GATEWAY DENTAL

After receiving his Bachelor's from New York University in 1993, Dr. Aqeel graduated and received his doctorate in dental surgery from the NYU College of Dentistry. Dr. Aqeel did his residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital Dental division, where he received training and honed his skills in comprehensive dental treatment planning. After becoming Board Certified, Dr, Aqeel began to practice in Connecticut. In addition, Dr. Aqeel participated in an advanced Implant seminar at Montifiore Hospital; wher...Read Moree implant placement was emphasized. He later attained membership status to the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and the Academy of general Dentistry and participated in the XXVI Inter American Dental Congress, sponsored by the Spanish American Medical Dental Society of New York. On a personal note, Dr. Aqeel is happily married with 3 lovely girls whom attend the local school district. In addition, Dr. Aqeel is proud to actively serve his country in the United States Air Force Reserve. Read Less

Dr. G. S. Atalla, DDS: Orthodontist After receiving his Bachelors of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelors of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of California at Irvine, Dr Atalla attended New York University College of Dentistry. Along his studies to obtain his dental degree, Dr Atalla was elected to many posts, among them, Class president as well as student council president. Dr Atalla was the recipient of many awards, such as the Pierre Fauchard Scholarship, the Hi...Read Morenman Award, the Dean award and many others. After obtaining his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 1999, Dr Atalla completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at NYUCD where he was elected Chief resident. He later chose to pursue a post doctorate degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at New York University. Since obtaining his post doctorate degree in orthodontics in 2002, Dr Atalla, has been practicing his profession with passion and vigor. He is a member of the National Society of Dental Practitioners and a proud member of the New York State Troopers Police Surgeons Group. He is also a police surgeon for Dutchess county sheriffs' office and Westchester county police. Read Less

EDUCATION Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon graduate of New York Medical College New York Medical College Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Internship Jacobi Medical Center Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Internship UCLA Harbor Medical Center GPR Residency Howard University College of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery Graduated, May 2007 Fall 1999 to May 2003: Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA, B.S., Biology/pre-med RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Summer 1998:Research I...Read Morentern for National Youth Leadership Forum on Dentistry and Medicine in Houston, Tx Spring 2002: Research Intern for National Youth Leadership forum on the interactions of medicine and dentistry in Oral Cancer, primary health care, and the pathologic disorders in South Africa HONORS March 2006: Omicron Kappa Upsilon for Krammer Award of Excellence 3/15 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Fall 2005 to Spring 2006 :Hurricane Katrina Relief, served on fundraising committee for Howard university college of Dentistry ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP Fall 2003 to Present Americans Dental Association Candidate for American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Candidate for New York Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Read Less