Upon graduation, Dr. Kourtsounis moved up to New York City and completed a General Practice Residency at the St. Luke’s/ Roosevelt Hospital Center. He served as chief his one year there.

After completion of his GPR, Dr. Kourtsounis worked in private practice for two years in both Manhattan and Brooklyn, focusing on pediatric dentistry.

In 2006, Dr. Kourtsounis was accepted into the pediatric dentistry specialty at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He served as chief resident and helped author various publications which appeared in local and nationwide dental journals.

Upon completion of his training in 2008, Dr. Kourtsounis opened Smiles for Kids in Whitestone. In 2011, Smiles for Kids in Ronkonkoma was opened.

Dr. Kourtsounis has continued to stay on at Mount Sinai as an attending faculty and has dedicated his free time to teaching at the residency and performing dental rehabilitation cases in the operating room under general anesthesia.

He is very active in the community and volunteers regularly giving seminars to various pre-schools in the area on dental prevention, hygiene, and diet.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the New York State Dental Association and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Kourtsounis and his wife have a 6 year old son who is also very interested in becoming a dentist like his dad. He is a diehard Chicago Blackhawks and NHL fan, a car enthusiast who enjoys racing his car on the weekends

Publications:

Apexification of A Non-Vital Pre-Molar Stemming From Possible Dens Evaginatus. Asgari, A., Kourtsounis, P. et al. New York State Dental Journal April 2009

Mucocele Resection – A Comparison of Two Techniques Using an Electrocautery and Er,Cr:YSGG Laser. Asgari, Kourtsounis et al. Dentistry Today Continuing Education Article April 2008

Dr. Shawn completed his pediatric specialty training at Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center. There he expanded his skill set treating children of all ages, including those with special health care needs. Dr. Shawn looks forward to helping you and your children. He believes in working with families to create a positive dental experience and catering to each child’s individual needs. He is not only committed to helping children here in his own community, but Dr. Shawn has served on two mission trips to Guatemala where he helped treat thousands of children in need of dental care.

When Dr. Shawn isn’t at the office he spends his time doing CrossFit, training Muay Thai/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and exploring the Island with his fiancée who is currently training to become a pediatric dentist.

After completion of her training, Dr. Tanna spent two years in California working in private practice, gathering more experience in all aspects of pediatric dentistry. She moved back to New York and continued working in private practice. In addition, she served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry. Currently, she is a volunteer attending in the Department of Dental Medicine at Northwell Health.

Dr. Tanna is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and New York State Dental Association. Dr. Tanna is excited to meet her pediatric patients and their families. Her goal is to establish a positive dental experience from a young age and create an oral health plan for each individual based on their dental needs. In her free time, Dr. Tanna loves to exercise and spend time with her husband and children.

Dr. Bert’s treatment philosophy is centered on the idea that all children and their parents deserve to be treated kindly, empathetically and respectfully, and that office visits should be custom tailored to fit the clinical, psychological and social needs of each individual. It is his hope that all visits will be positive and productive for both children and parents.

In his spare time, Dr. Bert enjoys working out, cooking, exploring brunch spots in the city, binge watching TV shows, playing with his labradoodle pup, and travelling to new destinations with his partner who is currently training to become a physician.

Dr. Tran’s goal is to ensure children have a positive outlook on dentistry. He understands the importance of a good foundation to ensure parents and children understand the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and complete health. He emphasizes preventive medicine and takes a conservative approach to all your needs. He understands the stresses of dental appointments and strives to make all appointments as fun and stress-free as possible.

Dentistry is a fast changing field and Dr. Tran is well educated and knowledgeable in current dentistry and dental procedures. He frequently takes continuing education courses and is currently a member of the American Board of Pediatric Dentist, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Society, New York State Dental Society, and Suffolk Dental Society.

During his spare time, he loves traveling with his wife, staying active, and keeping busy with his frequent renovation projects around the house and in the office.