An Israeli-born dentist and married with three children, Dr. Markovitch started his training in general and cosmetic dentistry over 20 years ago in Israel. He continued his training in the United States at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY, as well as in countless continuing education courses on the latest advancements in dentistry. Always smiling and happy, Dr. Markovitch believes that informed patients are better prepared to make the right decision regarding their oral health and well-being, so he takes his time to make patients feel welcome and understand what options are available in modern dentistry.
Dr. Shay Markovitch is a certified Invisalign® and Lumineers® provider. Utilizing his skills to create beautiful smiles for his patients is one of his priorities because he believes that a smile is a mirror to the soul. When not performing dentistry, Dr. Markovitch enjoys sports, specifically soccer and basketball; however, he usually prefers to spend his time with his wonderful wife and three children.

Meet Gaby Chiceri, our dedicated dental hygienist who graduated from Hostos Community College in 2019. With over a decade of experience in the dental field, Gaby began her career as a pediatric dental assistant before transitioning to general dentistry. As a dental hygienist, Gaby is passionate about advocating for her patients and educating them about oral health. In her free time, Gaby enjoys spending time with her 45 lb puppy, loved ones, and trying new restaurants and activities.

Trained at the University of Rochester, Dr. Syrrakou has since been inspired by the Rochester Spirit of Meliora (=Ever Better). Guided by a never-ending urge for knowledge and excellence, Dr. Syrrakou has dedicated herself to extensive training in general and cosmetic dentistry and describes herself as perfectionistic and artistic. Dr. Syrrakou loves to read, travel, exercise, and even dabbles in photography.
Dr. Syrrakou spends a lot of time listening to her patients to try and understand their fears of dentistry and their ambitions in creating a beautiful smile, as she collaborates with our in-house specialists to provide exceptional wholistic care.

Jannette Edwards attended Nova University, Lehman College and Hostos Community College, where she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and Bio Chemistry as well as a Registered Dental Hygiene Degree. While in the hygiene program, she graduated as  Valedictorian, Class president and SADHA president at Hostos Community College. She then went on to serve as a Board member of the Dental Hygiene Association 2004-2008, Editor of the DHANYC Newsletter 2004-2010 and an active member of the Hygiene Dental Association 2004-2023.

Jannette (Janay) takes great pride and care in treating her patients while always seeking to alleviate their fears in receiving dental treatment. Outside of the office, Jannette enjoys giving back to the community where she  volunteers through her Church out-reach programs. She loves cooking, bargain hunting, reading, going to the beach in the summers and hanging out with friends.

Dr Adam Arnoldt is board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a passion for helping others. A New Yorker through and through, Dr. Arnoldt was born in Long Island, attended SUNY Buffalo for Dental School, and completed his Postdoctoral training at Westchester Medical Center and NY Medical College. His kind and soft spoken chairside manner can turn the most complex procedures into an easy and comfortable experience. When not performing surgery, Dr. Arnoldt enjoys spending time with his family, golf, and any other outdoor activities.

Dr. Ali Hedayati has been perfecting smiles for almost 40 years. Dr. Hedayati specializes in periodontics, implant dentistry, and oral surgery. He is a polyglot (fluent speaker of English, French, and Persian) and a natural people person, with a comfortable, human to human approach to dentistry. He completed 3 additional years of specialized training following dental school which makes him an expert in gum health, removing, and replacing missing teeth. When not repairing smiles, his favorite hobbies include skiing, swimming, and hiking.

Bronx native Dr. Jon Dematteis is a highly experienced orthodontist with over 2000 Invisalign cases under his belt. Dr. Dematteis graduated from NYU’s College of Dentistry in 1971, but his patients know he is young and hip. An artist of the smile, Dr. Dematteis can correct a wide variety of orthodontic problems for patients of all ages. He is a member of the American Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists, and his favorite hobby is skiing.

Dr. Chantel Tavarez Monegro is a general dentist originally from the Dominican Republic, and completed dental school both abroad and in the states. A graduate of Columbia University in 2017, Dr. Monegro is a member of both the ADA and AAE, and as a Medical Mission Volunteer and Board Member for Somos Amigos, loves to give back. Dr. Monegro is relatable, because she spent a lot of time in the dental chair as a kid with cavities. She wants to show patients that dentistry doesn’t have to be scary, and remove any obstacles of fear to help them reveal their best and brightest smile. Patients would describe her as funny, trustworthy, and gentle–as one person said, “an angel’s hands.” Fun facts about Dr. Monegro: she likes funky socks, she loves exercising and the outdoors especially hiking and the beach, and she is an enthusiastic foodie.