Dr. Dean Vafiadis is the Picasso of cosmetic dentistry. He creates masterpieces in the form of smiles. Dr. Dean did, just that, for me and I can't smile enough times in the day just to admire his work and bolster my own ego. He is a creative artist intensely committed to exellence in his chosen profession. They award Oscars, Tonys and Emmys; too bad there is not a Golden Smile
Award. Dr. Dean would be accepting it to
the standing ovation of his patients and, I suspect, his peers. I am proud to wear a Dr.
Dean Smile!!! I'd also like to take this opportunity to acknowledge him and his staff as warm, caring and wonderful people.
It has been my pleasure to be your patient.

Dear Dr. Dean,

“The Swan” and “Extreme Makover” have nothing on you! From the moment I entered your office, I knew I was in good hands. Not only are your credentials impeccable, your “chairside” manner is calming and confident. You managed to immediately put me at ease. Since my fear of dentists borders on phobic, this is no small accomplishment. You, Stacey, Svetlana and the rest of your excellent staff were all so reassuring and kind that I ALMOST looked forward to every visit.

I would not hesitate to recommend you to friends, family, colleagues, strangers, etc. I look forward to seeing you in the future to complete my new, improved smile so you can add another snapshot to your album.

Dr Dean,

I wanted to say thank you for my amazing new smile. When we met for a consultation back in January you read to me letters from other patients who thanked you for changing their lives. I half snickered to myself and had doubts but I figured it was worth a shot nonetheless since you are such an amazingly talented Dr. and person. I was all the more sold when I formed a great working relationship with Lisa and Stacey. Here I am 2 months later and not a day goes by where people do not say to me: "what did you change?" "you look great" "you look so happy"....

So, Ah yes vanity is fun yet fleeting and superficial. My REAL thanks goes to you for making me want to make great memories with my loved ones. I am re-compelled to make certain there are memorable photos taken. I no longer hesitate and cringe to negatively reflect on my old yellow colored smile. Your work has empowered me and changed my life's outlook profoundly. I am an active participant in my own life in some odd new way. My smile has added value to not only to my self image but to the lives of my loved ones. It changes my actions and choices for the better because I have one less thing to worry about. Today I sat there at a large table at Mothers day brunch. My parents and family looked at me, my wife and my lovely children. There was new glow. My Mom and Dad could not put their finger on it. I was more present and less self critical.

You have given me a gift for certain. I thank you for this and want to let you know I share it with my loved ones daily. In an odd way it is not about the teeth. It is not about gaining vanity, it is more about losing negativity and simply physically participating. So I simply pass it on and show thanks.

I've always been terrified of dentists. So----for me to think of veneers has been a dream - finally realized.
I was always conscious of my teeth and develped a little smirky smile so my teeth weren't noticed. WHAT A CHANGE. Now I look for opportunities to smile at everyone everywhere. I've met some new people because I'm smiling and they think I'm flirting (doesn't hurt).
Dr. John and staff were exceptional. I was never so at ease in a dental situation. It was painless and I would do it over again

As a teacher, smiling and laughing with my students is an important and tremendous part of my job. It is who I am and it reflects what I want to teach my children.
Before Dr. Dean’s remarkable transformation, my smile was hidden by my hand across my mouth because my smile embarrassed me. Not only were my teeth yellow, crooked, and crowded but they were also thin and transparent. My bite was such a problem that it affected my speech.
When i visited the New York Smile Institute for a consultation. Never did I imagine this evaluation to be so promising. Dr. Dean’s genuine concern for me as a person was remarkably refreshing. His honesty and expertise in his field astounded me. With computerized pictures, Dr. Dean began his magic. My computerized smile had to become a reality; seeing is truly believing. I was convinced! And so my transformation began.
My initial apprehension was alleviated by the constant reassurance of the New York Smile Institute staff. Equipped with headsets, videos, T.V. and music, my dream became a reality. I was promised a new smile for the beginning of the school year in September. He kept his promise by completely restructuring all my top teeth in a few weeks- a job that normally takes months! The results were astounding! Unbelievable! Remarkable! Having actually white teeth was spectacular; the shape, beautiful; the bite, perfect; my speech, corrected; my smile, dazzling! I love my new smile so much !!!! Visitig the the New York Smile Institute with Dr. Dean will only bring joy into someone’s life. Looking 10 years younger, feeling healthier and smiling without embarrassment has brought me that joy. Joy I can now proudly share with my family, friends, and students.
Thank you Dr. Dean.

I am a big coward when it comes to dentists but after a lifetime of being ashamed of my smile I finally decided to do something about it. After researching my options I determined that porcelain veneers were the solution I was looking for. I made several phone calls and had two other consultations but, from the moment I walked into the Smile Institute I knew that I wanted them to work on my teeth. Everyone, from the courteous reception team to the incredibly gentle and efficient dental technicians, went out of their way to put me at ease. Within a few minutes of completing my x-rays Dr. Dean came in and discussed all of the options. I was a tricky case because my canine tooth had grown in near the center of my pallet and there was a big ugly gap where the tooth should have been. There was also crowding on the left side, discoloration, and some unsightly fillings. We mapped out a treatment plan and then I met with Stacey, the Operations Manager to discuss payment options. During that first consultation Dr Dean said something that I didn't take seriously at the time, and that was, that fixing my teeth would change my life. Remarkably, he was right. Since I was so self-conscious of my smile I had grown accustomed to covering my mouth whenever I laughed and I made intricate calculations so that I would always have my "better side" facing my companions. Now, I no longer think about such maneuvers. When I want to laugh, I laugh! I feel more attractive and more confident and, for the first time this holiday season, I didn't dread the moment when someone whipped out their camera and said, "say cheese!"

It's about not only being "as good as the best" rather, better than the best...in order to acheive this you have to create something no one else has...and too afraid to even try. Thank you, thank you for my new smile my friend.

Dear Dr. Vafiadis,
For the past ten years I've had many teeth extracted and had a lower jaw partial bridge. I knew in a few more years they would all be gone.
My imposssible dream was that I would have all replaced with teeth that were mine and could not be removed. You did not promise that my dream would be realized but you said you would see.
Now my dream has come true. I never had such comfortable teeth that can't be removed. I can chew the hardest food and the teeth feel like my own, only stronger.
Thank you Dr. Vafiadis and may you have continued good health and strength so you can make more people happy for many years.

To the Best Dentist..........
I receive so many compliments on a daily basis about my teeth, it's as if they are dancing to the music. I have been smiling so much more now that I am pain free!

The process of getting veneer's with Dr. Dean provided me with a great new smile. The nice thing is that it is so natural that people usually say "There's something different about you, but I can't put my finger on it". For those that don't know me, I usually get the "Nice smile" comment. Overall I feel it was a worthwhile thing to do that improved my appearance and, to a certain extent, self-confidence!