Dental Staff

My name is Sarha Avendaño, and I am a dentist. I went to NYU for undergrad and earned my B.A. in Psychology and Biochemistry. I then graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2019. I completed my General Practice Residency at New York Presbyterian - Queens in 2020. After my residency I moved to Northern Wisconsin where I worked on The Bad River Reservation for 3 years. I have since moved back to Queens.

My favorite part about dentistry is being able to tailor make a plan for each person that comes to me. Every person is unique and requires an approach that fits their needs and goals. I love being involved in every aspect of my patient's care and at the end of the day there is nothing more gratifying than knowing you made a difference in someone's life. I live in Queens with my husband. In our spare time we love to try different foods, watch movies, play soccer and hike.

Dr. Chong received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Columbia university in New York city, and completed Advanced General Dentistry program with Columbia Presbyterian hospital. She has been practicing dentistry in New York City and New Jersey for 13 years, and has gained a wide range of experience and knowledge in the dentistry field. Dr. Chong strives to provide patients with a pleasant experience at their dental visits, and wants to keep long-term relationships with her patients. Many of her patients call her, “The Doctor with Gentle Hands”. Her goal is to provide patients with the right necessary treatments that will enhance their lifestyles. Dr. Chong completed hundreds of hours of post graduate courses, which include cosmetic and restorative dentistry, as well as dental implant and root canal treatment. Dr. Chong strives to educate herself on the newest and most advanced techniques to better serve her patients. In addition, she is member of the International Dental Implant Association.

Dr. Lalak is passionate about delivering exceptional oral care to his patients. He regards dentistry as the perfect blend of art and science. He is a graduate from cutting edge Touro College of Dental Medicine and has proudly serviced quality care to Veterans at the Hudson Valley VA center prior to venturing into private practice.  He has also been noted for his compassionate bedside manner with his experience of working as a general dentist in the Greater New York Area.

My name is Adriana Sotomayor and I am a Dental Hygienist. I graduated from NYU Dental Hygiene School in 2007. Before moving to the USA from Colombia, I earned my dental license and worked as a dentist there for 6 years. I am very dedicated to my profession and I love to work in the dental field. I especially love working with patients to help them achieve all their dental goals.

I currently live in Queens, NY with my husband and 2 dogs. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, my dogs, exercising and travelling. I look forward to meeting you and taking care of you!