Meet Your Williamsburg Dental Team
Compassionate dentists and specialists dedicated to your family’s smiles—from first tooth to forever.
1000+
Happy Patients
Over 10,000 Smiles Transformed
Every patient deserves thoughtful, comprehensive dental care delivered with respect, comfort, and honesty
Dr. Michael Shaffer
Founder & General Dentist
Languages Spoken
English
Hebrew
Spanish
Yiddish
Farsi
A Dental Home Built for Williamsburg Families
Dr. Michael Shaffer spent years serving Williamsburg families and noticed too many people struggling to access the dental care they needed. So he built Toothology Dental—a multispecialty practice where high-quality, comprehensive care is accessible under one roof.
Today, our team of skilled dentists brings together expertise in general, pediatric, cosmetic, and sedation dentistry. Whether you’re bringing your toddler for their first visit or seeking a complete smile makeover, we’re here to help your whole family smile with confidence.
The Dentists Behind Your Smile
Click on any team member to learn more about their background, training, and approach to care.
Founder Bio
Dr. Michael Shaffer
Founder & General Dentist
General Dentistry
Sedation
Complex Cases
Dr. Michael Shaffer founded Toothology Dental after decades of serving Williamsburg families and recognizing that too many people struggled to access the comprehensive dental care they needed. A graduate of Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine with advanced training in sedation dentistry, Dr. Shaffer built a multispecialty practice where patients of all ages—from toddlers to grandparents—can receive exceptional care under one roof. Known for his calm demeanor and expertise with anxious patients and complex cases, Dr. Shaffer leads a team united by one mission: giving every family a better way to smile.
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Dr. Kristina Bekiyants
Pediatric Dentist
Pediatric Dentistry
Kids of All Ages
Special Needs
Board-eligible pediatric specialist and former Chief Resident at Stony Brook. Creates positive, confidence-building experiences for children.
Dr. Ayala Lieberman
General Dentist
General Dentistry
Preventive Care
Restorative
NYU College of Dentistry graduate with highest honors. Known for clear communication and compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Christopher Vu
Family and Cosmetic Dentist
Family Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dedicated family and cosmetic dentist helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Trained at Touro and Stony Brook.
Expertise Across Every Specialty
One location. One team. Complete care for your whole family.
Pediatric Specialist
On-site pediatric dentist for kids of all ages
Sedation Dentistry
Comfortable care for anxious patients
Implant Expertise
Advanced training in tooth replacement
Cosmetic Services
Smile makeovers and whitening
Top Training
NYU, Stony Brook, Northwell
residencies
Family Friendly
All ages welcome, one convenient location
Training You Can Trust
Our dentists bring advanced training, accredited education, and hospital-based experience—so you can feel confident knowing your care meets the highest clinical standards.
6
Dentists on Staff
General, pediatric, and cosmetic care
On-Site
Pediatric Specialist
On-site pediatric dentistry
3
Dental Schools Represented
NYU
Stony Brook
Touro
3
Hospital Residencies
Northwell
Montefiore
Stony Brook
10+
Combined Experience
Across comprehensive dental care
Available
Sedation Certified
Comfort-focused care available