Dr. Sharif Said, Founder
Dr. Sharif Said earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the New York University Dental School. While completing his general practice residency at the Hackensack University Medical Center, he received advanced training in complex dental treatments like dental implants and full mouth rehabilitations. His skills go beyond restorative dentistry, though! Dr. Said is also highly proficient in dental cosmetics, and would be happy to enhance your smile.
Dr. Jamil El-Samna, Co-Founder
Dr. Jamil El-Samna emigrated from Palestine to the US to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. Not one to stop learning, though, Dr. Jamil wen on to hone his skills under some of New York and New Jersey’s most prominent dentists and programs. He’s also very experienced in the field, having decades of dentistry under his belt and co-founding Anderson Dental and owning Kennedy Dental Center. Last but certainly not least, Dr. Jamil is the proud founder of the non-profit organization known as the United Holy Fund.
Dr. Hadi Najam
Dr. Hadi Najam views dentistry as the perfect fusion of science and art, so it’s no surprise that his continuing education courses include advanced training in implant and cosmetic dentistry! After earning his D.D.S and C.P.H. from the New York University College of Dentistry and the School of Global Public Health at New York University, Dr. Najam also learned specialty techniques during his residency at Hackensack University medical Center.
Dr. Najam has a generous spirit. He founded DrAcceptance, an academic consulting group that seeks to help pre-dental and pre-med students gain admission, and currently teaches residents at NorthWell Hospital as an attending clinical professor. If you’d like to further your dental education, Dr. Najam would be happy to answer your questions!
Dr. Sufian Mahmoud
Dr. Sufian Mahmoud’s dental experience is certainly unique! As an American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, he helps round out the practice by offering experienced insight into sleep apnea treatment. His other skills include restorative dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, pedodontics, and oral surgery.
Dr. Sufian teaches part-time at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, but he would be the first to tell you that teachers learn just as much as their students! He’s also the team dentist for the New York Jets, which is quite possibly the most fun “fun-fact” ever.
Dr. Muhammed Abey
Dr. Muhammed Abey is our lead orthodontist, and for good reason! He earned dental degrees from both Moscow State University in Russia and New York University’s College of Dentistry, and completed his orthodontic residency at new York University. Overall, Dr. Abey has more than 20 years of dental experience and over 10 years of orthodontic education in the US alone! As if that wasn’t impressive enough, he also has a certificate of education that allows him to work in New York University’s orthodontic department as an adjunct clinical associate professor.
Dr. Abey is a proud Circassian-American, and firmly believes that patients should be treated like family. We deeply appreciate the positivity and reassurance he brings to the office environment!
Dr. Mohamed Ali Boukheir
Dr. Mohamed Ali Boukheir earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine. After graduating from dental school, most practitioners jump into their residency programs, but Dr. Boukheir first completed an internship at Rutgers. His residency program at the John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago focused on Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, so he has quality training in facial trauma, jaw reconstruction, TMJ pathology, dental implants, wisdom teeth, IV sedation, and so much more!
Dr. Boukeir speaks fluent Spanish, French, and Arabic, making him a crucial part of the team. We appreciate how his language skills allow us to make excellent dentistry more accessible to more patients!
