Brilliant doctors making brilliant smiles!
OUR TEAM!
Brilliant doctors making brilliant smiles!
OUR TEAM!
Even before your child slides in the chair. Dr. Dawn, Dr. Regina, Dr. Princy, Dr. Sara and Dr. Nhung’s skills go far beyond superior educations and training; they treat each child with real compassion. They treat each patient as they would their own child. All constantly seek the latest technologies and advances through continuing education.
DR.
DAWN
DAWN SOSNICK, DDS
Dr. Dawn Sosnick earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. She completed her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Schneider Children’s Hospital (now Cohen), Long Island Jewish Medical Center as Chief Resident. Two years later, Dr. Dawn earned the distinction of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) by meeting the AAPD’s demanding continuing education requirements. All of our doctors are board certified.
Dr. Dawn’s love for treating children has motivated her to stay active in the academic community. A professor at Stony Brook’s School of Dental Medicine she maintains hospital staff privileges at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where she lectures and teaches. Dr. Dawn served on the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry’s (AAPD) Oral Healthcare for Adolescents Committee. She also is a member of the Board of Directors of the Suffolk County Dental Society.
Dr. Dawn grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and graduated with a Bachelors of Music from Florida State University in 1996. Upon graduation she moved to New York. She decided to stay, despite her love of warmer weather, when she met her husband, Barry. She lives in Greenlawn with her husband, son and crazy puppy.
DR.
SARA
SARA WILENSKY, DDS
Dr. Sara Wilensky grew up on Long Island in Oceanside. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History from Binghamton University in 2011, her Master of Arts in Biology from Binghamton University in 2012, and her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine in 2016. She completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2018, where she served as chief resident.
Dr. Sara is a board certified pediatric dentist, she is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). Dr. Sara is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. She participates in Give Kids A Smile and has provided dental care locally and internationally. In 2015, she traveled to Madagascar as part of a volunteer mission to provide dental care and education for the Malagasy people. Dr. Sara is an attending at Cohen Children’s Medical Center where she teaches dental residents every week.
Dr. Sara’s education and training has enabled her to provide dental care for children of all ages and patients with special health care needs. Her passion and enthusiasm for pediatric dentistry and teaching has allowed her to motivate and educate her patients and their parents about the importance of oral heath. Dr. Sara believes that creating a positive and fun experience for children at the dentist is important and will have a lasting impact on their overall health. Dr. Sara lives in Commack with her husband Jason and puppy Oliver.
DR.
PRINCY
PRINCY KURIAKOSE, DDS
Dr. Princy Kuriakose grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgia Institute of Technology and Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from University of Detroit Mercy in Michigan. She continued her education in an additional 3 year advanced graduate school training program in Orthodontics and obtained her Master of Science degree from University of Washington in Seattle.
While in school, Dr. Princy has been involved in many scientific research projects and has published articles in journals. Dr. Princy is a Board-Certified Orthodontist, an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists and continues her learning through Orthodontic conferences and continuing education courses. In her free time, Dr. Princy enjoys exploring new places with her husband & toddler, baking and staying active.
DR.
KAREN
KAREN ZHENG, DDS
Dr. Karen Zheng was born and raised in Queens, New York. She earned her Bachelor’s in Biology from Stony Brook University. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry. She completed her general practice residency at Northwell Health Long Island Jewish Hospital. Due to her love for treating children, she pursued a pediatric dental residency at Cohen Children’s Medical Center where she was chief resident. She was awarded Resident of the Year at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and appointed Teaching Associate in Dental Medicine.
Dr. Karen is a board-eligible pediatric dentist and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). She participates in Give Kids A Smile and other outreaches around New York where she provides preventative dental care. Her extensive education and compassion for children allows her to provide dental care for children with dental phobias and special health care needs. Her goal is to provide exceptional care and allow patients to feel comfortable and safe, especially in the dental chair. Dr. Karen enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and hiking with her husband and dog Cooper.
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“My three children have been coming to Great Whites for eight years and we have had such a great experience. The staff at Great Whites is fantastic. We would never go to any other dental practice. Our family highly recommends Great Whites.” - Darleen F.
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“My three children have been patients at Great Whites for several years. Everyone is skilled and knowledgeable as well as kind, patient and always ready and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. I can’t say enough about the entire staff from the dentists to the reception staff, all are a pleasure to deal with.” - Jayne B.
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"Love Great Whites! I’ve been going here for 10+ years and I’ve never had a bad experience! The staff is amazing, and the hygienists are always so nice and generate good conversations! I would definitely recommend this dentist to anyone in need of dental care!" - Shannon M.
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"My 5 year old recently had a cleaning and a baby tooth extraction and everyone involved in each appointment was so great. They really know how to talk to kids and keep them calm and explain what they are doing and why in a way the kids can understand. What a relief to leave the dentist office with a smiling child!" - Sarah S.
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"Always a helpful and warm experience at Great Whites! Everyone is so friendly and takes the time explain things to kids and adults." - Tracy G.
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"My son needed dental work at a very young age and was traumatized by another dentist. No dentist we took him to was willing to work on him without anesthesia. After going to seven pediatric dentists, Dr. Dawn was able to do all the work without putting him under. He was completely at ease with her. It was such a relief… as a mom, I couldn’t have asked for more. She is by far the BEST!!" - Raquel M.
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“Your entire staff is wonderful. They are friendly and are great with children no matter the age. We have been coming here for years and it is always a pleasure as it is a kid friendly environment.” - Cristal C.
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"Staff is wonderful. My boys have been coming here for years and they love everyone. They are always made comfortable and the rooms are very inviting. We have had nothing but positive experiences here!" - Renee W.
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"Absolutely love Great Whites! Staff are always professional, kind, patient and 100% kid friendly. Always a positive experience!" - Dani P.
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"We love Great Whites!! The dental assistants, hygienists and dentists are absolutely top notch- so kind and gentle with kids, and so thorough and knowledgeable. The office staff are always so friendly and helpful too." - Jenny K.
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"We have never had a negative experience at Great Whites. My kids have been going there since they were 2 years old, and now they are 10 and 12. My younger one has some pretty significant sensory issues. They worked so patiently with her, making sure she had the same technician each time. Some early appointments she let them brush one tooth and that was enough! Now she doesn’t even need me in there with her. They are the best!" - Sara T.
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"Everyone in the office is so nice and helpful! We have been coming to Great Whites for almost 13 years!! We love them!" - Connie T.
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"Everyone is always friendly and welcoming. Going to the dentist is fun, always!" - Nicole M.
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"Our family loves Great Whites Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics for so many reasons. The children love coming because the waiting room and staff are so welcoming! We parents trust Dr. Dawn and staff to make sound judgments and recommendations. She’s sweet and kind, knowledgeable, professional and trustworthy. The office is clean and modern yet the vibrant colors create a fun setting for the children, so much so that they actually love going to the dentist! We love that we can trust our dentist and orthodontist to do what is best for our family. As a mother, I feel as though my children are receiving the most current dental care available, while my children really enjoy the experience of being patients of Great Whites! The office staff is super friendly, kind and welcoming. We feel at home and well taken care of at Great Whites! Keep up the great work!" - The B. Family