Learn More About Our Staff

Dr. Abdul Hakeem Nasar

Owner/Dentist

Education and Experience : Dr. Nasar earned his degree in Biology and Dental Surgery in 1970. He joined the New York University in 1976, and received his New York State license in 1979. He practiced in New York City for a time before moving to Utica in 1980. Dr. Nasar founded Whitestown Dental Care in 1982. He is a lifetime member of the American Dental Association.

Favorite Part of the Job : Dr. Nasar loves taking care of patients in a friendly and positive atmosphere.

Lives In : New Hartford

Personal Facts : Dr. Nasar likes going to the gym and walking – he always participates in heart runs and walks. He also enjoys giving back to the community and volunteering for charitable programs in various areas. Family is of the utmost importance to him, which is why he especially loves spending time with his 3 grandchildren.

Dr. Faheem Nasar

Associate/Dentist

Education and Experience : He is a 2009 graduate of Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Prior to enrolling in Boston University, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Utica College. After graduating from BU, he attended a general practice residency program at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. He then worked for 2 years as a general dentist at Whitestown Dental Care.

Afterwards, Dr. Faheem Nasar went on to complete a 3-year combined orthodontics and dento-facial orthopedics/masters of business administration program at the Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson, NV. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the New York State Dental Association.

Personal Facts : Dr. Faheem Nasar is the son of our owner.

Holly

Registered Dental Hygienist

Education : Holly has an Associate Degree and CPR/AED certification from Broome Community College.

Experience : Holly has more than 13 years of experience in the field of dentistry, and has been with our practice for more than 7 years.

Favorite Part of the Job : Holly enjoys her job most when patients tell her that her work or recommendations made a positive difference to them.

Lives In : Remsen, NY

Hobbies : She spends her time mostly with her family and dog, as well as traveling, gardening, and cooking.

Liliya

Associate/Dentist

Title : Clinical Care Coordinator

Education : Liliya has a Dental Assistant certificate from BOCES.

Experience : She has been a dental assistant for 12 years.

Favorite Part of the Job : Liliya loves helping during the doctor’s procedures by making patients feel comfortable. Also, she enjoys the atmosphere in the office. For her, it feels like a close-knit family.

Personal Fact : Liliya likes spending time with her family, and watching her grandsons grow up.

Rebecca

Office Manager

Experience : Becky has more than 20 years of experience in general dentistry, specializing in overall practice management with a focus on productivity and patient management.

Nikole

Clinical Care Coordinator

Education : She has a Dental Assistant certificate from BOCES.

Favorite Part of Job : Nikole loves helping our patients feel comfortable during dental procedures.

Hobbies : Her interests include spending time with her family, camping, and running.

Christine

Patient Care Coordinator

Experience : She has several years of experience as a dental assistant and receptionist.

Hobbies : Christine enjoys time with her family, camping, and being out on the lakes on the pontoon. She also enjoys gardening during spring and fall.

Debbie

Clinical Care Coordinator

Education : Dental Assistant School Rochester-1973.

Experience : Debbie has 40 years of experience as a dental assistant and has been with our practice for 29 years.

Lives In : Utica, NY

Favorite Part of Job : Debbie thinks of Dr. Nasar and her co-workers as her second family. She enjoys talking with patients and making them feel comfortable.

Personal Fact : Debbie likes taking long walks with her friends and her dog. She also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.

Melissa

Clinical Care Coordinator

Experience : 15 years of experience in the dental field.

Hobbies : Enjoys spending time with family and reading.

Favorite part of job : Melissa loves to meet new people and make patients feel comfortable.

Kristen

Registered Dental Hygienist

Education : Associate Degree from SUNY Canton.

Lives In : Waterville, NY

Favorite part of the job : Enjoys building relationships with patients and educating the importance of oral health.

Personal fact : Kristen enjoys spending time with her family and two dogs as well as baking, reading, and sewing!