. As explained to me by Dr. Norma herself. 4th. Don't be surprised if they don't seem very interested in talking about money and future payments on the day they offer you the procedure; that will happen days before the dental procedure or the same day, I assume supposedly that they do it so that you do not get doubly stressed. EYE, take these estimates in writing at all times, if necessary, said by whom, from day 1 and you will draw your own conclusions. 5th. Any complaint or suggestion can be sent to Dr. Norma G, however, be very careful with your expressions of frustration and displeasure due to some bad administrative or technical experience, because curiously, Dr. will explain after her apologies, the supposed good performance of her employees, with little or no responsibility and to conclude, he will even offer you civil law lessons, reminding you that "they are all good and honest people, trying to do their job in the best possible way and I consider any contrary statement to be defamation"-textual.Dra Norma . If it seems like a threat or warning, it may just be your subjective interpretation. Although the professional interline language leaves much to be desired. Well, apparently the hundreds of good opinions are more relevant than the negative 7 and 8 with me. Good luck to all... I wish you not to go through my own bad experiences in this clinic and MAKE TIMELY AND WISE DECISIONS... YOUR DENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL HEALTH. (Original) No RECOMENDARIA ESTA CLINICA... Las sugerencias del porque NO...serian sumamente extensas, basado en mi experiencia; pero tratare de resumir en pocos topicos. SU SALUD DENTAL ES IMPORTANTE DE LA MISMA MANERA QUE SU SALUD EMOCIONAL Y FINANCIERA. Nota. Se utilizara el vocablo SUPUESTO SUPUESTAMENTE, como sinonimo de relatividad que NO AFIRMA NI NIEGA, por falta de evidencias circunstanciales. Queda a responsabilidad del lector su uso basado en su experiencia. Dicho esto...SI AUN SE QUIERE ARRIESGAR... 1ro. Sea muy insistente en saber cuales son sus copagos para ese procedimiento que necesita y le recomiendan. 2do..Anote el nombre del asistente, empleado de recepcion o especialista que le ofrecio esos numeros de copagos aproximados. 3ro. Tenga en cuenta que supuestamente usaran un software para darle ese aproximado, y que puede variar...claro, generalmente no espere que esa variacion sea a pagar menos; como tampoco debe tomarlo de sorpresa que luego de pagar un supuesto copago lleguen otros pagos pendientes a su domicilio porque el seguro ha cambiado su cobertura final supuestamente. Segun me explico la propia Dra Norma. 4to. No se asombre si ese dia que le ofrecen el procedimiento no lucen muy interesados en hablar de dinero y pagos futuros; eso sucedera dias antes del proceder dental o el mismo dia, asumo supuestamente que lo hacen para que no se estrese doblemente. OJOOOO tome en todo momento por escrito de ser necesario esos aproximados, dichos por quien, desde el dia 1 y usted sacara sus propias conclusiones. 5to. Cualquier queja o sugerencia podra enviarsela a la Dra Norma G, sin embargo tenga muchisimo cuidado con sus expresiones de frustracion y desagrado por alguna mala experiencia administrativa o tecnica pues curiosamente la Dra, le explicara tras sus disculpas, el supuesto buen desempeno de sus empleados, con poca o nula recepcion de responsabilidad y para concluir le ofrecera hasta lecciones de derecho civil recordandole que "todos son personas buenas y honestas, tratando de hacer su trabajo de la mejor manera posible y cualquier afirmacion contraria la considero difamacion"-textual.Dra Norma. Si le parece amenaza o advertencia quizas sea solo interpretacion subjetiva suya. Aunque el lenguaje interlineas profesional deje mucho que desear. Pues al parecer es mas relevante los cientos de buenas opiniones que las 7 y 8 conmigo negativas. Suerte a todos...les deseo que no pasen por mis propias malas experiencias en esta clinica y TOME OPORTUNAS Y SABIAS DECISIONES... SU SALUD DENTAL ES IMPORTANTE DE LA MISMA MANERA QUE SU SALUD EMOCIONAL Y FINANCIERA.
