Lois A. Jackson, D.D.S.
Dr. Lois Jackson is very experienced in pediatric dental care for children, adolescents and special needs patients. She is a Barnard College Alumna, and attended the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. After receiving her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. Jackson completed a General Practice Dental Residency at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Centre, where she learned to treat medically compromised patients as well as trauma victims. In this year of post-graduate training, it became apparent that pediatric dentistry is the starting point for a life long understanding of the need for good oral hygiene. Childhood is the best time to shape positive attitudes towards dental treatment; avoiding the fears and phobias about going to the dentist. She decided to specialize in pediatric dentistry and returned to Columbia University, where she completed her training.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Jackson is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where she taught for many years. Dr. Jackson is a past President of the Columbia College of Dental Medicine Alumni Association. In 2009, she was a Columbia University Alumni Medalist, which is the highest alumni honor.
She is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, American College of Dentists, Pierre Fauchard Society and New York Academy of Dentistry. Dr. Jackson was elected to OKU, the dental honor society. Dr. Jackson also maintains memberships in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, where she was on the Board of Trustees. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, New York State Dental Association, New York State Association of Pediatric Dentists, Northeast Society of Pediatric Dentists and the Southeast Society of Pediatric Dentists.
Dr. Jackson is the President of The New York State Association of Pediatric Dentists. She is local arrangements co-chairman for the 2011 Annual Session of The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists. She is a Past-President of The Northeast Society of Pediatric Dentistry. To give back to the community, Dr. Jackson volunteers and supports numerous civic and cultural organizations. She is a Member of the Board of Directors for the Camp Brooklyn (sending children to camp), Flatbush Development Corporation, East Midwood Jewish Center and Fisk Terrace Neighborhood Association.
Dr. Jackson was a Nickelodeon Parents' Pick for Best Dentist for 2 years running!
Adam Silevitch, DMD
Dr. Silevitch has been setting the highest standards of excellence in pediatric dentistry for years! Born and raised in the Boston area, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his dental degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine before completing specialized post-graduate training in pediatric dentistry from Columbia University where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Silevitch is an assistant clinical professor of pediatric dentistry at Columbia University School of Dental Medicine.
An esteemed member of the dental community, Dr. Silevitch has done dental outreach in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.
He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and New York County Dental Society.
Away from the office, he enjoys playing golf and skiing – and is a huge Boston sports fan!
Fadra Whyte, DMD
Dr. Whyte received her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh and her doctorate degree from University of Pennsylvania. She then went on and completed her pediatric residency program at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Her post-graduate training has given her the skills and knowledge to provide comprehensive care to both healthy children and to those who are medically compromised or or developmentally disabled.
Dr. Whyte’s love of community service has taken her to Nicaragua, Costa Rica and most recently to the Dominican Republic where she has provided dental and medical care to those in most need.
Her free time is spent with her husband Ryan and cat Parody. She enjoys traveling, both winter and summer activities including skiing and hiking, and is a huge Steelers fan.
She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and local NY and NJ dental societies.
She is on staff at Lutheran Medical Center as Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry where she enjoys teaching residents.
Alvina Lim, DDS
Dr. Lim is a fourth generation dentist. Born in California and raised in Indonesia, she was exposed to a variety of cultures at an early age. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee and her dental degree from Loma Linda University in California. After graduating from a general practice residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, she worked in New York for two years as a general practitioner. This is where her passion for pediatric dental care developed. She pursued additional specialized training in pediatric dentistry in Mount Sinai Hospital where she served as Chief Resident. She continues to be held in high regard by distinguished professors and peers for her superb work ethic and her attention to detail. When not at work, Dr. Lim enjoys watching movies, reading and travelling. She has been actively involved in dental outreach in Thailand, Guyana and Guatemala.
Dr. Lim is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association and New York County Dental Society.