SKY DENTAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Cosmetic and General Dentist
Dr. Gustavo Lopez was born in Colombia and spent most of his life in Tampa, Florida where he completed his undergraduate education at the University of South Florida (graduating with honors). He continued his education at New York University College of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (graduating with honors). Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Lopez completed a General Practice Residency program at Woodhull Medical Center, an affiliate of New York University School of Medicine, where he honed his skills in Cosmetic and General Dentistry.
AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
Second District Dental Society
Job Titles:
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
With two young daughters of her own, Dr. Zamani, aka "Dr. Jackie" is a natural with children. From tots to teenagers, Dr. Jackie treats each patient as she would her own kiddos and is able to put each child (and their parents) at ease so that she can provide the best care.
Dr. Finn is a board certified periodontist practicing in Lower Manhattan. He prides himself in making periodontal treatment as comfortable and personalized as possible. He specializes in comprehensive periodontal care including non-surgical and surgical treatment of ‘gum' disease, regenerating gums over exposed root surfaces, addressing a ‘gummy' smile, complex tooth extractions and the placement of dental implants.
Dr. Finn graduated from Tufts University in Massachusetts and then moved to New York where he served as the Chief Operating Officer for the Cornell affiliated Sadick Clinical Research Group on Park Avenue. During his time there, his research focus was on the role of lasers and other agents in the field of cosmetic dermatology. Dr Finn has co-authored several papers and has liaised with the FDA to help gain approval for medical lasers and other devices in the United States.
Following his time at the Sadick Clinical Research Group, Dr. Finn attended and graduated from New York University College of Dentistry, where he finished in the top 10 of his class and was subsequently elected into the national dental honors society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He is a past recipient of the American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Achievements in Periodontics. Dr Finn completed his post-graduate training in Periodontics at NYU in the prestigious Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry and is Board Certified by the American Board of Periodontology.
Dr. Finn is quite involved in the dental community and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Dental Association and the New York State Dental Association.
Job Titles:
- Cosmetic and General Dentist
Dr. Neysha Patel, a Maryland native, is a licensed general dentist with extensive knowledge and experience in all disciplines of dentistry with special interest in implants and cosmetic dentistry. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, College Park graduating from the Honors College in Physiology and Neurobiology. She then earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where she completed two community oral health honor programs providing preventative and restorative care to underserved adults, children and the elderly. Upon graduation, she was inducted into the Matthew Cryer Honor Society, the highest scholastic honor at Penn. Deciding to stay in the City of Brotherly Love, she went on to attend the highly acclaimed Albert Einstein Medical Center General Practice Residency program in Philadelphia earning the title of "Resident of the Year".
Dr. Patel's passion for dentistry started when she started noticing changes in her own smile when she had braces and continued when she went to Honduras and volunteered as part of Global Dental Brigades. Her encounters with diverse patient populations along with her passion for helping others, strengthened her pursuit to become a dentist and inspired her to seek a global perspective on healthcare.
Job Titles:
- Cosmetic and General Dentist
Throughout his career, Dr. Newman has provided exceptional patient care by focusing on a compassionate approach, addressing the individual needs of his patients, and prioritizing patient experiences and perspectives.
Job Titles:
- Cosmetic and General Dentist
Dr. Veronica Puzio, a native of New Jersey, spent the last few years practicing dentistry in Austin, Texas. She has recently made her return to the east coast. With an unwavering commitment to dental excellence and a genuine passion for creating beautiful smiles, she is here to ensure that your dental experience is nothing short of exceptional. Dr. Puzio's journey in dentistry began during her childhood years, witnessing the art of creating smiles in her mother's dental laboratory. She went on to obtain a degree in Public Health from the University of Maryland in College Park, followed by a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.