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.
 

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.

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.

Dr. Loan Mao, D.D.S.

Dr. Loan Mao grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area until leaving to receive her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California in San Diego. After spending four sunny years in Southern California, she packed her bags and moved to Buffalo, New York for her dental degree at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. After four years of dental training, she spent an extra two years to receive her specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Mao is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the Ninth District Dental Association.

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.