Our Team
Our team at Williamsbridge Dental.
Jeffrey Golden, DDS (General Dentist)
Dr. Golden graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1982. He has been the director of Williamsbridge Dental for over 20 years. Dr. Golden is highly accomplished in Cosmetic Dentistry, Implant Restorations, Root Canal Therapy and Crowns. He is dedicated to providing high quality, honest and gentle dentistry. He has participated and continues to attend many courses in all phases of dentistry. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, and Bronx County Dental Society. He is currently a valued evaluator of dental materials for various manufacturers.
Vanita Mudgil, DDS (Periodontist)
Dr Vanita Mudgil received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the New York University College of Dentistry. Dr. Mudgil went on to complete an additional one year General Practice Residency at Mount Sinai Hospital before commencing her specialty training. After three years of extensive specialty training at the New York University College of Dentistry’s prestigious Advanced Education Program in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, Dr. Mudgil went on to receive her Diplomate status. She is one of a few board certified Periodontists and uses her expertise to enhance each individual smile. She is compassionate, caring and an expert in treating dental anxiety. Dr. Mudgil is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Northeastern Society of Periodontics, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and the New York County Dental Society.
Ghassan Atalla, DDS (Orthodontist )
Dr. Atalla calls upon years of experience in orthodontics to help his patients correct crooked teeth that may cause them embarrassment. He can straighten smiles with metal or clear braces, or use Invisalign: a series of clear and removable aligners that can straighten teeth in about a year.
Julia Abend, DDS (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon)
Dr. Abend is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who graduated Summa cum Laude from New York University College of Dentistry in 2002. She also attended Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York Presbyterian Hospital and received subsequent training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She is a caring and compassionate surgeon with sound clinical skills and judgement.
Trayce Torres (RDH)
Trayce graduated from Hostos Community College in 2000 with a degree in dental hygiene. She is currently licensed in the state of New York and Connecticut. She has been in the dental field for many years, starting as a dental assistant with experience in assisting periodontists, orthodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, and pedodontists. She also has experience with working with special needs children and general sedation. Trayce is also active in continuing education classes.
Alessandra DiMarco (RDH)
Alessandra graduated from New York University in 2009 with a degree in Applied Science. Alessandra also received her Bachelors degree from St. John’s University. Alessandra has extensive clinical experience in soft tissue management, dental assessment, and patient education. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist, Alessandra was a dental assistant working with both a general dentist as well as a periodontist for over 6 years. Alessandra is a member of the American Dental Hygienist Association and has received her certification to administer local anesthesia. Alessandra is also active in continuing education classes.
