*PLEASE NOTE: We do NOT accept the following insurance: Medicaid, Fidelis, MetroPlus, HealthFirst, HealthPlex, UHC Community Plan, DC37, 1199/EmblemHealth, 32BJ, DHMO or union plans.*Dr. Shamuel Ilyayev (Dr. Sham) grew up in Queens, New York. He completed a highly competitive 7 year accelerated joint degree dental program. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry. After graduating, Dr. Sham furthered his dental education by completing a general practice residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center where he obtained extensive surgical and endodontic training, as well as cosmetic and general restorative training. Dr. Sham is a lifelong learner who is constantly advancing his skills and knowledge by attending continued education courses in various aspects of dentistry to provide the utmost quality care for his patients. Dr. Sham’s mission is to provide top-level comprehensive dental services to all patients in an environment that is safe, reassuringly pleasant and comfortable. Please note that we are out-of-network provider but we do accept plans the ones that are listed in the insurance sections.