Dr. James McDonnell, an upstate New York native and graduate of Fairfield and Harvard Universities, currently resides in Malta, NY with his wife and five children. His pediatric dentistry specialty was obtained at The Children's Hospital of Boston where he also developed an easy-going reputation, and warm light-hearted manner that opens childrens hearts and minds for conversations about good oral hygiene and making healthy smiles. (He is also much better looking than Dr. McMahon, especially in a bow tie).

Dr. Eric McMahon was born and raised in sunny California, and finally came to the right coast when he was admitted to Harvards pediatric specialty training. He now lives happily in Ballston Lake, NY with his lovely wife and three children. Children from all over The North Country appreciate Dr. McMahons youthful personality and keen sense of humor that immediately puts both patients and parents at ease. His youthful super-hero-inspired approach adds fun and enjoyment to the entire workplace. (For the record, he routinely steals jokes from Dr. McDonnell).

Dr. Megan McMahon grew up in Queensbury, NY and has worked at The Smile Lodge since she was in high school. While working at a young age she was inspired by her favorite dentist, Dr. McDonnell. She figured if she could have this much fun every day, she would pursue dentistry. Becoming a doctor in 2015, after earning her Chemistry degree at St. Lawrence University and her dental degree at the University of Pacific in San Francisco, Dr. Megan McMahon returned to her hometown in upstate NY. She married her second favorite dentist in 2012 and together, Drs. Megan and Eric McMahon, enjoy traveling, playing soccer and softball, and spending time with their children.

Dr. Laila Hubbi graduated Rutgers University with a double major in Cell Biology & Neuroscience and Political Science. She then continued her education at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey receiving a Master of Biomedical Sciences in 2010. Dr. Hubbi went on to attend New York University College of Dentistry where she received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and completed her specialty in pediatric dentistry. While at NYU, Dr. Hubbi had the opportunity to participate in many rewarding outreaches that took her as close as Maine to as far as Nepal!

Dr. Hubbi has recently moved to the Albany area with her husband and daughter Nora to join the wonderful Smile Lodge team. Dr. Hubbi considers her patients an extension of her family. She loves working with children and has a very compassionate and caring personality. Dr. Hubbi is excited to provide a great and relaxing atmosphere where your child will have a positive and happy experience. When she is not practicing dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and attempting Pinterest recipes and ideas.

Dr. Jamie Lewis hails from the great state of Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Haverford College and the Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University. Dr. Lewis continued his education at Temple Hospital, completing his specialty training in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Lewis now resides in Wilton with his wife, a Queensbury native, and their three young children. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, cheering on Philadelphia sports, and spending time with his family. Dr. Lewis strives to provide a positive experience for all of his patients, regardless of their age or comfort level. He can never remember song lyrics but promises to sing his own rendition of your favorite tune.

Dr. Karissa Koster, originally from Wilbraham, MA, earned her dental degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and continued with her pediatric residency at The Lutheran Medical Center in Holyoke, MA. A master at flossing throughout schoolboth teeth and the dance moveshes always up for a dance-off challenge!

Outside of the office, Dr. Koster enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and exploring new places. Having moved to the area with her family in May 2019, Dr. Koster is always open to recommendations for new family-friendly activities or restaurants.

Dr. Lawrence Chen grew up on the golden coast of Los Angeles, CA. After graduating from the University of the Pacific for both his undergraduate and dental degrees, he moved cross-country to attend a general practice residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx.

Since then, he has worked in New York City since where he has seen many kids and the kids at heart. Although Dr. Chen enjoys his time with patients, he also tries to cook, travel, stay active, volunteer in the community, and refine his craft through continuing education.

Dr. Solomia Zhownirovych, originally from the beautiful state of New Jersey, made her way to Western New York where she attended the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. After rooting for the Bills for four years, she moved to Rochester to complete her residency at Rochester General Hospital. Continuing her move down the New York State Thruway, Dr. Zhownirovych now finds herself in Albany and is excited to be working at the Smile Lodge. Dr. Z enjoys dancing around her apartment, singing in her car, traveling and exploring new places, spending time with her friends and family, and trying to gain the affection of her Flame-Point Siamese cat, Juliet.

An Upstate New York native, Dr. Carl Fusco grew up riding his bike and exploring the hills around the village of Altamont, NY. He went on to complete his undergraduate degree at the University of New Hampshire and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Hungry for two more years of Buffalo chicken wings, he completed specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Oishei Childrens Hospital in Buffalo, NY, where he served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Fusco is thrilled to be a part of The Smile Lodge family and is dedicated to creating engaging, positive experiences for children of all ages at the dentist. When not in the office, you might see him hiking, paddling, climbing, and skiing in the Adirondacks or dancing to live music at SPAC.

