Dr. Liany Farinas-Han

Dr. Liany Farinas-Han received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. While in school, Dr. Farinas-Han received many accolades, including the Gold Club Award for Cosmetic Dentistry and the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society.

Dr. Farinas-Han is also an accomplished classical concert pianist, who graduated from The Juilliard School with a full scholarship, thanks in part to the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship. Dr. Farinas-Han found her passion in dentistry after she graduated from The Juilliard School while she was actively teaching and performing as a concert pianist. Dr. Farinas-Han combines skilled hands of a pianist with modern technology delivering exceptional results to her patients.

Dr. Farinas-Han is multilingual, fluent in Spanish and conversational in Italian and Portuguese. Dr. Farinas-Han is an active member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, the Bergen County Dental Association and American Academy of Facial Esthetics.

In 2020, Dr. Farinas-Han was recognized as Incisal Edge 40 under 40 as one of America’s Best Young Dentists. You can read more about her recognition here.

Dr. Doron Ringler -  Oral Surgeon

Dr. Ringler is a board certified oral and  maxillofacial surgeon.  He is a graduate of Columbia University, New York, NY.

During his residency, Dr. Ringler has completed a Medical Doctor degree at Columbia University School of Medicine. He was trained  in general surgery and general anesthesia at New York Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as extensive training in dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants, orthognathic surgery, maxillofacial trauma surgery, facial cosmetic surgery, and benign head and neck pathology.

Dr. Ringler has graduated with high honors, at the top of his class,  from Boston University School of Dental Medicine,  Boston MA. His previous dental education was completed as well, with high honors, in Tel Aviv University, Israel. He was bestowed numerous awards and induction into prestigious societies such as the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society.

Dr. Ringler is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine where he participate in training the next generation of oral and maxillofacial surgeons. He maintains hospital admitting privileges at Columbia – Presbyterian Medical Center, NY. He is also an attending physician at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ.

As a skilled  surgeon, he volunteers annually in medical missions to treat children and adults with cleft lip and palate to regions where  access to quality health care is limited. 

Dr. Chloe Shmanske received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. While in school, Dr. Shmanske received many accolades, including induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society and reception of the Dr. Jeanne Craig Sinkford Student Leadership Award. After dental school, she completed her General Practice Residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Working at this level 1 trauma center provided her with extensive experience in treating all aspects of dentistry, with a special focus on emergencies and medically complex patients. 

Dr. Shmanske enjoys the variability in general dentistry, but cosmetic work is an area she has always been particularly fond of. As president of The Aesthetics Society at RSDM while in school, she connected with and learned from aesthetic dentists all over the country. Her invisalign certification, training in veneers, and keen eye for perfection all aid in granting each aesthetic patient with a beautiful smile. 

Dr. Shmanske is an active member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey Dental Association and has a passion for life-long learning. 

In her free time, Dr. Shmanske enjoys spending time outdoors– between hiking, skiing, or just spending a day at the beach. She is also an avid New Jersey Devils fan and can be found in the stands of both home and away games cheering on her team. She also loves baking and sharing her baked goods with friends and family.

Dr. Vanessa Ballentine graduated from Seton Hall University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. She continued her education at Seton Hall University to complete a Master of Science in Biology, with central focus in Neuroscience. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine, with honors in the field of Endodontics. Following graduation, she successfully completed a general practice residency program from Hackensack UMC Mountainside Hospital.

Since graduating, she has worked as a general and cosmetic dentist in family practice; offering the very best in dental technique, skill, and artistry. From the youngest child to the oldest grandparent, she provides age specific care to the unique problems in each age bracket. Her passion for dentistry radiates through her charisma and enthusiastic nature.

She consistently broadens her background in dentistry and enhances her skills through continuing education courses in multiple facets of dentistry including smile enhancement, implantology, and laser therapy. She is certified through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics in Botox and dermal fillers for both cosmetic and therapeutic enhancements.

Dr. Ballentine lives in Morris County. She is an avid animal lover and the proud mom of two Keeshond dogs. When she isn’t in the office you can find her practicing yoga, playing tennis and squash, skiing/snowboarding or simply enjoying her time with family and friends.