Meet Our Doctors

Michael Kokolis, D.D.S

Qualifications

General dentistry with continuing education and experience in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain, including snoring and sleep apnea

Education

• Associates Degree St. John’s University: 1991-1993
• Bachelor’s of Science Adelphi University: 1993-1996
• Doctor of Dental Surgery New York University College of Dentistry: 1996-2000
• Two year residency in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Orofacial Pain, NYU College of Dentistry: 1999-2001

Continuing Education

• Academy of Orofacial pain annual meetings
• Academy of Cranial facial pain annual meetings*
• 05/01 Academy of Orofacial pain and annual meeting in Washington D.C.
• 07/01 Academy of Cranialfacial pain annual meeting in San Antonio TX.
• 05/02 Academy of Orofacial pain annual meeting in TX.
• 05/03 Academy of Orofacial pain annual meeting in Puerto Rico.
• 05/04 Academy of Orofacial pain annual meeting in San Francisco, Ca.
• 04/05 Academy of Orofacial pain annual meeting in Phoenix, AZ
• 04/06 Academy of Orofacial pain annual meeting in Las Vegas, NV

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Shady S. Samuel, D.D.S

Education

• State University of New York at Buffalo
• St. John’s University 

Clinical Experience

• Staten Island University Hospital- Pediatric Dental Resident, July 2012- Present
• New York Methodist Hospital- PGY-1 Resident, PGY-2 Chief Resident, July 2010- July 2012

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, July 2010- Present
• Alpha Omega Professional Dental Fraternity, September 2008- Present
• CMDA (Christian Medical Dental Association), September 2007- Present
• American Student Dental Association (ASDA), May 2006- Present

Honors

• Second District Dental Society – June 2011
• Scholarship for Exemplary Clinical work – August 2009

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Stephanie Sfiroudis, DDS., MS.

Education

• Advanced Education Program in Periodontics, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
• Masters in Oral Biology, Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
• D.D.S., Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine
• B.S. Biology, minors in Philosophy of Science and Chemistry, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 

Academic Honors and Awards:

• 2017 Northeastern Society of Periodontics Certificate of Achievement (highest GPA in periodontic, pre-doctoral classes) 
• 2017 The Blasco C. Gomes Award (excelling in periodontics clinic) 
• 2017 The Quintessence Award (accumulating the most points/highest daily assessment score total in general clinic) 
• 2017 Dental Implant Student Award (among the top 3 student GPAs in oral surgery/emergency medicine classes) 
• 2013 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Gold Medal for Highest Biology Major GPA 3 
• 2009-2013 St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s List 
• 2009-2013 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society 
• 2009-2013 St. John’s Honors Program member

 Research Experience

• Jun 2018-May 2020 Dr. Srinivas Myneni  Studied gingival mesenchymal stem cells and their ability to grow/differentiate on hydroxyapatite scaffolds 
• Jun 2014-Aug 2014 Dr. Soosan Ghazizadeh  Studied salivary gland biology, oral cancer, and the therapeutic use of various inhibitors 
• Dec 2012-May 2013 Dr. Richard Stalter  Study plant biodiversity, the ecology of rare plants, and the invasive non-native plant species of Key West, Florida 
• May 2012-Dec 2012 Dr. Ivana Vancurova  Studied the mechanisms regulating expression of NFkB- dependent pro-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic genes in human leukocytes by Western Blot and PCR techniques 
•  May 2011-Aug 2011 Dr. Irvin Hirshfield  Explored the effect of cyclopropane fatty acids in cell membranes of E. coli by plating and counting colonies after exposure to hydrogen peroxide, acid, and heat

Professional Organization

• American Academy of Periodontists
• Northeastern Academy of Periodontists
• American Dental Association
• New York State Dental Association
• American Academy of Osseointegration
• International Academy of Facial Aesthetics

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Jennifer Ko, DDS

• EDUCATION
  • Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ -- M.S.C. candidate in Orthodontics
  • New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY -- D.D.S. in Dentistry
  • New York University, College of Arts and Sciences, New York, NY -- B.S. in Biology

• RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
  • Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 
    Graduate Student Researcher Thesis advisors: Drs. Richard Bloomstein and Wei Huang; Thesis studied the effect of build angle and print layer height on the accuracy 3-D printed dental models using a digital light processing (DLP) 3-D printer MoonRay as well as the best-fit algorithms-powered software Geomagic
• PUBLICATIONS
  • American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics 09/2021
    • Ko J, Bloomstein RD, Briss D, Holland JN, Morsy HM, Kasper FK, Huang W. Effect of build angle and layer height on the accuracy of 3-dimensional printed dental models. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. (Accepted and to be published 08/2021)
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dentistry 06/25/2020
    • Huang W, Shan B, Ang BS, Ko J, Bloomstein RD, Cangialosi TJ. Review of Etiology of Posterior Open Bite: Is There a Possible Genetic Cause?. Clin Cosmet Investig Dent. 2020;12:233-240
• TEACHING EXPERIENCE
  • Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ 07/2017—05/2020
  • NYU College of Dentistry, New York, NY 09/2013—05/2014
• PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
  • American Dental Education Association at NYU College of Dentistry 2013—2014, President
  • American Dental Education Association at NYU College of Dentistry 2014—2015, Advisor
  • American Dental Education Association at NYU College of Dentistry 2012—2015, Member
  • Korean Student Dental Association at NYU College of Dentistry 2013—2014, Secretary
• HONORS
  • Dean’s Merit Scholarship (for three consecutive years) 2012—2015
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Society for Academic Excellence 2013—2015
  • Julius Silver Scholarship (for three consecutive years) 2008—2011
  • Presidential Honors Scholar (for three consecutive years) 2008—2011
  • AP Scholar with Distinction

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Pavlos K. Malonoukos, D.M.D

Doctoral, Collegiate, and International Education

• Upstate Medical University: General Practice Residency
• TUFTS University: School of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D)
• St. John’s University College of Arts and ScienceBachelor of Science (B.S) Major: Biology

Experience

• TUFTS University Experience : Dental Internship at Tampa Family Health Centers, Inc.

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Georgia Dellas, D.M.D

Education

• Wagner College, NY: Bachelors of Science, May 2009
  TUFTS University, Boston, MA: Doctor of Dental Medicine, May 2013

Residency 

• New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY: General Practice Residency
  • 2 year residency

Membership in Professional Societies

• Second District Dental Society (SDDS)
• New York Student Dental Association (NYSDA)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE)

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Virendra Shah, D.D.S.

Education

• Ahmedabad Science College, Ahmedabad, India: 1966-1968
• Nair School of Dentistry, Mumbai, India: 1968-1973
• General Practitioner Dental Residency: 1974-1975.
• New York University School of Dentistry, NY: 1976

Skills
All facts of general dentistry including:

• Dental Examinations
• Operatives
• Simple Extractions & Periodontics
• Fixed & Removable Prosthetics
• Anterior & Molar Root Canal Treatments

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Liney C. Espinosa, D.D.S.

Education

• Javeriana University School of Dentistry, Bogota Colombia, DDS: 1986
• Certificate in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry Federation of Colombia: 2001
• State of Florida, Registered Dental Hygienist, RDH: 2005
• New York University, Masters in Global Public Health (MGPH): 2011
• New York University College of Dentistry, DDS: 2014
• Bronx Lebanon Hospital, General Practice Resident (GPR) – Dental: 2015

Experience

• Private Practice of Linev Espinosa, Bogota Colombia – Head Dentist: 1987-2006
• Colombian Air Force, Dental Community Service – Dentist: 1986-1987
• Employment Group Inc., Bogota Colombia – Dentist: 1988-1994
• Davivienda Bank – Dental Center, Bogota Colombia – Head Dentist: 1995-2006
• Garden State Dental Management, New York, NY – Dental Assistant: 2006-2010
• Academy for Academic Leadership – Faculty Development Seminars: 2014-2015
• Uptown Dental Group – Associate DDS: 2015-2016
• Tribeca Dental Studio – Associate DDS: 2016-2018
• Valger Alex & Irene Dentistry Orthodontics: 2018-present

Awards

• New York University College of Dentistry Class of 2014:
  Class of 1932 Robert J. Dittola Memorial Award: “Excellence in clinical Dentistry”

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Ashita Chawla, D.D.S

Education

• New York University, College of Dentistry, New York, NY: Advanced Placement: DDS, 3 year program with emphasis on hands on learning experience within a large and diverse patient population: 2013-2016
• Sardar Patel Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India: Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Surgery: 1999-2005

Experience

• Concerned Dental Care, NY
• Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center: General Practice Residency
• Puran Dental Clinic
• Advanced Dental Care
• NYU College of Dentistry, Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion
• Sadar Institute of Dental and Medical Sciences

Professional Organizations

• American Student Dental Association
• Indian Dental Association
• Chandigarh Dental Association
• Advanced Placement Student Dental Association
• Punjabi Student Association

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Salon Choi, D.M.D

Education

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: NYC Health and Hospitals – Queens: General Practice Residency: June 2019
• Rutgers School of Dental Medicine: Doctor of Dental Medicine: May 2018
• The UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: Master of Biomedical Sciences: May 2013
• Cornell University: Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, Health and Society: May 2019

Community Involvement

• ADA Give Kids a Smile, Volunteer
  
• Provided oral health education, screening and dental prophylaxis to children and provided fluoride treatment to help prevent tooth decay in children.
• Chinatown YMCA Community Service, Volunteer
  Provided oral hygiene instructions, distributed oral hygiene kit to children and raised awareness of oral hygiene.

