Tooth Works Pediatric Dentistry opened its doors in 2012, but Dr. Vanessa and Dr. Sejal met years ago as fellow students at the New York University College of Dentistry and quickly became friends. Their friendship grew stronger during the two years they spent together as colleagues at Montefiore Medical Centers pediatric dentistry specialty training program. During this time, both Dr. Sejal and Dr. Vanessa realized that their career goals and dreamsto practice and provide great dental carecould be wonderfully accomplished by opening their own clinic as pediatric dentists on the upper west side in NYC. They have since been joined by fellow Montefiore alums, Dr. Mallory Marquie and Dr. Laura Wysocki, and look forward to many more years of providing great care.
Dr. Vanessa Lugo Hart, a native of the Dominican Republic and a fluent Spanish speaker, is a graduate of the New York University College of Dentistry and completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Vanessa iscertified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Vanessa has been the recipient of numerous distinctions and honors throughout her career. As a dental student, Dr. Vanessa was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilons Omega Chapter (the National Honor Dental Society) and into the Honors Program for special patient care. She also received the New York Academy of Dentistry Award for Ethics and Professionalism, awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated high standards of ethics and professionalism. At Montefiore, Dr. Vanessa was elected by her peers and faculty as the Chief Resident of the pediatric dentistry program.
Dr. Sejal Patel was raised in California but has called New York City home for over a decade. She is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and the New York University College of Dentistry. After dental school, Dr. Sejal completed a two-year specialty training program in Pediatric Dentistry at the Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York. She is a recipient of the Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award awarded annually to approximately twenty individuals for scoring in the top 3% on the American Board of Pediatric Dentistrys comprehensive board examand is also certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Mallory Marquie, better known to her patients as Dr. Mal, grew up in Kankakee, Illinois. While completing her undergraduate degree at Butler University, she began working as a dental assistant and knew she had found her professional calling. Dr. Mal continued her education at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, where immersion in the pediatric clinic ignited her passion for treating children. Living in downtown Chicago for four years transformed Dr. Mal into a city-dweller and she headed to New York City to complete her pediatric specialty training at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY.Dr. Mal iscertified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Mal has been recognized for her achievements throughout dental school and beyond. She was elected by the faculty at UIC into the Sigma chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society, which recognizes students for their academic excellence, strength of character, and professional integrity. She was also the recipient of the American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award, acknowledging her scholastic achievements and potential impact on the profession of dentistry. Upon completing her specialty training at Montefiore, Dr. Mal received the Grace H. Lim Memorial Award for her exemplary academic performance and clinical excellence as a resident.
During her free time, Dr. Mal enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring different neighborhoods, eating her way through the NYC food scene, taking in all of the rich cultural events the city has to offer, and seeing as many live concerts and Broadway shows as possible!
Dr.LauraWysocki was born in New York City and raised on Long Island. She is a graduate of The University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC and The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. After dental school, Dr.Lauracame back to NY to complete a specialty training program in Pediatric Dentistry at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Dr.Laurais dedicated to serving others through dentistry and has traveled to Nicaragua, Panama, and Jamaica to provide the locals with dental care. She also splits her time during the week to work at the Rose F. Kennedy Center in the Bronx a premier center dedicated to providing dental treatment to patients of all ages with Special Healthcare Needs.
During her free time, Dr.Lauraenjoys walking around exploring the sights (and smells) of the city with her dog Charlie, playing intramural sports with friends, going to Mets games, and visiting the beach with her family.
Dr. Barnes is a graduate of New York University College of Dentistry and the University of Health Sciences, Antigua School of Medicine. He completed his dental residency at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and his anesthesia residency at Brookdale Medical Center, also in Brooklyn, New York.
In 1993 Dr. Barnes started Paramount Ambulatory Anesthesia, a provider of office-based ambulatory anesthesia for the pediatric dental patient. He also held a part-time attending position at Interfaith Medical center from 1993-2000 and at Bronx Lebanon Hospital from 2000-2001, where he was responsible for delivering anesthesia care to pediatric and special needs patients in the dental department. He was also responsible for delivering weekly lectures on anesthesia/sedation to the dental residents.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 21 reviews
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2 years ago
Very nice office. Dr Amy Lissette and Abby are great with young ones!
Lilly Recht
2 years ago
Got my kids teeth cleaned today!!!! Was a great experience!!! LOVE the front desk ladies!! So friendly and easy going! So happy I chose this place!
Benita Meswania
2 years ago
Be very careful, I took my five year old and am very disappointed in how the billing and treatment plan was managed. They put you through treatment and never advised on what would or wouldn't be covered - given my experience with my own dentist you would assume a filling is covered! By the time you leave you get a $500 bill, told they will claim and then refund, but they don't give you a penny back! i had to chase them three times and the front desk is like a circus - they have no clue what they are doing. ask them bluntly is it covered!!!!
Julie Kleinman
3 years ago
Unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with tooth works and believe they did unnecessary and very expensive treatment for our then 4 year old (according to our new dentist). The staff were frequently rude and made it very difficult to book appointments. The dentist is super nice, though, and very good with kids.
Allan Beaufour
3 years ago
Dr. Mal is a fantastic dentist. She knows exactly how to make our daughter comfortable, and it's an effortless visit to the dentist every time
Julie Kleinman
3 years ago
Unfortunately we have had a very bad experience with tooth works and believe they did unnecessary and very expensive treatment for our then 4 year old (according to our new dentist). The staff were frequently rude and made it very difficult to book appointments. The dentist is super nice, though, and very good with kids.
Sharon Parobeck
4 years ago
My son has been a patient here since he was just under 2 years old and is 8 now. He absolutely LOVES going to the dentist! Both Dr. Sejal and Dr. Vanessa and super friendly with both parents and children, knowledgeable and work very quickly to keep all appointments on time. Highly recommend this practice - they take the time to explain all issues and teach children how to practice good dental hygiene from an early age.
