Rushi Trivedi

Founder

What inspired you to create Preferred Dental Care? I worked in Wall Street for many years. It was a good career and income, but the only motivation in the industry was to make money. I had met multi-millionaire people but they were not happy about their later life.

Dr. Shilpa Trivedi

Founder / Lead Dentist

Why did you decide to become a Dentist? Ever since I was a child, my eyes would go to people’s teeth. Growing up in a small village in India, I saw many undernourished people who suffered because they could not afford dental work.

Dr. Rajesh Kamdar

Founder / Lead Dentist

Why did you decide to become a Dentist? My father was a doctor and I wanted to follow his footsteps. After joining dental school, I realized that I can help people with my amazing skills.

Dr. Saahil Trivedi

Chief Executive Officer

Why did you decide to become a Dentist? Growing up with parents who are both involved in the dental field, I was practically raised in a dental office. I grew up surrounded by their passion for dentistry and for helping our patients.

Dr. Shivani Shah

Associate Dentist

Community Involvement: I volunteered in various programs but the two I am most proud of are: being a clinical provider for the Give Kids a Smile program and a teacher and translator for students and international volunteers at the Manav Sadhna Foundation.

Dr. Ankita Desai

Associate Dentist

Community Involvement: I volunteered at various programs such as American Red Cross of Greater New York, New York Cares and Mobile Dental Camps in India. My most heartfelt volunteering experience was helping with relief with the American Red Cross during Hurricane Sandy.

Dr. Nishant Thakkar

Associate Dentist

Special Awards: NYU President's Service Award for Community Service, 2019 Donated Dental Services Volunteer Recognition, 2019

Dr. Neha Patel

Associate Dentist

Community Involvement: I volunteered in various programs such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Give Kids a Smile, Columbus Public Health Extraction Clinic, Stowe Extraction Clinic and Pre-Dent Day.

Dr. Renee Lerner

Associate Dentist

Community Involvement: I have volunteered to provide dental care in a number of different underserved communities such as the special needs population.

Bibi Abrahim

Chief Financial Officer

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I have been at Preferred Dental Care for about 17 years. What still inspires me is the helpful nature of our office. Our willingness as a team, to go above and beyond.

Yineeta Chitlall

Hygienist

Why did you decide to become a Hygienist? Hygiene was not my first choice but I always had a strong urge to help others and wanted to choose a career that will allow me to fulfill this.

Irene Schneider

Hygienist

Why did you decide to become a Hygienist? Working as a Dental Assistant at Preferred Dental Care inspired me to become a Hygienist.

Becky Zhang

Hygienist

Why did you decide to become a Hygienist? I chose this career because I love helping people and this allows me to do that. What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I love the office environment.

Saira Muzahir

Hygienist

What inspires you to work at PDC? PDC values teamwork and giving patients the best care possible. I have always wanted to be a part of a team where the entire dental team collaborates to deliver the highest quality treatment, and PDC was the ideal place to achieve that.

Neeru Kumar

Office Manager

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Awesome training and positive atmosphere every single day. A great team I look forward to working with every day as it’s my second family.

Jelissa Bisono

Office Manager

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? When a patient calls or walk-in in need of dental help I want them to encounter the friendliest and most skilled team to assure their dental issues are resolved.

Mahfujur Rahman

Office Manager

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Working at PDC gives me a means to create a positive impact on a patient's oral health, collaborate with a highly dedicated team, and the chance to continuously learn and grow.

Esaul Caraballo JR

Treatment Coordinator, Deputy Office Manager

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Working at Preferred Dental Care for over 10 years, I have seen so many patients helped and lives changed.

Lelannie Persaud

Hiring Manager

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I love working at Preferred Dental Care because it gives me the opportunity to help patients and employees; that is my purpose. I love the fun and caring office environment, and the incredible team.

Christopher Ottavi

Company Trainer

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Watching the results of my work change my staff’s abilities and improvements that they got from their training inspires me the most.

Karmatie Parasram

Treatment Coordinator

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Everyone at Preferred Dental Care calls me KP for short. I have been working here for over 11 years.What inspires me the most is working in a friendly and fun environment that makes a huge difference in patients' lives.

Mollika Singh

Hygiene Coordinator

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? The culture and team. Hobbies and Interests: I love to help others, hang out with my friends/family, and spend time with my daughter.

Nikita Thoral

New Patient Coordinator

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? Preferred Dental Care helps across all the dynamics of life. Their main purpose is to help patients have healthy teeth & gums for a lifetime and that is what inspires me to work for the company.

Savitri Tangalan

Lead Dental Assistant

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I love the experience and surroundings at Preferred Dental Care and the fact that I have the chance to meet amazing people everyday while having fun assisting or working closely with the best doctors to help patients achieve bea

Amanda Singh

Receptionist

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I am passionate about helping patients addressing their health challenges and allowing them to feel comfortable. Hobbies and Interests: I enjoy shopping and spoiling myself.

Tasneem Fatima

Treatment Coordinator

What inspires you to work at Preferred Dental Care? I arrived in New York with a Business Degree but I wanted to start my life with a new career so I joined Preferred Dental Care in 2009. Wow, it's been an amazing 14 years. PDC is my second home, my family.