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 Michele
Savel, DDS
Combining professionalism with fun
“As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and mother of 2, I know how very
important it is that a child feels good about visiting the dentist.
I myself had very poor dental experience as a child and teenager. It
became most important to me that children receive quality care by a
friendly dentist who cares about their fears and their emotions. My
goal is that my patients never develop a fear of the dentist. I want
to help create a generation of non-phobic dental patients.
Our brand new offices are equipped with the latest state of the art
technology, including laser dentistry (no needle fillings, digital
x-rays and computer imaging. Our staff has extra training and
experience in dealing with children, everyone is aware that the
visit is supposed to be as fun and comfortable as possible.
Simply put, Kiddsmiles Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, state of the
art, positive environment. And it’s a great feeling when a child
walks into my office and says, ‘This is the coolest dental office
ever.’ However, nothing gives me greater satisfaction than when a
child leaves my office with a smile on their face.”
Pediatric Dental Certificate/Training: New York University, New
York, NY---Chief Resident
DDS degree at New York University: Awarded American Childrens
Dentistry Award for an undergraduate student.
Research: National Institute of Health, Biochemistry of dental
microflora.
Advanced Training Includes: Sippy Cup/Nursing Bottle Syndrome (Early
Childhood Caries), Thumb-Sucking Syndrome, Laser Pediatric
Dentistry, Interceptive Orthodontics, Dentistry for Children with
Special Needs, Hospital Dentistry, PALS
Member: Diplomate of The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Nassau County
Dental Association, American Dental Association
Volunteer Instructor: Makes dental presentations to day-care and
preschool students throughout the year.
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Kellie A. Alberry, D.D.S.
 Dr.
"Kellie" believes that every child should have a positive experience
at the dentist and strives to provide that for each patient. She
obtained an undergraduate degree in biology at Marist College. After
receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of
Buffalo, she completed two years of specialty training in pediatric
dentistry at the Women and Children's hospital of Buffalo. During
her residency, Dr. Kellie served as chief resident with added
responsibilities and also gained valuable knowledge in treating
children with special needs. After her many years in Buffalo, she
was eager to finally come back to where she was born and raised on
Long Island. In 2006, she had a life changing opportunity to travel
to the Dominican Republic and volunteer her services to the less
fortunate providing free dental care to children and adults.
Continuing lifelong education, giving back to the community and
spreading dental knowledge are some of her aspirations. She is also
an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the
Nassau County Dental Society, the American Dental Association and
the New York State Dental Association. Dr. Kellie and her husband,
Jim, met in Buffalo while completing their professional degrees and
enjoy living on Long Island. In her free time, Dr. Kellie loves to
exercise, sing, cook and spend time with friends and family. You may
hear her hum a tune or two during treatment. Dr. Kellie is a board
eligible pediatric dentist who is specially trained to treat
children and looks forward to eliminating fears in the most
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Amy Honig, D.M.D.
 Dr. Amy Honig is originally from Wilmington, Delaware where she spent her summers working in her father’s orthodontic practice. Dr. Amy received her undergraduate education from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2003. She then spent a year in Washington, DC where she worked for The Children’s Dental Health Project, a non-profit organization that promotes policies to improve children’s access to oral health. Dr. Amy then went on to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts where she graduated with a DMD in 2008. Following dental school, Dr. Amy completed a two year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry and Bellevue Hospital. While in residency, she participated in two week-long dental outreach trips to treat the dental needs of an underserved community in Nicaragua. Dr. Amy is NERB, CPR, and PALS certified and is an active candidate for board certification from the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of several professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Dr. Hajira Husain, D.M.D.
 Dr. Haj grew up in upstate NY and graduated with a B.A. in Biology as well as her D.M.D degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She then completed a general practice residency at StonyBrook University Hospital. Her post graduate Pediatric Dental training was completed at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington D.C. She has spent numerous hours volunteering her time to help children in need including a trip overseas to an orphanage in Honduras. She is
Board Certified and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association and the Suffolk County Dental Society.
