About Our LAVAAN Dental Team
In Our West Village, NY Location
Dr. Teju Bhartati
Dr. Teju Bharati earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry in 2010. She is a dedicated and accomplished dental professional with extensive experience in clinical care, education, and leadership.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bharati has served as an Attending Dentist in the Residency Program at BronxCare Hospital and as a Clinical Faculty member at NYU College of Dentistry, where she helped train and mentor future generations of dental professionals. In recognition of her leadership potential and commitment to excellence, she was selected for the prestigious Guiding Leaders Dentist Program by Glidewell Laboratories in Irvine, California, in 2024.
Committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence, Dr. Bharati regularly pursues advanced continuing education to provide her patients with the latest evidence-based treatment options. She has completed advanced training in laser dentistry and is certified in laser applications for dental care. Her continuing education also includes coursework and hands-on training in CEREC technology, digital dentistry, dental adhesion, and biomimetic dentistry, with a focus on preserving natural tooth structure and delivering long-lasting, minimally invasive restorative solutions.
Dr. Bharati is passionate about combining advanced technology with a personalized approach to help patients achieve optimal oral health and beautiful, natural-looking smiles.
Outside of the office, Dr. Bharati lives in New York City’s West Village with her husband and their new baby boy. She enjoys skiing, playing tennis, swimming, and traveling, and values spending quality time with family while exploring new destinations and experiences.
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 American Dental Association. Dr. Katz resides in New York City with her husband Jeffrey, a practicing dentist she met while at NYU.
"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."
