North Shore Smiles

Meet the Team

Meet the friendly North Shore Smiles Pediatric Dentistry team in Roslyn Heights.

The North Shore Smiles team

A small team of kid people who happen to do dentistry.

Pediatric dentistry is half clinical skill, half knowing how to make a five-year-old laugh. Meet the people who'll be greeting your family at the door, working chairside, and following up afterward.

Lead pediatric dentist

Dr. Tiana Hakimi, DDS

Board-certified pediatric specialist (ABPD, 2016) with thirteen years specializing in infants, kids, teens, and patients with special healthcare needs. Bilingual in English and Spanish, and known for taking the time each visit needs.

Read Dr. Tiana's bio Book with Dr. Tiana

Our team

The crew behind every smile.

Arlene Diaz

Receptionist

Kathiann Irizarry

Dental Hygienist

Jailene Martinez

Front Desk

Valencia Hurd

Clinical Assistant

How we work

Three things you'll feel from the first visit.

Familiar faces

Most kids see the same hygienist and assistant each visit — small things that make a big difference.

Tell-show-do

Every instrument is introduced before it's used. Curiosity beats fear, every time.

Parents in the loop

You'll always know what was checked, what was found, and what's next before you leave.

Come say hi

Meet the team in person — your child's first visit is on us at the front desk.

We'll keep the visit short, the questions thorough, and the snacks within reach.

Request Appointment Call 516-686-9494