About Our LAVAAN Dental Team
In Our Upper East Side, NY Location
Dr. Bisma Sohail
Dr. Bisma Sohail is a native New Yorker and has honed her experience and skill in all aspects of General and Cosmetic Dentistry over the past 10 years.
She was educated in NYC at Stuyvesant High School and attended New York University for her undergraduate degree. For her Doctorate of Dental Medicine, she graduated magna cum laude from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sohail followed with a General Practice Residency in the highly competitive program at Newark Beth Israel Hospital in 2009.
Dr. Sohail believes in listening to her patient’s concerns and treating them in the gentlest way possible. She offers the most technologically advanced treatments for maximum comfort and personalized care. She wants you to have the best experience when you visit and can't wait to meet you!
Dr. Sohail chose dentistry because of her passion for both science and art. She has a friendly and caring personality and loves to cook, paint and try new foods with her husband and friends.
Dr. Michelle Katz
Dr. Michelle Katz completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at New York University College of Dentistry. At NYU, Dr. Katz participated in two outreach programs to Nicaragua to provide dental healthcare to a community lacking the proper resources to receive dental care. Dr. Katz attended Montefiore Medical Center and completed a one-year general practice residency. Dr. Katz pursued her specialty training in Orthodontics at Jacksonville University. Dr. Katz‘s affiliations include the American Association of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association. Dr. Katz resides in New York City with her husband Jeffrey, a practicing dentist she met while at NYU.
Dr. Amy Lustbader
Dr. Amy Lustbader grew up in Central Jersey and then attended Lafayette in Easton, PA where she majored in Behavioral Neuroscience. After college she moved to NYC and attended New York University College of Dentistry where she received her Doctoral Degree. Following graduation, Dr. Lustbader did a general practice residency (GPR) at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. She then received her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Her training included operating room dentistry, sedation and treating special needs patients. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Dental Association (ADA), New York State Dental Association (NYSDA), and her local Manhattan chapter. Dr. Lustbader's #1 goal is to provide her patients with the highest quality pediatric dental care in a comfortable, warm and caring environment. She is dedicated to keeping her patients free of dental disease by creating a lifetime of positive dental habits. She looks forward to meeting all her patients and their families.
Dr. Marcello Guglielmi
Dr. Marcello Guglielmi is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive training and expertise in surgical and non-surgical facial care. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Rochester and completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Guglielmi went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Head and Neck Oncology Surgery at the University of Tennessee in 2017.
Dr. Guglielmi is known for his precision, patient-centered approach, and commitment to clinical excellence. He engages each patient in thoughtful consultation, combining detailed evaluation with a personalized treatment plan designed to achieve optimal results and comfort. His skillset ensures the highest quality care with an emphasis on minimal intervention and safe, effective sedation options.
His services include dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, TMJ therapy, facial cosmetic procedures, treatment of oral cancers, and management of facial injuries. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Guglielmi is also a published author in several scientific journals, reflecting his ongoing commitment to advancing the field of oral surgery.
Emanuel Kand, DDS
Dr. Emanuel Kand is dedicated to delivering exceptional dentistry with a gentle and personalized touch. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in Biology from St. John’s University before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the renowned New York University College of Dentistry. Following dental school, he completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital, advanced training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implantology, emergency dental treatment, and root canal therapy.
Known for his gentle manner and virtually painless injection techniques, Dr. Kand takes pride in creating a comfortable, stress-free experience for every patient. He is especially skilled in caring for patients with dental anxiety and believes every dental visit should be seamless, compassionate, and centered around the patient’s unique needs. His mission is simple: to treat every patient as if they were family — with kindness, respect, and the highest level of care.
Passionate about staying at the forefront of modern dentistry, Dr. Kand is constantly learning, attending conferences, and collaborating with leading experts to provide his patients with the very best. Beyond the dental chair, he enjoys reading, diving into podcasts, working out, and finding inspiration in music or peaceful walks in nature. But what brings him the greatest joy is spending quality time with his family — whether that’s sharing laughter together or exploring new and delicious foods.
"My favorite dentist office I’ve ever been to. The front desk staff is nice and capable. I never have to wait and the hygienist and dentist are fabulous."