Michael Tabrizi
4 years ago
Dr. Vanessa is everything you want in a pediatric dentist. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind to my special needs child. Her entire staff are very pleasant to work with.We moved to NYC recently from Long Island where my son Alex had his dentist for the past 12 years. Dr. Vanessa came highly recommended from my sons school and from the first interaction I could tell that she was the master of the art of making children feel calm. I recommend her and her staff highly to anyone who is in need of a pediatric dentist.
Ben Wolf
4 years ago
Fraud! Typical Manhattan overcharging establishment. It turned out they provided a more expensive treatment for my child that was not necessary. Take your business elsewhere.
Jeanne Hainz
5 years ago
This place is the best kept secret in pediatric dentistry in Manhattan. The office has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The nurses are gentle and friendly. My son's dentist is Dr. Mallory Marquie. She is very talented in working with kids. She is thoroughly entertaining but also very patient and simply amazing in breaking down complex procedures into kid-friendly concepts. I was fearing my son's first visit to a dentist but Dr. Marquie made it into a fun and educational experience for both my son and me. We made great memories, too!
Sharon Parobeck
5 years ago
My son has been a patient here since he was just under 2 years old and is 8 now. He absolutely LOVES going to the dentist! Both Dr. Sejal and Dr. Vanessa and super friendly with both parents and children, knowledgeable and work very quickly to keep all appointments on time. Highly recommend this practice - they take the time to explain all issues and teach children how to practice good dental hygiene from an early age.
Ben Wolf
5 years ago
Fraud! Typical Manhattan overcharging establishment. It turned out they provided a more expensive treatment for my child that was not necessary. Take your business elsewhere.
Michael Tabrizi
5 years ago
Dr. Vanessa is everything you want in a pediatric dentist. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and kind to my special needs child. Her entire staff are very pleasant to work with.We moved to NYC recently from Long Island where my son Alex had his dentist for the past 12 years. Dr. Vanessa came highly recommended from my sons school and from the first interaction I could tell that she was the master of the art of making children feel calm. I recommend her and her staff highly to anyone who is in need of a pediatric dentist.
Jeanne Hainz
5 years ago
This place is the best kept secret in pediatric dentistry in Manhattan. The office has a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The nurses are gentle and friendly. My son's dentist is Dr. Mallory Marquie. She is very talented in working with kids. She is thoroughly entertaining but also very patient and simply amazing in breaking down complex procedures into kid-friendly concepts. I was fearing my son's first visit to a dentist but Dr. Marquie made it into a fun and educational experience for both my son and me. We made great memories, too!
Ulviyya Balajayeva
6 years ago
My son is the patient of dr Mallory ,we are very happy to have such a caring, gentle and fun dentist, the place itself is quite clean and colorful, I do recommend this place.
Basil Moore
6 years ago
I find this dentists office the best place to bring your kids! When you walk in you find it to be very clean, very friendly looking, and very comfortable. While your child is waiting, they can Entertain themselves by playing on one of the Tablets they have in the waiting room. The people at the front desk are very friendly. When you walk into the dentists office you notice that it is very clean, and very friendly looking as well! The dentists are very professional, and kind. They know what they are doing, and they do it well. Your young child can also watch something on the small TV hanging above them when their teeth are getting worked on. Clean, friendly place, peak entertainment for your kids, friendly staff and dentists, and professional dentists, all make a great dentists office.
Adithya Bandela
6 years ago
A super cute pediatric dentist's office. The office is very bright and cheerful and very welcoming for little ones. The waiting space is very clean, has a bunch of books and toys as well as iPads to keep kids of all ages occupied. There's also a little nook to park strollers in. Another awesome touch is that the 3 "O"s in their logo at the entrance are interconnected gears and my 3yo loves turning them round and round forever. Finally, let's talk about the most important aspect of a dentist's office -- the dentists themselves. I've been taking my daughter here twice a year since she was an year old, and have seen 2 of the dentists. I've found them to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. They have given us very good age-appropriate advice on every visit, and make themselves available for follow-up consultation, q&a, etc, over email if needed. I continue to be a lazy dad, and only follow about 50% of their advice, but I feel like that still helped get us into a really good routine with our child's dental care. Great job, guys! Now, if you could juuuuust figure out a way of making me shed my laziness and follow your advice 100% of the time, I'd give you 6 stars!
Joe Herman
6 years ago
Wonderful with kids and inspires them to take care of their teeth.
Ulviyya Balajayeva
6 years ago
My son is the patient of dr Mallory ,we are very happy to have such a caring, gentle and fun dentist, the place itself is quite clean and colorful, I do recommend this place.
Adithya Bandela
6 years ago
A super cute pediatric dentist's office. The office is very bright and cheerful and very welcoming for little ones. The waiting space is very clean, has a bunch of books and toys as well as iPads to keep kids of all ages occupied. There's also a little nook to park strollers in. Another awesome touch is that the 3 "O"s in their logo at the entrance are interconnected gears and my 3yo loves turning them round and round forever. Finally, let's talk about the most important aspect of a dentist's office -- the dentists themselves. I've been taking my daughter here twice a year since she was an year old, and have seen 2 of the dentists. I've found them to be extremely knowledgeable and professional. They have given us very good age-appropriate advice on every visit, and make themselves available for follow-up consultation, q&a, etc, over email if needed. I continue to be a lazy dad, and only follow about 50% of their advice, but I feel like that still helped get us into a really good routine with our child's dental care. Great job, guys! Now, if you could juuuuust figure out a way of making me shed my laziness and follow your advice 100% of the time, I'd give you 6 stars!
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