Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Pamela Vainer is a native of Brooklyn, NY. She completed her undergraduate education at Barnard College with a degree in Psychology and received her doctorate in Dental Surgery from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Pamela graduated dental school with an honors in pediatric dentistry. She was the recipient of the AAPD Predoctoral Student Award, given to a single student who shows most promise in Pediatric Dentistry and the Eleanor Bushee Senior Student Dental Award, presented to a female student for outstanding leadership and academic performance. Following dental school, she completed an additional 2-year specialty training program in pediatric dentistry at Woodhull Hospital, an NYU-HHC affiliate. 

Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Pamela is an active member of the New York County Dental Society, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dr. Pamela is committed to serving the needs of her pediatric patients with patience and compassion. Her goal is to ensure her young patients feel comfortable throughout their dental visits and to have each child leave the office feeling proud and excited to return. She achieves this by taking time to get to know each individual child so that she can tailor her approach in a unique and personalized manner. She strongly believes in proper communication between the patient and the provider, as well as the parent and the provider in order to build a strong foundation of trust. Dr. Pamela takes a conservative and minimally invasive approach to dentistry focusing on education and prevention.  

Aside from dentistry, Dr. Pamela enjoys baking, boxing, traveling and spending quality time with her family and friends. Her favorite superhero is Wonder Woman and she is an avid Harry Potter fan. 

Dr. Nicola Cinquepalmi, or “Dr. Nico” was born to parents Antonio and Michela. His sister, Dr. Loretta Cinquepalmi, is a pediatric ER physician.

Dr. Nico is a Brooklyn native and is originally from a small fishing town in Bari, Italy.

Dr. Nico began his education at Regis High School in Manhattan. Initially he had a dream of pursuing veterinary medicine and spent much of his free time volunteering for animal shelters, veterinary offices, zoos and aquariums.

Nico attended Johns Hopkins University where he majored in Neuroscience. There, he was head teaching assistant of the Neuroanatomy lab course and spearheaded an outreach organization to mentor special needs children at a local grade school in Baltimore.

Nico went on to Cornell University to pursue a Masters in Microbiology. His research explored gut microbial influence on the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Dr. Nico earned his DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston. At Tufts, Dr. Nico immediately took an interest in pediatric dentistry and shadowed the pediatric dental clinic frequently. President of the pediatric dentistry club, Dr. Nico was frequently lead dental outreach programs for children and spent much of his time playing games and giving presentations on oral hygiene to students. While at Tufts, Dr. Nico also performed research on PNAM (Pre-Surgical Naso-Alveolar Molding) in infants with cleft lip and palate syndrome.

Dr. Nico performed his General Practice residency at Bronxcare Health System, where he was chief resident and saw all the pediatric patients at his clinic.

Dr. Nico regularly attends the annual AAPD conference and takes continuing education courses in pediatric dentistry in order to ensure that his treatment methods are as up to date and comfortable as possible.

Dr. Nico prides himself most on his patients having an enjoyable, quick, and safe experience in his dental chair. Knowing he is often the first stop on a child’s dental journey, Dr. Nico’s first priority is to establish a healthy and fun relationship between your child and the dental office. Dr. Nico has a conservative approach to treating teeth and only performs procedures that are necessary. When treatment is needed, Dr. Nico uses the most non-invasive treatment option to ensure a quick and comfortable appointment.

Dr. Nico still regularly volunteers for local animal rescue centers and even checks in on some of his old animal friends at the zoo and aquarium. He enjoys playing soccer and basketball with friends. While at home, Dr. Nico likes to cook Italian food and play with his English bulldog, Valentino. His favorite super hero is Iron man and his favorite Disney characters are the aliens from Toy Story.

Dr. Nathaniel Saed is a dedicated and compassionate pediatric dentist with an extensive training background. He is a native of Highland Park, Illinois and son of Iranian immigrants who always supported his pursuit of becoming a dentist. 'Dr. Nate’ received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Indiana University with minors in Spanish and Psychology. He attained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Florida. He is currently board-eligible for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Following dental school, Dr. Nate completed a rigorous one-year General Practice Residency program at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx. Under the guidance of talented specialists, he gained extensive exposure treating adult patients with urgent dental needs. Upon graduating, he was recognized with the "Certificate of Excellence for Outstanding Performance." He subsequently completed a pediatric dental specialty residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, further honing his skills providing specialized care for children.

With a gentle demeanor, Dr. Nate creates a comfortable and welcoming environment for young patients. He believes in the philosophy of "prevention is the best protection" and prioritizes educational, prevention-based habits to optimize oral health on a community level. His patience, attention to detail, and technical skills distinguish him as a pediatric dentist. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New York Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Dr. Saed is licensed to practice dentistry in New York State and Illinois.

Dr. Nate currently resides with his wife in Manhattan. When out of the office, he is passionate about family time, the great outdoors, reading non-fiction, discovering new restaurants, and traveling.