At Ever Care Dental, our entire team is dedicated to your dental health and overall wellness. We strive to make dental treatment easy and enjoyable for our patients. Our team will help you to feel welcome from the first time you walk in the door.
Our dentist, Dr. Elaine Gonzales, is committed to a different kind of patient experience. Her focus on prevention, skilled procedures, and personalized care makes her popular with our patients because they know that her honest approach can help them stay healthy.
Dr. Elaine Gonzales, DDS
Dr. Gonzales, a second-generation dentist and native New Yorker, graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry and completed her residency at Jamaica Hospital. With over 20 years of experience, she has dedicated herself to dentistry in the city she loves.
At Ever Care Dental, Dr. Gonzales fosters a warm and welcoming environment where both patients and the team feel relaxed, happy, and healthy. Service-oriented, she aims to blend compassion and professionalism to help patients achieve and maintain their oral health. She also embodies the philosophy of being a "whole body dentist," recognizing the interconnectedness of oral health with overall well-being. She believes in the integrative approach to dentistry, understanding that oral health contributes to the health of the entire body.
Beyond her practice, Dr. Gonzales is devoted to her family, spending quality time with her husband and three sons. She also engages in pediatric dental outreach in underserved populations in the Philippines. She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Clear Aligners and has served as a Past President of the Association of Filipino Dentists of America. She was selected as a 2022 Guiding Leader by Glidewell Laboratories and has lectured for the New York Army National Guard to provide dental emergency training.
Dr. Kristen Lee, DMD
Dr. Kristen Lee grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She then returned to Boston and completed her dental degree at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. After dental school, Dr. Lee relocated to NYC where she continued her training in general dentistry through the General Practice Residency program at Columbia Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
She is an active member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon- the National Dental Honor Society, the New York County Dental Society and American Dental Association. Dr. Lee is a compassionate, dedicated, ethical practitioner with a focus on treating the entire patient. She continues to actively pursue opportunities for continuing education and training to stay at the forefront of dentistry today.
Dr. Alyssa-Rae Mita, DDS, MS
Dr. Mita was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska obtaining her Bachelor of Science. She remained in Omaha to complete both a Masters in Health Sciences as well as her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Shortly thereafter, she moved to New York to pursue additional education by attending the residency program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan.
Dr. Mita believes in quality and comprehensive care, while creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients to feel comfortable. She believes in educating her patients so they can understand the best treatment options. Dr. Mita has received additional training in oral surgery, prosthetics, cosmetics, and dental trauma, while working with the Oral Maxillo-facial surgery team at Mount Sinai and Elmhurst hospitals.
Outside of work, Dr. Mita enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors. When she's back home in Hawai’i, she cherishes time with her family and friends. Dr. Mita is an active member of New York State Dental Associate and American Dental Association. She loves being a dentist and helping her patient’s feel confident in their smiles.
Eileen Ortiz Gonzales, BS, DAADOM
Office Manager
Eileen Gonzales, DAADOM, currently serves as the Office Manager at Ever Care Dental in New York City, bringing a wealth of experience inherited from her upbringing in her mother's dental office. Graduating with distinction from St. Peter's University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Economics, she has pursued ongoing professional development as an active member of AADOM and AACA.
Eileen's dedication to excellence is evident in her attainment of Fellowship, Mastership and Diplomate distinctions, alongside her nomination for Practice Administrator of the Year (PAOY) with the America Association of Dental Office Management. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, and passionately supporting the New York Yankees while tuning into sports radio. In all pursuits, Eileen embodies a commitment to professionalism, expertise, and personal fulfillment.
"Dr. Gonzales was great! Super nice and super professional. I came in and was attended to right away. She was very conscious of my time in case I had to go back to the office. Overall, great experience and I highly recommend!”
- Frank M. ZocDoc review