With over 55 combined years of experience in the dental and healthcare fields, our warm and caring staff is here to make you relaxed and comfortable every step of the way. From the first telephone contact and beyond, we all have a common goal of a patient-centered approach . Wow, what a concept in healthcare today!
Debbie
Patient Coordinator
Debbie has been in the dental field for over 30 years, and really enjoys making people smile. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to arts and crafts festivals, reading and walking for causes. She is also known as” Aunt Debbie” to her niece and nephew and all of their friends.
Gina
Patient Coordinator
Patient Coordinator Gina is a true local girl who has enjoyed her career in the dental field since graduating from Carey high school in Franklin Square. She is married and has a daughter. A ‘bona-fido ’ dog lover, she spends time taking care of her two dogs, Betty a 9 yr old cockalier and Maggie a 3 yr old rescue. Gina also enjoys long getaway weekends with her husband.
Cheuk
Dental Hygienist
Cheuk graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry dental hygiene program, and is proud to have been cleaning the world’s teeth since 2006. Originally from China, Cheuk was raised in Queens and recently moved with her family to New Hyde Park. A city girl at heart, she is enjoying suburban life with hubby and two children.
A fan of Indie films/music, Jazz, Bossa Nova, & Family Guy, Cheuk loves to travel and explore food cultures around the world (42 countries & counting) and hopes to be lucky enough to see the rest of the world. Her favorite quote: “Smile while you still have teeth”
Liana
Dental Hygienist
Liana received her dental hygiene degree from NYU Dental School and has been practicing as a Registered Dental Hygienist for the past 22 years. Liana is trained and skilled in providing periodontal therapy including the use of Laser treatment, and has been a part of The Varano dental family for 10 years.
She is known for her gentle touch and friendly chairside manner which helps her patients feel more relaxed and comfortable during their visit. There is nothing more gratifying to her than educating and helping her patients.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and her Dog. She loves traveling with her family, bike riding and spending time at the beach.
Lori
Dental Hygienist
Lori has been a patient favorite in our practice for over 14 years where she shares her compassion and stories! While a native Long Islander, she has a love for the great state of Maine and her lovable Burnese Mountain dog Ruthie. Lori is a proud mother of two fantastic children.
Melessia
Dental Hygienist
Melessia received her dental hygiene degree from Eugenia María de Hostos Community College in 2018. Since then she has enjoyed interacting with patients and making them feel comfortable. When she’s not making healthier smiles, in her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and loves eating different types of food. She loves arts and crafts, watching romcoms and is a huge Marvel fan.
Sunny
Dental Assistant
Sunny has been in the dental field since 2012. At first it started out as a part time job to help pay for tuition while studying Graphic Design. But as time passed she fell in love with the dental field and has stayed in it ever since. She loves taking care of patients and helping people one smile at a time.
She is a big foodie who loves to eat just about anything and everything. During her days off she finds escape through music and/or a good movie.