Dave Kelsey
2 years ago
I had a filling fall out that had just been put in in a couple weeks before by another dentist. I called over to Pure Smiles to change dentists. We all know setting up your service with your insurance can be a twister. The staff there worked so hard to get everything setup. They are an amazing front desk staff. The next step was having Dr Gomez repair my tooth. I am 66 years old and I have had a lot of experience with doctors and dentists. After years of experience, you know talent when you experience it. My verdict? I am sort of kicking myself for not changing dentists to Pure Smiles long before this. Dr Gomez was great. Absolutely painless, and I didn't use novocaine! That's skill! Well It's been a week and my tooth is still feeling great. More: The facility is clean, up to date, and there is ample parking right on Route One in Branford, CT. I have set up MY schedule of dental care. I'll be back to Pure Smiles in a few months. I'm looking forward to my appointment with full confidence. - DK - Aug 30- 2022
Christopher Brady
2 years ago
The entire staff is understanding, patient, respectful and non-judge mental. Excellent quality work and very friendly.
Richard Mingione
2 years ago
Hello. Had my first appointment June 24,2022. Appointment was made with dentist Michelle Hanover. I never met any dentist while at my appointment. I met Martha who was very nice and helpful then another woman comes in never identifies herself and looks at X-ray and says u need this pulled amongst many other X-rays for full mouth. I told her I could not come mornings multiple times and up to me leaving the room she kept saying u can come tomorrow at 9 am. I feel like when making a appt with a dentist u should see a dentist. I also feel like I was unheard to the point where this other woman may as well have been reading off a script and not listening at all. Will and Martha ty for ur help but unfortunately I will not be returning. This was not a good experience and I def would not recommend this practice to anyone. I left fully aggravated.
Bad Boy
2 years ago
Had step 1 of an implant and the staff was professional, knowledgeable and the surgeon did a great job,practically painless
Kathy Grant
2 years ago
Everyone else at this office is absolutely fantastic. Appointments always on time, services are professional and done precisely with nothing left to chance. Of your looking for the best dental practice on the shoreline call Pure Smiles!
Cynthia Lawless
2 years ago
Awesome as always!
jatnna vega
2 years ago
Exception service, treated kindly by all the staff. My teeth look better than ever and I'm very pleased with the dental work that was done throughout my years with braces. Doctor Gomez and all her staff are incredibly professional and outstanding. I highly recommend Pure Smiles for any dental treatment.
Carol Milatz
2 years ago
I hard a cleaning and needed some cavities filled. Will return for a crown. Everyone is friendly and professional. Dr. Gomez is outstanding. I Can recommend Smiles to everyone.
Natalie Krahn
2 years ago
If you are looking for a clinic that takes advantage of your insurance and does not treat you like a person this is the place for you. I have never had such a terrible experience...from painful x-rays and cleanings, to rude staff, and disorganized scheduling.
Rocco Compitello
2 years ago
Always friendly and professional. With them for years we can go anywhere else
Eileen Baird
2 years ago
Very Professional and Friendly
Rick Grossman
2 years ago
Was there for a cleaning and exam. Always thorough and professional. My hygienist was terrific.
Steve Heltke
2 years ago
Very welcoming and friendly office.I am usually terrified of the dentist,the Doctor and the assistant's friendly calm demeanor, put me right at ease
Julie Hackett
2 years ago
I had teeth/mouth experiences when I was younger which caused me great anxiety about having my teeth cleaned. But choosing to become a patient at Pure Smiles was the best decision ever! The staff at reception are always friendly, the dental hygienist is always gentle and caring. Dr. Gomez is awesome and she has the best team to support her!
Jen Daley
2 years ago
I am now going to Dr. Gomez after being followed by my dentist for over 40 years. Everyone at the practice is kind and very cooperative. I was taken right away at my appointment time, and I had a positive and painless experience having a cavity filled. It is truly a wonderful practice!
Cleng Dlp
2 years ago
The team here is exceptional - professional, attentive and very thorough. I've been a patient for years and not a single time have I considered going somewhere else.
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