General Dentistry

Dr. Bunza is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dental Medicine at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Section of Adult Dentistry, Division of Operative Dentistry and an Assistant Attending at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center where his responsibilities include directing the General Practice Residency Program. This program provides dental care for developmentally disabled, geriatric, and medically compromised patients. Dr. Bunza also is on the Medical Staff of the Isabella Geriatric Center.

Dr. Bunza is a member of the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry and was selected as one of America’s Cosmetic Doctors and Dentists by the Castle Connolly Guide.

Education
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, BS in Pre-Medicine
Polytechnic University, MS in Bioengineering
New York University Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, MPA in Health Care Planning and Administration
New York University College of Dentistry, DDS

Clinical Training
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency-Fellowship Program, Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry

General Dentistry, including cosmetic dentistry and implants.

Dr. Evangelidis is an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and the Director of the Fourth year comprehensive care program. Dr. Evangelidis teaches fourth year dental students extensively, is very interested in new clinical remedies and their efficacy and presents at various American Dental Education Association meetings.

Education
BA, Clark Univerisity, Worcester, MA.
DDS, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Certificate in Advanced General Dentistry
Masters in Public Health, Columbia University

Clinical Training
Advanced General Dentistry Certificate, Columbia University
Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry, Columbia University

Prosthodontist

Dr. Evans is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry in the Division of Prosthodontics at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He is a member of several national dental organizations and has contributed extensively to the dental literature. Dr. Evans has taught prosthetic dentistry for almost fifteen years. He is an Assistant Attending at New York Presbyterian Medical Center and also the Assistant Director of Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has provided prosthodontics care at the Faculty Practice since 1996. His main focus is prosthodontics where he uses his expertise on the replacement aspect of fixed and removable restorations, including implants. He also uses his training and experience in Maxillofacial Prosthetics, to help restore and provide oral function and health for patients who are undergoing chemo- and radiation therapies and also the rehabilitation of acquired and developmental defects through prosthetic repair.

Residency
General Practice Residency - Sydenham NFCC

Advanced Dental Education
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Certificate in Prosthodontics
Columbia University and Bronx Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Practice limited to Periodontics

Dr. Fine is presently Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Education, Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry and Postdoctoral Director of Periodontics at the College of Dental Medicine of Columbia University and Associate Attending Dental Surgeon on the Presbyterian Hospital Dental Service. Dr. Fine became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1993. He has participated extensively in the educational program, teaching dental students during all four years of their education and postdoctoral students in all three years of their master’s training programs. He has served on the American Academy of Periodontology committees including the Research, Science and Therapy Committee.

Dr. Fine has been the recipient of several teaching awards and fellowships at Columbia. He has been a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in funded research projects and he has authored or co-authored numerous articles, chapters and abstracts in the periodontal literature including co-authoring the text, Clinical Guide to Periodontics. He provides services in Implant Dentistry, Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the faculty practice.

Education
The Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, Doctor of Dental Medicine
The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, Bachelor of Arts

Clinical Training
Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr., College of Dental Medicine, Teaneck, New Jersey, Graduate Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine, Certificate of Training in Periodontics

Residency
Senior Resident (PGY-2), General Practice Residency (Certificate), The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center
General Practice Residency (PGY-1) (Certificate), Morrisania Neighborhood Hospital

Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Graham is a full-time Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in the Division of Restorative Dentistry. She is the director of the 3rd year Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Course and a Pathophysiology small group leader. She works extensively with first, second, and third year students in their preclinical and clinical programs. She was named Outstanding General Practitioner of her graduating dental school class and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society representing the top 10% of graduating students.

Education
St. John’s University, B.S. Biology
Columbia University, D.D.S
Columbia University, M.A. Supervision in Science Education
Columbia University, Ph.D. Candidate, Science Education

Clinical Training - Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Department of Dental Medicine, General Practice Certificate

General Dentistry

Dr. Habashy is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She is a graduate from New York University College of Dentistry who completed her General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Center. Dr. Habashy provides cosmetic and restorative dentistry.

Education
New York University College of Dentistry DDS

Residency
General Practice Residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center

Practice Limited to Prosthodontics

Dr. Lal is presently the Program Director of the Post Doctoral Prosthodontic’s Residency Program and Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry at the College of Dental Medicine of Columbia University. Dr. Lal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontics, Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics, and the New York Academy of Dentistry.

Dr. Lal specializes in implant, esthetic, and reconstructive dentistry. He has received state and national awards, as well as authored scientific papers on the use of computer generated surgical templates for prosthodontic and surgical implant planning and placement.

