General Dentistry Residents

General Practice Residents

	Name: Angela Bhan Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts Dental School: Boston University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because this program will provide a bridge between an academic settings and a professional context so I will be better able to provide treatment at the level of a general practitioner. I am thrilled about the future path I am about to take and I look forward to bringing a positive attitude and a strong work ethic to this program.”

Name: Sanjeet Chaudhary
Hometown: Newark, California
Dental School: Tufts University
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I look forward to enhancing my knowledge of dentistry, but also becoming more skillful in each task that is presented to me. I would like to explore my interests in other field of dentistry such as Endodontics and Oral Surgery. I would like to attend a reputable residency program with hope of expanding my knowledge of dentistry. I feel that a residency program will give me a clearer view of the path I would like to take in dentistry.”

	Name: Andrew Cho Hometown: Orange County California Dental School: Temple University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Jonelle Cox Hometown: Brooklyn New York Dental School: Howard University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I have been exposed to highly knowledgeable faculty members and dental trendsetters, and I am thrilled about the opportunity to continue learning under some of the leaders in this field. Montefiore will provide me with the tools to push the boundaries, embrace technology and redefine how we practice dentistry today.”

	Name: Naheed Daya Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta Dental School: Boston University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Saman Delgoei Hometown: Los Angeles, California Dental School: University of Pennsylvania Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I had heard great things about this program from many of my upper classmen who have gone through Montefiore.”

	Name: Mona Elzarka Hometown: Montreal, Quebec Dental School: University of Montreal Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I am enthusiastic about taking on the challenge and hope, one day, to pass along what I will learn to the next generation of dental professionals.”

	Name: Dominicque Gray Hometown: Lancaster, South Carolina Dental School: Howard University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Ramandeep Grewal Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Dental School: Boston University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
”I chose Montefiore for my residency because in the end it will be my persistence and personal drive will ensure my success. Knowledge I gain from this experience will enable me to provide the finest dental care to my patients.”

	Name: Denise Halliburton Hometown: Bronx, New York Dental School: Howard University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because one of my future goals is to promote dental health education in underserved communities.”

	Name: Sara Halper Hometown: Chappaqua, New York Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

Name: David Hassid
Hometown: Brussels, Belgium
Dental School: Case Western Reserve University
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I am eager to continue my education and improve my skills by working with colleagues who have different views and ways of practicing dentistry. By working with a number of preceptors I have come to realize that there is no one way to do a root canal or prepare a tooth for a crown. Every patient is different. Being able to improvise and successfully approach the same procedure in a number of ways is important. I aspire to become this type of clinician and the experience I will gain from this residency will facilitate my journey in attaining this goal.”

Name: Ann Hua
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Dental School: Tufts University
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I believe a residency is one of the bridges that will help me to apply what I have learned to the patient in front of me. My goal for this year is not only to become more proficient, but also to learn to accurately and efficiently diagnose and plan treatment. I am confident this residency will enable me to better serve more people that will one day walk through the door of my dental office.”

	Name: Benjamin Karabell Hometown: Aurora, Colorado Dental School: Tufts University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Irene Kathuria Hometown: Lebanon, New Jersey Dental School: Howard University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Michelle Katz Hometown: Livingston, New Jersey Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I would love another year to further develop my skills and gain accuracy. I want to be able to provide patients with comprehensive care and feel that in this residency, I will learn how to do just that!”

	Name: Jessica Kim Hometown: San Diego, California Dental School: University of Southern California Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because it's the best program with the best people.”

	Name: Saehee Kim Hometown: Seattle, Washington Dental School: University of Pennsylvania Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Taline Kotchounian Hometown: Malibu, California Dental School: University of Southern California Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because in a field that is constantly advancing and developing, I desire to enrich my education in order to expose myself to cases and patient scenarios that were perhaps too advanced.”

	Name: Chris Lan Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta Dental School: Boston University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Elizabeth Lee Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Dental School: Tufts Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Quan Nghiem Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts Dental School: Tufts University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Brunilda Ortiz-Giuliani Hometown: Puerto Rico Dental School: University of Puerto Rico Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because as a bilingual Hispanic with experience in indigent populations I am proud to be part of an institution that enrolls doctoral and post-doctoral students who are also skilled and compassionate practitioners that will make valuable contributions to the communities they serve. I want to become one of the indispensable ones.”

	Name: Jennifer Plotnick Hometown: Mamaroneck, New York Dental School: McGill University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I have thoroughly enjoyed my academic career at McGill, and look forward to continuing my education and personal growth in a hospital-based program.”

	Name: Dustin Rabine Hometown: Trumbull, Connecticut Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Karanbir Sandhu Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because my career objective is to become a general practitioner equipped with strong didactic capability and treatment planning skills. This residency program will serve as an avenue to continue my pursuit of excellence in the field of dentistry.”

	Name: Ricardo Santana Lopez Hometown: San Juan Puerto Rico Dental School: University of Puerto Rico Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because it is a program in which you rotate to different clinics and you are exposed to everything on dentistry. Also, the fact that we have almost all dental specialties in the hospital makes this program unique.”

	Name: Benjamin Sapir Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Dental School: Ohio State University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because experience is the backbone of a great clinician. It gives you the competence to handle any situation that walks into your office and the confidence to know that you can do it. This residency gives me such experience, and therefore I view it as a paramount part of my dental education.”

	Name: Tema Starkman Hometown: Highland Park, Illinois Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009

	Name: Manisha Suri Hometown: East Meadow, New York Dental School: University of Buffalo Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because I view a General Practice Residency as another opportunity to contribute to my foundation. This program provides an opportunity for furthering my education in a clinical setting.”

	Name: Melissa Warhol Hometown: Orchard Park, New York Dental School: New York University Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2009
“I chose Montefiore for my residency because this residency will satisfy my quest for meaningful new experiences and challenges. I sought a program that would promote confidence, efficiency, and strengthen my knowledge base.”