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Meet our Manhattan New York Dentists

Our Midtown Dental Team is ready to help you when you come in for oral care, whether it's for your regular hygiene cleaning, improving your smile, getting your old smile back, or for emergency dental treatment. Our friendly Dentists and Hygenists are very passionate about helping people achieve healthy teeth and gums for life through quality dental treatment and self-care education. Our goal is to eradicate dental disease from the world so everyone can live and smile happily.

We also have specialists on premesis so that if you need treatment done such as a wisdom tooth extraction, a root canal, dental implants, or even braces, you won't need to be referred to another office. Come meet our Chelsea Dental team!

Dr. Rajesh Kamdar DDS

Dr. Rajesh Kamdar, Founder
Dr. Kamdar began his dental career at Nair Hospital and Dental College in Bombay, India, earning his BDS (Bachelor in Dental Surgery) there in 1971.

Spending one year interning at his alma mater in both the Departments of Operative Dentistry and Pedodontics, he then passed the National Board and New York State Board Exams, earning his New York State License as a General Dentist in 1975. He went to work at Laguardia Hospital for the IV Team before becoming an Associate and practicing General Dentistry with Dr. Israel and Dr. Kirshen in the Bronx and later began his own private practice in Massapequa, New York. He became a dentist to help patients restore their smile and tooth function, because he feels it is a very gratifying goal to achieve.

In 1981 Dr. Kamdar became owner of Preferred Dental Associates, practicing General Dentistry full time, building a successful practice which continues to this day. He also continues his education, plays golf and tennis and enjoys studying management courses. A particular joy Dr. Kamdar relishes in is helping struggling students with their tuition, books, and housing needs in his native India.

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Dr. Shilpa Trivedi DDS

Dr. Shilpa Trivedi, Founder
Dr. Trivedi earned her DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry, and she has been a respected general and restorative dentist for over 15 years. Dr. Trivedi excels in all aspects of dentistry, combining advanced education with state-of-the-art technology to provide the highest level of dental care. To help achieve her goal of eradicating dental disease from society, Dr. Trivedi stays abreast of advances on the field of dentistry and continually updates her skills.

As a compassionate general and restorative dentist, Dr. Trivedi works one-on-one with patients to achieve highly-attractive results. Her friendly demeanor and compassionate approach helps soothe fearful patients, and she always discusses any concerns about matters of longevity and health.

Dr. Trivedi's professional memberships include the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the New York State Dental Society. She is an active member of the community and regularly volunteers with human rights organizations such as Youth for Human Rights, The Citizen's Commission on Human Rights, The Way to Happiness Foundation, and the Second Chance Program.

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Dr. Saahil Trivedi, DDS

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Dr. Charisse Leonida, DDS

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Dr. Bahareh Hourizadeh, DDS

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Irene Schnieider, RDH (Dental Hygienist)

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Cheng Lin Lin, RDH (Dental Hygienist)

1) Q: What are your general duties of as a hygienist and what made you choose this work?
A: My general duty is to help my patient get to a better oral state, by raising their awareness of oral hygiene and emphasizing the importance of getting their regular six monthly cleaning as well as any scaling or periodontal maintenance they may need. I chose it because I like working with patients, I'm a people person, and I enjoy making a difference in my patients' mouths.

2) Q: What kinds of program did you have to study and where did you study?
A: I graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor's of Health Sciences Degree. I went on to New York University to study dental hygiene, graduating with an Associate's Degree in Dental Hygiene.

3) Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your history here at Preferred Dental Care and how you got to where you are at today?
A: My twin sister worked here and referred me after she got married and moved to Texas - until this day, patients still think I'm her! I've been in this field for five years in different offices and I've never joined an office such as this where everyone makes you feel like family.

4) Q: What's one of your best memories of helping a patient?
A: There are so many! I like helping patients feel more comfortable, especially the ones that have a fear of dentistry. We develop a connection with each other, and build up trust.

5) Q: What advice would you like to share with our patients?
A: Take care of your teeth! Brush, floss, rinse and keep up with your six monthly cleaning!

6) Q: Lastly, what do you like to do in your free time? What are your hobbies?
A:I enjoy a good meal on my days off, trying different foods, hanging with friends and going to the movies.

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Dr. Sanford Schimmel (Orthodontist)

Dr. Sanford Schimmel, Orthodontist
Dr. Schimmel graduated from NYU Dental School in 1969. He became a dentist, because he was always interested in helping people and improving the aesthetics of their smiles. He also has been a past president of the Bronx County Dental Society, and he is currently a delegate to the American Dental Society. In his spare time, Dr. Schimmel enjoys jogging, tennis.

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Dr Jennifer Choe (Periodontist)

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Dr. Eshansh Arora (Oral Surgeon)

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Dr. Peter Rybak (Endodontist)

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Contact Preferred Dental Care today at (212)594-7171 to experience the difference a well-trained, caring dentist can make in your life. You'll never regret choosing us! We're located in Chelsea, NYC but we're also easily accessible from other parts of Midtown, Gramercy Park, West Village, Greenwich Village, Turtle Bay, Hell's Kitchen and Soho; offering state-of-the-art amenities and top-quality dental treatments.