Meet Your NYC Orthodontic Expert
Barry Elaahi, DDS
Dr. Barry Elaahi is an orthodontic expert and a firm believer that a healthy and beautiful smile is the foundation of an improved quality of life. He attended Cornell University for his undergraduate studies, where he earned his B.S. degree in Biological Engineering & Technology in 2005. He then earned his D.D.S. degree in 2009 at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine.
In 2010, Dr. Elaahi completed a year of General Practice Residency at Stony Brook University Hospital as a PGY-1 resident. He then went on to complete his three-year post-graduate Orthodontic specialist training at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where he earned his specialty certificate in Orthodontics in 2013. He has done extensive research and completed his thesis on Pediatric Sleep Apnea during his Orthodontic training, where he was the recipient of the 2013 Leo Sreebny award for the best post-graduate residency research project.
Dr. Elaahi is a Board Certified Orthodontist (Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics) and affiliated with the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and NYSDA. Furthermore, he is a certified provider of Invisalign and 3M Incognito Lingual braces. Dr. Elaahi spends much of his spare time on continuing education, research, and studies in evidence-based dentistry. He is an avid tennis player and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.
Jason Berk, DDS
Dr. Jason Berk is an orthodontic specialist and enjoys making a difference in each of his patients’ lives. Whether he is treating young children or adults, it is his goal to make the journey of creating beautiful smiles easy and memorable. Dr. Berk attended Boston University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, graduating with Cum Laude Honors in 2004. He attended SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, earning a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2009. He graduated amongst the top of his class with Magna Cum Laude Honors, was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor society, and received numerous other awards. He completed a one-year general practice residency at Stony Brook University Hospital and went on to complete his three-year postdoctoral orthodontic training at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. He has done extensive research and was awarded a grant to present his published paper on the “Effects of platelet-derived growth factor, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone on osteoblasts derived from cancer patients on chronic bisphosphonate therapy.” Furthermore, Dr. Berk is an orthodontic expert affiliated with the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and New York State Dental Association where he attends meetings to stay up-to-date with his profession.
Dr. Berk is certified to offer Invisalign and 3M Incognito braces. Additionally, Dr. Berk is proud to specialize in one of the newest and most advanced orthodontic appliances: InBrace. InBrace is a personalized behind-the-teeth, teeth straightener – that’s completely hidden. InBrace Smartwire® works like autopilot and is made from a shape memory alloy and programmed with Gentleforce® technology to gently move teeth into place. This means no monthly tightenings or tray changes, and you can eat, drink, brush and floss normally – while your treatment keeps working!
Dr. Berk currently resides with his wife in Manhattan. He enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family during his spare time.
