Welcome to White Plains Family Dental Arts

An Israeli-born dentist and married with three children, Dr. Markovitch started his training in general and cosmetic dentistry over 20 years ago in Israel. He continued his training in the United States at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, NY, as well as in countless continuing education courses on the latest advancements in dentistry. Always smiling and happy, Dr. Markovitch believes that informed patients are better prepared to make the right decision regarding their oral health and well-being, so he takes his time to make patients feel welcome and understand what options are available in modern dentistry.
Dr. Shay Markovitch is a certified Invisalign® and Lumineers® provider. Utilizing his skills to create beautiful smiles for his patients is one of his priorities because he believes that a smile is a mirror to the soul. When not performing dentistry, Dr. Markovitch enjoys sports, specifically soccer and basketball; however, he usually prefers to spend his time with his wonderful wife and three children.

Dr. Konstantina Syrrakou is a general and esthetic dentist from Athens, Greece. She graduated from the University of Athens in 2009 and completed advanced education in general dentistry at the University of Rochester from 2012-2014 and residency in general practice at Bronx Lebanon Hospital from 2014-2016. Dr. Syrrakou’s areas of practice include Invisalign, full mouth rehabilitation, and general dentistry. She is a member of various dental associations and has published an article on orthodontic mini-implants. Dr. Syrrakou chose dentistry because of her family’s background in the field and enjoys connecting with patients and improving their oral health and smiles. In her free time, she enjoys photography, gardening, and Kung-Fu. Patients would describe her as caring, knowledgeable, thorough, and comforting, often referring to her as “Dr. Calm”. 

Dr. Chantal Tavarez Monegro is a general dentist from Santiago, Dominican Republic. She graduated from Pontificia Universitaria Catolica Madre y Maestros in 2011 and received post-doctoral training at Columbia University/Presbyterian Hospital in 2018. Dr. Tavarez’s areas of practice include general dentistry, and she is a member of ADA and AAE. She will soon volunteer and serve on the board of ‘Somos Amigos’ Medical Mission. Dr. Tavarez chose dentistry because of her childhood experiences in the dental chair, and her favorite aspect of being a dentist is showing patients that dentistry is not scary and helping them achieve their best smile. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, exercising, and spending time with family and friends. Patients describe her as tender, funny, gentle, honest, trustworthy, professional, and with “angel’s hands”.

Dr. Minji Kim is an aesthetic dentist originally from Seoul, South Korea. She graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2014 and specializes in veneers, esthetic crowns and bridges, and Invisalign. She is a member of several professional organizations including NYSDA, Ninth District Dental Association, MDS, ADA, and ADEA. Dr. Kim finds working with her hands rewarding and enjoys hearing compliments from her patients. Outside of work, she likes playing the violin, cooking, traveling, doing pilates, and spending time with her family and close friends. Her patients describe her as gentle, kind, understanding, and thorough.

Dr. Ali Hedayati is a periodontist and implant specialist based in Briarcliff Manor, NY. He earned his dental degree from NYU College of Dentistry in 1986, and later completed a 1-year general practice residency and 2 years of periodontics specialty training. Dr. Hedayati is a member of the American Academy of Periodontics. He was inspired to become a dentist by his father who was a physician. Dr. Hedayati enjoys interacting with his patients and helping them with their dental needs. Outside of work, he speaks three languages, enjoys skiing, swimming, and hiking. Patients describe him as someone who levels with them and tries to make them comfortable.

Claudia Vasquez is a dental hygienist from the Dominican Republic who graduated from Hostos in 2013. Her passion for oral health led her to pursue a career in dentistry, and she is dedicated to changing people’s attitudes toward dental hygiene. Claudia loves turning patients’ oral health around and bringing them to a healthy state while educating them about the importance of maintaining their teeth and gums. Her patients describe her as thorough, gentle, friendly, and educational. Outside of work, Claudia enjoys going to the movies, spending time with her son, and discovering new restaurants. She is known for her honesty and motherly nature with her patients.