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Dr. Slavik

Pediatric Dentist

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Dr. Patel

Anesthesiologist

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Dr. Lin

Orthodontist

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Dr. Mary John, DDS

Dr. Mary John was born in Kerala, India and spent most of her childhood in Nigeria until immigrating to the United States at the age of 12. Her family found a home in Queens, NY. Dr. John received her Bachelor of Science at SUNY Binghamton and graduated from the University of Buffalo with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2000. She completed her residency at Nassau University Medical Center, where she stayed for a second year as Chief Resident. After spending three years as an Associate Doctor at Valley Dental Group in Endicott, Dr. John joined her husband, Dr. Bob Lalor, at Lalor Family Dental in January 2006 where she continues to see patients on a part-time basis while also raising their three children.

Dr. Robert A. Lalor, DDS

Dr. Bob Lalor graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2000. He completed his residency at Nassau University Medical Center, before joining his father’s practice in 2001. In 2003, “Dr. Bob,” as his patients fondly call him, married his wife, Dr. Mary John, whom he met at Buffalo. They have three children together. In 2010, Dr. Bob took over ownership of the practice in preparation for his father’s retirement a year later. Dr. Bob’s enthusiasm for dentistry and his commitment to making the practice the best that it can be has been crucial in helping the office grow to what it is today.

Dr. Sonia Jefferies, DMD

“I love helping children (and their parents) become less fearful of the dentist while also helping them have beautiful, healthy smiles!”

Dr. Ngandu Sonia Jefferies was born in Belgium but has spent most of her life in Alabama. Her parents are from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Growing up, Dr. Jefferies lived in many different places in Europe and the U.S.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry with a minor in French from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Dr. Jefferies attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry and received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2011. After working as a general dentist for 3 years, she returned to school and earned her specialty certificate in Pediatric Dentistry in 2016. During her residency in pediatric dentistry, she was also appointed chief resident.

Dr. Jefferies moved from Alabama to the Ithaca area in the fall of 2016 where her husband is studying at Cornell. At that time she also joined the Dinosaur Dental team.

When Dr. Jefferies isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and eating food from around the world.

Dr. Janis Pinto, DMD

Pediatric Dentistry Specialist

Dr. Janis Pinto was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business administration from Politécnico Grancolombiano. Dr. Pinto moved permanently to Orlando, Florida 15 years ago and attended University of Central Florida to receive her second Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Microbiology. She obtained her dental training at University of Florida College Of Dentistry.

Upon graduation, she continued her education and received a certificate in pediatric dentistry at NYU Lutheran Medical Center where she was appointed Chief Resident.

Dr. Pinto enjoys running, music, traveling and spending time with family and friends; she is also a follower of college football …Go Gators!

Dr. Cai Zhang, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry Specialist

Dr. Cai Zhang was born in China and moved to the U.S. at the age of four. She was raised in San Diego, CA where she attended San Diego State and then obtained her D.D.S degree from University California San Francisco in 2013.

She continued her studies with specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NYU-Lutheran Medical Center. During her residency she received extensive training treating children under different behavior management techniques (Nitrous oxide, Oral and I.V sedation and cases under general anesthesia).

Her passion to travel and commitment to service led her to volunteer for many public health organizations and events. She educated children and parents in outreach programs teaching prevention practices and implementing hygiene programs throughout San Francisco where she did her dental training. Also, she has volunteered abroad in humanitarian trips teaching English in rural China and providing free dental care to underserved communities of Jamaica and Mexico. She plans to continue partaking in further outreach programs.

When she isn’t at work, Dr. Cai enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, tennis, hiking, yoga and running.

Dr. Clara Tzau, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry Specialist

“I love it when the children get their front teeth fixed and they run to the mirror to take a peek and they give that big smile of approval. I worked extremely hard for my specialty to be board certified in two countries (both American and Canadian boards) and I hope patients can appreciate that extra mile given we take to ensure we are recognized as experts in the field of pediatric dentistry.”

Clara Tzau was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and graduated from the University of Toronto with a BSc, specializing in Toxicology. During her years of undergraduate university, she spent time volunteering at one of Canada’s most prestigious children’s hospital in Toronto, Sick Kids Hospital. To date, it is her most rewarding and memorable volunteer experience yet, sparking her true passion for providing care for children. Clara received her D.D.S. degree from New York University where she continued her outreach experiences at First Start and Ronald McDonald Charity House. She completed both her general practice residency and specialty pediatric dentistry training at NYU Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Clara has experience in teaching children piano and has applied these skills towards her pediatric dental career. Clara has two older siblings whom she remains tightly connected to, despite her family residing in Toronto. Whenever back in Toronto, she enjoys not only spending time with her family, nieces, and nephew, but also with her favorite pet parrot. Being born a Canadian has not made Clara excel in hockey, but she sure is a hockey fan when it comes to NHL season.

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