Meet Our Staff
Our staff is trained, experienced and…eager to care for you.
Theresa N., RDA - Practice Manager
“Since joining the team at Irena Vaksman, DDS, I have come to love it. Dr. Vaksman created an environment that empowers our staff to make decisions on our own, while also providing each other with support when we need it; just like any family. There is an energy here that is so caring you can feel the connection right away, and there are bonds that patients make with our team that make them feel grounded and comfortable. In fact, patients comment that they have never experienced a dental office that genuinely cares about their well-being, and provides the level of service that we do. They are amazed that we remember personal things about them, call them by name, smile, and truly have a desire to do the best we can for them. And it’s true: Dr. Irena Vaksman is gentle and caring toward our patients, and takes the time to discuss all treatment options in a sincere and professional manner. Helping our patients lead a healthy life through a nurturing family environment is why I love coming to work everyday. Please take the time to experience our office; I can promise that you won’t be disappointed!”
Theresa has been a dental professional for over a decade and, as a result, she has a keen understanding of the clinical, as well as administrative aspects of a dental practice. She is especially proficient in communicating complicated billing and insurance details to patients. Theresa is the proud mom of an ten year-old girl – so she thrives on being part of a work environment that is based on family values.
Bernadette L., RDA – Lead Dental Assistant
“We provide constant empathy, support and communication to our patients and team members. Our patients notice this. Although many patients were never aware of what was going on in their mouths, we always clearly explain why a treatment is necessary. We often hear, “I’ve never had anyone explain that to me before!” and, as a result, we develop trust with our patients. The level and quality of dental care we provide and the communication we offer is outstanding. If we didn’t provide these things, I wouldn’t be here! The best thing I bring to our patients is listening to them. Our team is like a family. My core values can be lived out when I’m at work and that’s vital for me.” Bernadette has over 20 years of experience. She has three children, with whom she loves to spend time. Aside from time with family and friends, she also enjoys cozying up with a good book. Her calm and caring demeanor makes a big difference to everyone here.
My P., RDH – Dental Hygienist
“We go out of our way to anticipate our patients’ needs even before they realize them. It’s the little things that make a great visit and we want them to have a perfect one. I also love that Dr. Irena Vaksman is meticulous and thorough. I have a gift for being entertaining and funny and I love to offer that to our patients, especially when I can see that they’re nervous. I just want to make them comfortable. What I love about our practice is that everyone goes above and beyond to treat our patients well. This makes our work more fun.” My was born in China and grew up in San Francisco. The personal patient/team relationship is what My loves best about Dr. Vaksman’s practice. She wants to make patients comfortable and according to what they say, she always hits the mark.
Robert B. Vaksman, Esq. – Business Manager
Since graduating NYU School of Law (Masters in Tax Law) and NYU Stern School of Business, Robert has co-founded and contributed to multiple companies within various industries, providing business development, strategic planning and legal expertise. Apart from his business experience, Robert’s legal proficiency includes both transactional and adversarial matters. He is particularly focused on growing businesses through higher-ROI, online strategies.
“With the help of a great team, and an evolving social media strategy, we will continue to build upon Dr. Vaksman’s commitment to quality patient care.”