Professional Organizations

• American Student Dental Association
• Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics Honor Society

Certifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Reporting Child Abuse
• Infection Control

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Aditi A. Parikh, D.M.D

Education

• George Washington University: MPH in Epidemiology, 2011
• University of Pittsburgh, DMD, 2006
• niversity of Pittsburgh, BA, 1999

Residencies

• Peninsula Hospital Dental Department: Residency for NYS Dental License: May 2007 – 2008.
• Montefiore Medical Center: Attended General Practice Dental Residency : August 2006 – March 2007.

Professional Experience

• Aspen Dental: General Dentist
• Smile NY Outreach LLC: General Dentist
• Western Dental: General Dentist
• Smile America: General Dentist
• Family and Cosmetic Dentistry: General Dentist
• Quality Dental Care: General Dentist
• Hartford Dental Care: General Dentist
• George Washington University Cancer Institute: MPH Research Institute Assistant
• Albany Access Dentistry: General Dentist
• Preferred Dental Care: General Dentist
• Kings 26 Dentistry PC: General Dentist

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Bobak Bakhshoudeh, D.D.S

Education

• Advanced Education Program in Endodontics: New York University College of Dentistry, June 2016

- American Board Eligible Endodontist

• New York University College of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery, May 2013
• SUNY Stony Brook University, BA in Health Sciences 

Honors

• Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Omega Chapter: Dental Honor Society 
• The Samuel Charles Miller Award
• Clinical Honors in Periodontics 
• Clinical Outreach Experience 
• Sigma Beta Honor Society
• Golden Key Honor Society

Research

• NYU PG Endodontics - Denstply Resident

- Influence of Clinical and Demographic Factors on Pain Following Pulpectomies for Teeth with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis

- Primary co-author. Study assessed the influence of sex, ethnicity and age on pre and post-operative levels of pain in patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpits. 

Professional Organizations

• American Association of Endodontics
• Clinical Society of Periodontics 
• Oral Cancer Walk
• Clinic Representative 
• Head and Neck Anatomy Tutor
• Student National Dental Association 
• American Diabetes Association 
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Association

   

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Siyan Lin, D.D.S

Education

• Columbia University College of Dental Medicine: Certificate of Periodontics
• New York University College of Dentistry: Certificate in Prosthodontics
• New York University College of Dentistry: Doctor of Dental Surgery D.D.S
• Polytechnic Institute of New York University: B.S. In Chemistry

Honors and Awards

• NYU College of Dentistry Honor Program in Special Patient Care - 2008
• Summa Cum Laude Polytechnic Institute of New York University - 2004
• Polytechnic Institute of New York University Dean's List - 2004
• Polytechnic Institute of New York University Dean's List - 2003

Associations and Positions

• New York University College of Dentistry - Clinical Assistant Professor Prosthodontics 
• American Academy of Periodontology: 2011-2014
• American College of Prosthodontists: 2008-2013

Research and Presentations 

• Northeast Postgraduate Implant Symposium, Boston, MA

           Presentation: Peri-implantitis: From Creation to Elimination

• 25th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Osseointegration 

       Poster presentation: Laboratory Torque Testing, Histomophometric and Biomechanical Testing of Self - Tapping Implant Thread Designs 

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Jennie Lupo, D.D.S

Education

•  New York University College of Dentistry, D.D.S: May 2006
•  SUNY Stony Brook, B.S Biology: May 2001
•  St. Francis Preparatory H.S: June 1997

Clinical Experience

• Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, NY : General Practice Resident
• New York University College of Dentistry: Student Doctor
• NYUCD- Special Patient Care Honors Program

Professional Organizations

• ADA, ADEA, ASDA, NYSDA, QCDS

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Jae Kim, D.D.S

• Education
  • 2018 University of Southern California, Certificate in Orthodontics and Masters of Science (MS) in Craniofacial Biology
  • 2015 New York University, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • 2010 University of Toronto, Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) Biomedical Engineering Honors
• Awards
  • New York Academy of Oral Rehabilitation Award, NYUCD 2015 
  •  Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Honor Dental Society 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 
  • Academic Scholarship funded by Dr. Elsa PleugerRahmsdorff, NYUCD 2012
• Research Experience
  • Feb. 2014 – April 2015 Dr. Lipp Lab (NYU): Researcher 
  • Feb. 2014 – April 2015 Dr. Yamano Lab (NYU): Researcher 
  • May 2010 – Aug 2011 Truong Lab (University of Toronto): Researcher
  • Jan 2009 – April 2009 Bloorview Kids Rehab: Researcher
• Publications 
  • Qudrat, J.Kim, K. Truong (2016). The spatiotemporal relationship between local Ca2+ signaling and P2X2R-activated membrane blebbing. Cell Calcium

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