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Meet the Staff

Anderson Benavides

Hygienist

Anderson Benavides is the dental hygienist of our dental team. He
graduated from Hostos Community College in 2018, He joined Dr.Amul
Patel’s office as a part-time hygienist in June, 2020.
Anderson was president of his class and received several awards for his
outstanding achievements during his studies. Some of the awards are:

  • The Albert H. Stevenson Awards from the New York State Dental
    Association: Awarded to the student who demonstrates academic
    and clinical proficiency in the dental hygiene program and the highest
    GPA in the dental hygiene courses.
  • Anderson was the first male to receive the Hostos Registered Dental
    Hygienist Hope Award: Awarded to the student who demonstrates a
    strong academic profile (highest GPA), professionalism and integrity
    while a student in Hostos dental hygiene program.
  • Gold Medal: Awarded to the student who has shown overall
    outstanding clinical proficiency and has demonstrated a commitment
    to the future of the dental hygiene profession.

    During his free time, he loves to read about Stock Market Finance Strategies.