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Dr. Loren Buonocore, D.M.D.
 Dr. Loren Buonocore grew up in Westchester County and has strong family and personal ties to the community. She went to Binghamton University where she graduated with honors in Biology and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. She then received the Dean's Merit Scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. At Penn, she was involved in many community outreach projects. After graduating in 2003, with a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, she attended New York University for specialty training in pediatric dentistry. While at NYU, she was selected chief resident and as such was assigned the most challenging cases.
Dr. Loren is a board certified pediatric dentist. She is a member of the ADA, AAPD and Ninth District Dental Society. Dr. Loren's dedication to her patients, professional demeanor and excellent care, combined with her warm and bubbly personality, make her the right choice to treat your child. She stresses prevention and takes the time needed to get to know every child's specific needs. She is always available to address any concerns and tailors her treatment options dependent on each child.
Dr. Loren enjoys spending time bike riding, going to the beach, skiing and recently picked up golf.
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Dr. Natasha
Larson, D.M.D.
 Dr.
Natasha Larson grew up in La Crosse, Wisconsin and obtained a
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. She then decided to leave her Midwestern roots to
continue her professional education in the Northeast. Dr. Natasha
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Boston University School of Dental
Medicine in 2008. After receiving her D.M.D. degree in Boston, she
completed a General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in
Manhattan, where she learned that pediatric dentistry was her true
passion. Dr. Natasha went on to complete a 2-year specialty training
program in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Connecticut and
the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. In addition to being CPR
and PALS certified, she is a member of the ADA and the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Natasha enjoys traveling, baking,
exercising, watching her favorite sports teams and spending time
with family and friends. While she is continually trying to improve
her Spanish, she is also fluent in Italian.
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Dr. Jeannie Alvarado-Astaiza, D.D.S.
 Dr. Jeannie grew up in Queens, NY, and currently resides in Nassau County. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. John's University and she received her DDS (Doctorate of Dental Surgery) from New York University College of Dentistry. After graduation she completed a one year General Practice Residency at Jamaica Hospital. She then practiced at Family Dental Practices in Queens and Nassau County. She completed her post graduate pediatric dentistry training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital; where she served as Chief resident. She has participated in various outreach programs both in the States and out of the States. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association. She is Fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Jeannie is married to her high school sweetheart and has three beautiful little girls. She spends her free time traveling and getting together with her family and friends.
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Dr. Amy O'Callaghan D.M.D.
 Dr. Amy O'Callaghan grew up in New Canaan, Ct as the youngest of three children. She obtained her B.S. in Biology at Virginia Tech where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She returned to CT for dental school at the University of Connecticut where she obtained her D.M.D. During her time at UConn, Dr. Amy was given numerous academic, leadership and community service awards including the Dean's Award and AAPD Certificate of Merit. She participated in various community programs designed to provide free dental education and treatment including an overseas trip to Belize. It was during these community outreach projects that she found her passion for pediatric dentistry. Dr. Amy went on to complete her post graduate training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut and Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Currently she is a board candidate and a member of the ADA and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Amy lives with her husband Jon, a fellow UConn dental school graduate, on Long Island. She enjoys baking, running and playing with her Lab mix, Riley.
It is Dr. Amy's goal that every child has a positive, stress-free and fun experience at the dentist.
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Dr. Caroline Shaw D.D.S
 Dr. Caroline looks forward to providing your child with compassionate, quality dental care. After a big move to the east coast, she completed her specialty residency in pediatric dentistry at Jacobi Hospital at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Originally hailing from Washington State’s farm country, she graduated from Seattle Pacific University with her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry. Volunteering her time and skills as a dentist is especially close to her heart. She has served those in need locally with the Give Kids a Smile program and Harlem Kids’ Day, and abroad in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Kenya. Dr. Caroline is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association. In her free time, she loves anything that involves sunshine and being outside. She and her husband, Jason, love to explore New York State and train for marathons with their Siberian Husky, Nasha.
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