Meet the Team
Kaylon DaCosta - Office Manager | |
| You will immediately appreciate the friendly and prompt service that Kaylon provides, as it comes very naturally to her. Originally from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Kaylon has an AAS in Computer Science from Borough of Manhattan Community College, a BS in Business Management & Finance from Brooklyn College and brings with her 11 years dental experience in various offices, as well as 1 ½ years at American Express where her customer service skills were further polished. Outside of work, Kaylon enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid reader, her 3 year old daughter Knathifa keeps her busy as well! |
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Ioana Stoia – Dental Hygienist | |
| Ioana Stoia was born in Romania and came to the USA in 1997. She attended medical school for five years in Romania, and moved into dentistry from there. She attained a degree in Dental Hygiene at New York University and has been practicing in dentistry for 12 years. She is very experienced in the management of patients with periodontal issues, long-term maintenance, and the special needs of orthodontic patients. Outside of the professions, she was on the Romanian National Ski team, and plays volleyball. |
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Brigida Padilla – Dental Assistant | |
| Originally from Ecuador, Brigida has been a dental assistant for 9+ years, and she is both enthusiastic and extremely capable. She is trained and adept at all procedures that this office performs, including digital radiography, sterilization, and patient care and instruction. A graduate of Universidad de Cuenca in Ecuador, she also enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her daughter. |  |
Dimitri Michelen– Dental Assistant | |
| Dimitri was trained as a dentist in his native country of the Dominican Republic. He has been working as a dental assistant in various practices in New York City for a few years, and joined our practice in 2008. Dimitri intends to become licensed and board certified in Pediatric Dentistry in the near future. He will be getting married in the fall of 2009, to his fiancé, Marcela, herself a medical doctor. Dimitri is also an avid swimmer and water polo competitor. |
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