Education
DDS :: Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine 2004
Masters of Science and Certificate in Prosthodontics :: Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine 2002

Board Certification
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics

General Dentistry

Dr. Mitchell is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, as well as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry, at Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine. He has contributed extensively to the dental literature and has taught public health dentistry for nearly two decades. Dr. Mitchell’s wide-ranging professional activities have led to his selection for numerous awards and speaking engagements, including his current role as a weekly contributor to the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show. In this capacity, Dr. Mitchell serves as an oral health spokesperson to the Morning Show’s listening audience. Dr. Mitchell and his wife, Bridgette, are the proud parents of two daughters.

Education
Cornell University, B.A. (Neurobiology and Behavior)
Howard University, D.D.S.
Columbia University, M.P.H. (Executive Health Services Management)

Clinical Training
Harlem Hospital Center (affiliate of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University)
General Practice Residency in Dentistry
New York City Department of Health and the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Dental Public Health Residency

General Dentistry

Dr. Myers is the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and an Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Myers has been in dental education and private practice since 1980 and a full time faculty member at Columbia University since 1982. Dr. Myers is currently a member of the New York State Board of Dentistry, is an Educational Consultant to the Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners, is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and has served as a consultant to the Commission on Dental Accreditation. His special interests are Infection Control in the Dental setting, Quality Assurance and Clinic Management.

Education
Syracuse University B.S.
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery D.D.S

Clinical Training
Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry

Fellowship
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine Fellowship in Pediatric Dentistry

Periodontics and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Papapanou is Professor of Dental Medicine, Chair of the Section of Oral and Diagnostic Sciences, and Director of the Division of Periodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his research in the epidemiology of periodontal diseases, the assessment of microbial and host-derived risk factors, the pathobiology of periodontitis and its role in atherosclerosis, stroke and pregnancy complications. He is the recipient of the Jens Waerhaug Research Prize of the Scandinavian Society of Periodontology (1988), the 1st Anthony A. Rizzo Young Investigator Award of the International Association of Dental Research (1996), the Walther-Engel Award of the Academy for Graduate Dental Education, Karlsruhe, Germany (1998) and the Clinical Research Award and the Outstanding Educator Award of the American Academy of Periodontology (2007). He is member of the advisory board of several scientific journals, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a Past President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research.

Education
DDS :: University of Athens, Greece
DDS :: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
PhD :: Göteborg University, Sweden
Post-doctoral :: Forsyth Institute, Boston

Clinical Training
Periodontics :: Göteborg University, Sweden

Practice Limited to General Dentistry

Dr. Pappas is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry in the Division of Restorative Dentistry at Columbia College of Dental Medicine. She received her dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and completed a fellowship in Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Pappas currently teaches restorative dentistry to senior students and practices preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Education
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, D.D.S.
Hofstra University, B.A.. Biology

Clinical Training
Fellowship
Columbia University Medical Center
Certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry

Practice Limited to Orthodontics

Dr. Margherita Santoro is the Postdoctoral Program Director of the Division of Orthodontics and Associate Professor of Orthodontics at Columbia University College of Medicine.

She has published extensively in international specialty journals, and contributes as a reviewer as well. Dr. Santoro has been a dedicated teacher for almost 20 years. She was in private practice and taught at the University of Perugia in Italy before joining Columbia University.

She is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Santoro is fluent in the Italian and Spanish languages.

Education and Clinical Training
University of Perugia, School of Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis: D.D.S.
Catholic University, School of Dental Medicine, Roma, Italy: Clinical Fellowship, Division of Orthodontics
Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine: D.D.S.
Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine: Master Degree, Orthodontics.
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts and Science, Master of Art and Science in Dental Science.

Practice Limited to General Dentistry

Dr. Silvera is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She also treats seniors for the Elder Smile Program at Thelma Adair Center. In addition she works as an attending for the AEGD Program (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) program at the College of Dental Medicine. She is presently training for the NYC Marathon in 2008 and is currently studying French.

Education
University of Pennsylvania D.M.D.
Universidad Central de Venezuela (Caracas-Venezuela), Odontologo (DMD equivalent)
Instituto de Arte Federico Brandt, Caracas, Venezuela, Certificate in Art Studies

Residency
General Practice Residency, New York Presbyterian Hospital

Practice Limited to Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Dr. Zemnick is the Director of Predoctoral Prosthodontics and is an Assistant Professor of Prosthodontic Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She has presented at various conferences regarding immediate implant loading and Maxillofacial Prosthetics.

Education
New York University, B.A. Biochemistry
New York Medical College, M.P.H. Emergency Med.
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.
Columbia University, M.S. Prosthodontics
Columbia University & Bronx V.A. Medical Center, Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Clinical Training
Division of Prosthodontics, Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, M.S. in Prosthodontics
Columbia University & Bronx V.A. Medical Center, Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthetics

Residency
Columbia University, Prosthodontics
Columbia University & Bronx V.A. Medical Center, Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics