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Lakewood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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Surgical excellence.
Unparalleled patient care.

The new Lakewood surgical suite

Exceptional Care,
From Start to Finish.

Lakewood Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery has set a higher standard for oral surgery—combining surgical expertise with a truly personal level of care.

From coordinating the details of your care to making sure you’re comfortable before, during, and after your procedure, our team is here to take care of the entire experience. It’s a level of attention designed to make exceptional care feel effortless.

Our Surgeons

Specialty-trained surgeons providing the full scope of oral and maxillofacial care.

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Dr. Dwight Hershman

Dr. Dwight Hershman

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Four decades of practice across the full range of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular emphasis on dento-alveolar surgery, wisdom-tooth removal, implants, bone grafting, trauma, and pathology.

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Dr. Gabriel Hershman

Dr. Gabriel Hershman

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Focused on fully digital implant surgery — each case planned in CAD software and carried out with a patient-specific surgical guide, printed in-house, so every implant position is settled before the procedure begins.

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Dr. Allan Shanin

Dr. Allan Shanin

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

DDS from New York University, with his oral and maxillofacial certificate from Lincoln Medical Center, an affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, where he served as chief resident. His practice centres on dento-alveolar surgery, wisdom teeth, and implants.

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Dr. Tzvi Krupka

Dr. Tzvi Krupka

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

Trained in the full scope of oral surgery — corrective jaw surgery, reconstruction, complex grafting, and implants — with a calm, unhurried approach to every patient.

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Comprehensive Oral Surgery

The full scope of oral & maxillofacial care, delivered with precision and comfort.

Dental Implants

Digitally planned, guided implants that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

Wisdom Teeth

Gentle removal of impacted and problematic wisdom teeth, with sedation for your comfort.

Bone Grafting

Advanced grafting and ridge preservation to rebuild and protect the health of your jaw.

Corrective Jaw Surgery

Functional and aesthetic correction of jaw alignment and complex skeletal concerns.

Facial Trauma & Pathology

Expert treatment of facial injuries, cysts, and benign tumors of the maxillofacial region.

TMJ Disorders

Diagnosis and management of jaw-joint pain and dysfunction for lasting relief.

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The Team Behind Your Care

Every member of our team is here for one reason — to make sure the care you receive is exceptional, from your first visit through your recovery.

Gillian Christiano-Miquel

Gillian Christiano-Miquel

Executive Manager
Naomi Perlstein

Naomi Perlstein

Practice Manager
Paulina Veneski

Paulina Veneski

Surgical & Hospitality Coordinator
Aneta Broda

Aneta Broda

Surgical & Hospitality Coordinator
Salo Papiashvili

Salo Papiashvili

Patient Care Coordinator
Jessica Torruella

Jessica Torruella

Patient Care Coordinator
Natalie Santiago

Natalie Santiago

Patient Care Coordinator
Anna Abaishvili

Anna Abaishvili

Patient Care Coordinator
Jenny Zheng

Jenny Zheng

Digital Coordinator
Antigona Hoxha

Antigona Hoxha

Surgical Assistant
Dallanara Rodriguez

Dallanara Rodriguez

Surgical Assistant
Lusi Khazalia

Lusi Khazalia

Surgical Assistant
Ivanna Vatamanyuk

Ivanna Vatamanyuk

Surgical Assistant
Ana Komisarciuk

Ana Komisarciuk

Surgical Assistant
Clinical Excellence

Built Around Better Care.

A surgeon in consultation with a family at the LOMS reception desk
01 Expertise

Specialized expertise when it matters most.

Our experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons bring specialized training, clinical judgment, and a commitment to exceptional care to every patient.

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02 Advanced Technology

Precision powered by technology.

Advanced imaging and modern surgical technology help our team plan carefully and deliver precise, confident care.

A patient resting in the LOMS recovery suite, attended by a member of the clinical team
03 Surgical Environment

Designed for surgery. Designed for you.

Advanced treatment and dedicated recovery spaces come together in a purpose-built environment designed around exceptional care.

More than exceptional care.
An exceptional experience.

Exceptional care goes beyond the procedure. At LOMS, our team takes care of the details surrounding your care, so your experience feels coordinated, personal, and effortless.

We handle the details.

From paperwork and medical clearances to coordinating with other providers, our team helps manage the details so you don’t have to.

Care that stays connected.

When your care involves another physician or specialist, we help coordinate the next step rather than simply sending you on your way.

Comfort, considered.

From thoughtfully designed spaces to dedicated recovery areas, every part of the experience is designed with your comfort in mind.

Personal from start to finish.

You’re never just the next procedure. Our team stays involved throughout your experience, making sure you know what’s happening and what comes next.

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