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Dr. Eileen Dano Calamia
Dr. Eileen Dano Calamia is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who believes in
establishing good, healthy oral hygiene habits at a very young age. Not only does she focus on providing a fun and caring atmosphere for a child during their dental visits, but she also highly values educating parents and soon to be parents about a well balanced diet and preventative care.
Dr. Cristina B. Georgescu
“Dr. Cristina” as she is known by her patients and their parents is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist.
She was born in Romania and spent a year in Austria before calling Fresh Meadows, Queens her permanent home. She received her B.S. in Biology from St. John’s University in 2002 and attended Columbia University School of Dental Medicine to fulfill her dream of becoming a dentist. After receiving her D.D.S. from Columbia University, she completed a General Practice Residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
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Dr. Noreen Doherty
Dr. Noreen Doherty is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who believes that education and prevention are key in establishing life-long, healthy oral hygiene practices. During each dental visit, she strives to create a caring and compassionate experience for her patients and their families.
Dr. Kathleen Gonzales
Dr. Kathleen Gonzales otherwise known as “Dr. Kat,” has always wanted to be a dentist since she was 13 years old! She decided to go into pediatric dentistry specifically because she felt that she could make the biggest difference for people, if she helped them at a young age. She strives to give quality care to her patients and always advocating for the best treatment for them. She loves helping patients work through every procedure and encouraging them to believe in themselves.
Dr. Julianna Bair
Julianna Bair, DMD, is a dual board certified pediatric dentist and endodontist, dedicated to providing individualized and quality care to patients in New York City.
Dr. Cherie Walsh
Dr. Cherie Walsh is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist.
Originally from Westchester County, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Binghamton University and completed her dental degree at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. After completing a General Dentistry Residency at Interfaith Medical Center, she moved to South Carolina working as a Dentist in Sumter. It was there where her love for treating kids grew, leading her to return to New York to pursue training as a Pediatric Dentist at Mount Sinai Hospital. She is an active member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentists as well as the New York State Dental Association and National Dental Association. In addition, Dr. Walsh is an Attending Dentist at Mount Sinai Hospital where she spends time teaching and training residents in the Pediatric Dental Residency program.
Dr. Ashleigh Alex
Dr. Ashleigh Alex is a 3rd generation dentist originally from Long Island. Prior to dental school, Dr. Alex attended College of the Holy Cross and graduated with a degree in Biology. After college, she worked at Massachusetts General Hospital as a Clinical Research Coordinator in Gastrointestinal Oncology.
A great first visit awaits!
If this is your child’s very first visit to Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry, we know you’ve got questions. Everything you need to know is right here…