Meet Our Team

A native of Staten Island, Sally Mayo attended Susan Wagner High School. After school, she worked part-time as a dental assistant – an experience and environment she grew to enjoy very much.  Having decided to make dentistry her career, she attended the New York University College of Dentistry and graduated in 1994 from their dental hygienist program.

Certified in local anesthesia and the use of nitrous oxide, Sally strives to keep up with the latest advances in her field by taking Continuing Education courses.

Now married with two children, she lives on Long Island. Sally enjoys hiking, going to the gym, and cooking healthy food for her family.

Alejandra Gutiérrez was born in California and raised in Queens, New York. She began her career in dentistry as a dental assistant, where she discovered a strong passion for oral health and patient care. Driven by her dedication to helping others achieve healthy smiles, she continued her education and earned her license as a dental hygienist.

Alejandra is committed to delivering exceptional preventive dental care with a gentle, compassionate, and patient-centered approach. She focuses on helping patients maintain healthy gums and long-term oral health through thorough cleanings, personalized education, and preventive guidance tailored to each individual's needs.

Known for her warm demeanor and attention to detail, Alejandra strives to make every patient feel comfortable, informed, and at ease during their visit.

Stacy-Ann Dixon grew up in Jamaica and then moved to the States where she attended a dental assistant program at Queens County Dental Society.  Almost immediately after graduating, she began her career and has amassed considerable experience along the way.  Now working as Dr. Stanescu’s assistant, she’s well-liked by our patients who find her to be both good-natured and professional.

Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and traveling – she’s been to over 15 countries – and spending time with family and friends.

After graduating from high school, Natalia Bakowski continued her education at LaGuardia College, City University of New York. In 2013, she completed two additional courses and received certificates as an EKG technician and phlebotomy technician.

Once Natalia started working for Dr. Rastegar, she knew right then that her future would be related to helping people. “What I love most about my job,” she said, “is making people comfortable, helping them obtain a healthy mouth, and seeing them happy with their improved smile.”

Out of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and young son. It helps, she says with a smile, that “I actually like to clean, cook and bake!”  Natalia loves the outdoors and is always seeking new fresh-air adventures. 

Vieana Pressley is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn. She graduated from Achievement First Charter High School and went on to study upstate at SUNY Fredonia before attending Nassau Community College.

She has extensive experience working in dental offices, beginning in pediatric dentistry before transitioning into general dentistry. When asked what she enjoys most about working with us, she shared, “I like that at this practice, every patient has a block of time dedicated just to them. It’s a very personal approach.”

Outside of work, Vieana has a wide range of interests and accomplishments. She is a part-time model and a trained dancer specializing in jazz, ballet, and contemporary dance. She even completed an internship with the Brooklyn Nets dance team In addition, she writes music and is a dedicated long-distance runner who has completed several 5K races and half marathons.

Roya Ghassabian grew up in Kew Gardens, Queens, and worked several different jobs after graduating high school. One of those jobs had her working in the Diamond District in Manhattan.  But it wasn’t until she started working for Dr. Rastegar that she felt she had truly found the right place – and she’s been working as our office coordinator for over 20 years now.

Roya enjoys the human interaction involved in working at the front desk.  “I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life.” she says.

On the weekends, she enjoys swimming in her gym’s pool and going for long walks on the beach.