Dr. Andrew Goodemote grew up in Queensbury, NY, and was inspired by both Dr. McMahons to pursue dentistry! After attending Boston College, he continued on to be classmates with Dr. Chen at the University of the Pacific, earning his dental degree in San Francisco. He returned to his home state, to complete an orthodontic residency at Stony Brook in Long Island, NY. Now, moving closer to home, he is ready to add to the services offered at the Smile Lodge to continue to provide the best quality care for our patients!

Dr. Lauren Geffen was born and raised in Queens, NY and wanted to be a dentist since she was 10 years old! She pursued her dreams as she studied Neurology and Physiology at the University of Maryland, and then went on to get her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. At Stony Brook, Dr. Lauren honed in on her passion for working with children and learned that she loved giving back to the community. She participated in dental mission trips to Jamaica, and rural parts of the US, and found so much joy in helping underserved communities. After dental school, she went on to specialize her skills as a Pediatric Dentist at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Dr. Lauren recently moved to Saratoga Springs with her husband and adorable Goldendoodle, Lola. They love exploring new places and are so excited for everything Upstate NY has to offer! In her free time, Dr. Lauren loves to cook and try new restaurants, stays active with running, biking, or yoga and plays frisbee with her dog (that would be number one if it were up to Lola). She is so excited to be part of this amazing team and cant wait to see you around the Lodge!

Dr. Sangmee Kim grew up in Queens, NY and is a proud New Yorker at heart. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She later went on to complete her pediatric specialty training at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT, where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Kim is very excited to return to her home state, where she now currently resides near Malta.

Aside from stressing the importance of flossing and brushing, Dr. Kim loves to spend her time traveling, finding new foods to try, baking, singing in the shower, and trying to keep up in Zumba class. She is very excited to be a part of The Smile Lodge family and hopes to see you soon!

Dr. Jaimin Sin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's in Biology and a Master's in EnvironmentalStudies with a health concentration. During her time at the University of Pennsylvania, she volunteered at various inner city tutoring programs and discovered a joy for teaching. She went on to take a gap year at an education nonprofit in Kensington, Philadelphia where she had a blast changing the culture among students and drawing them to opportunities for post-secondary education as well as trade/technical programs. While she greatly enjoyedworking with students, she was ultimately drawn to using health as a medium to help others find and achieve their livelihoods. She went on to complete her DMD at the University of Pittsburgh where she continued to provide mentorship for aspiring healthcare professionals. She then pursued a 3 year anesthesiology specialty at NYU Langone-Brooklyn, a Level 1 Trauma Center.During residency, she provided medical anesthesia in hospital operating rooms for procedures ranging from general surgery, urology, OBGYN, plastic surgery, and neurointerventional radiology, among others. Her dental anesthesia training came from serving private dental offices on the West Coast, with a focus on pediatrics, oral surgery, general dentistry, and periodontics.

Dr. Sin is passionate about dental anesthesiology as it combines enjoyment seeing patients achieving aesthetic dental outcomes through a medical approach. Her philosophy is that the oral cavity is a reflection of one's overall health, providing both physical and behavioral indicators of how a patient is faring. She hopes to find more ways to connect dentistry and medicine as a partnership in achieving comprehensive care for her patients. Dr. Sin is excited to serve The Smile Lodge's dental patients so they can achieve their best smiles, improve their overall health, and avoid experiencing pain and anxiety through their dental treatments.

Originally from Seoul, Dr. Jin Sung graduated from the Korean National Music School and majored in music at Ewha Womans University. After performing and teaching music at an elite boarding school in Seoul, she moved to the US to begin a new journey. She earned her dental degree and completed her pediatric dental residency at Tufts University. She also completed a residency program in New York City and she worked in upstate NY for several years where she provided necessary services to children who exhibited complex medical histories and behavior management issues. Dr. Sung is sincerely motivated and happy to brighten the spirits and achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in all her patients.

Dr. Carol studied dentistry at the University of Connecticut after earning a bachelors degree in biochemistry. She then completed both her pediatric residency and fellowship at Columbia University, followed by a masters degree in public health with a focus in health economics at King College London. For almost 15 years, Dr. Carols dental career in the American, European and International systems has led her to work in New York, London, Germany, Dubai and Kenya, with a focus on preventive care, functional appliances, and minimally invasive procedures. She has volunteered in several countries providing oral health care services, served as a consultant for GCDFund in London, and co-authored a declaration of child health protection rights for the WFPHA in Geneva, Switzerland. She currently continues to consult with a global health, education, and economic security foundation.

Everyone at The Smile Lodge welcomes the opportunity to meet your children and care for their growing smiles. We promise to treat your little ones as we would our own family members: gently and patiently, with the greatest kindness and compassion.