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Dental Health Associates, P.A.
Main Contact Details
Opening Hours
- Monday:
- 8am – 5pm
- Tuesday:
- 8am – 5pm
- Wednesday:
- 8am – 5pm
- Thursday:
- 8am – 5pm
- Friday:
- 8am – 5pm
- Saturday:
- 8am – 2pm
- Sunday:
- Closed
Other Clinics
Boshi Jeff Zhang, DMD, Orthodontist
Dr. Boshi Jeff Zhang received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated #1 in his class. He subsequently completed his orthodontic residency at UCLA where he specialized in clinical orthodontic research on skeletal expansion and airway. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Duke University with Magna Cum Laude honors.
Dr. Zhang is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese. He was born in Harbin, China, but since the age of 7, he grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He is passionate about working with both children and adults to improve their smiles. In his spare time, Dr. Zhang enjoys playing basketball, tennis, cooking, reading, and traveling.
Education
- Orthodontic residency, UCLA
- DMD, University of Pennsylvania
- BS – Biology, Duke University
- Joined our Practice on August 1, 2019
Experience
- Info to come
Affiliations
- Info to come
Language
- Mandarin
Gail Hutnick, DDS, Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gail Hutnick began practicing general dentistry in 1992 and pediatric dentistry in 2000. She graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery and completed her general practice residency at Goldwater Memorial Hospital in 1993. With a desire to specialize in treating children, Dr. Hutnick later pursued a second residency in pediatric dentistry at Interfaith Medical Center and then joined Dental Health Associates.
NJ Specialty Permit #5267
Education
- Residency – Pediatric Dentistry, Interfaith Medical Center, 2000
- Residency – General Practice, Goldwater Memorial Hospital and Interfaith Medical Center, 1993
- DDS, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, 1992
- BS – Biology and Russian Studies, Muhlenberg College, 1988
- Joined our Practice on January 15, 2001
Experience
- Pediatric Dentist, Dental Health Associates, 2001–Present
- Attending Pediatric Dentist, Interfaith Medical Center, 2000–2001
- General Dentist, Private Practices, 1993–1998
- General Dentist, Eastern Dental Practice, 1993–1994
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey State Dental Association
- Dental Society State of New York
Jyoti Kansara, DDS, General Dentist
Dr Jyoti Ranjan Kansara received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Southern California where she graduated with the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon award. Before moving to the United States, she was practicing dentistry in India. Dr. Kansara attended Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India where she completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Oral Pathology. Dr. Kansara is passionate and dedicated to providing the highest level of care and services to all her patients.
Dr. Kansara is fluent in English and Hindi. In her spare time, she enjoys music, dancing, and traveling.
Education
- DDS, University of Southern California, 2019
- MDS, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India, 2012
- BDS, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, India, 2008
- Joined our Practice on August 20, 2019
Experience
- General Dentist, Dental Health Associates, 2019-Present
- General Practice, India
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
Language
- Hindi
Mihir Patel, DDS, General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Mihir Patel graduated from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 2006 and joined Dental Health Associates in 2010. He earned his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin.
Education
- DDS, Baylor College of Dentistry, 2006
- BA – Chemistry, University of Texas at Austin, 2001
- Joined our Practice on January 25, 2010
Experience
- General Dentist, Dental Health Associates, 2010–Present
- Associate Dentist, Amalgamated Dental Center, 2009
- Lead Associate Dentist, Kool Smiles PC, 2006–2009
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
Samina Shakir, DMD, General & Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Samina Shakir graduated from Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She completed a 7-year liberal arts/dental education program, receiving both her undergraduate and DMD at the same time. Dr. Shakir completed her general practice residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center where she also served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Shakir enjoys bowling, tennis, scuba diving, traveling, and playing the flute. She is a volunteer in community service and an active member in several professional organizations.
Education
- Residency, St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, 2004
- DMD, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 2002
- BA – Dental Science, Boston University, 2002
- Joined our Practice on July 6, 2004
Experience
- General Dentist, Dental Health Associates, 2004-Present
- General Dentist, Private Practice, 2004
Affiliations
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
Cary Leizer, DMD, Orthodontist
Dr. Cary Leizer began practicing orthodontics in 2008. He graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2004 and completed both a general practice residency, as well as a residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Dr. Leizer has participated in several research opportunities and has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics as well as the Journal of Dental Research. He is Board-certified in orthodontics.
NJ Specialty Permit #5861
Education
- Residency – Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2008
- Residency – General Dentistry, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 2005
- DMD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2004
- BA – Political Science, Emory University, 1996
- Joined our Practice on August 24, 2009
Experience
- Orthodontist, Dental Health Associates, 2009–Present
- Orthodontist, Leizer Orthodontics, 2008–Present
- Attending Faculty, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2010–Present
- Orthodontist, Kids Dental Kare, 2009–2011
Affiliations
- American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- New Jersey Association of Orthodontists
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Middlesex County Dental Association
Gila Beer, DDS, Periodontist
Dr. Gila Beer graduated with honors from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 2006. After completing a fellowship, she pursued specialty training in periodontics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. As an undergraduate, Dr. Beer studied biology at Yeshiva University. Dr. Beer is an active member of the Community Benevolence Society at the Hebrew Institute of White Plains and the Young Israel of White Plains where she is on numerous charity and fundraising committees.
NJ Specialty Permit #5658
Education
- Postgraduate training in Periodontics, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 2010
- Fellowship, AEGD Fellow, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, 2007
- DDS, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, 2006
- BA – Biology, Yeshiva University, 2002
- Joined our Practice on July 12, 2010
Experience
- Periodontal Associate, Dental Health Associates, 2010–Present
- Periodontal Associate, Sunrise Family Dental, 2012–Present
- Periodontal Associate, American Dental, 2011–Present
- Wilson Dental-Endicott Dental Surgery, 2010–Present
Affiliations
- American Academy of Periodontology
- International Association for Dental Research
- American Dental Association