Meet the Experts

Dr. Dasny Stephany Castillo-Beltran, DMD, is passionate about providing exceptional dental care while ensuring her patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles. She earned her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed her dental residency at Montefiore Hospital. With four years of experience in dentistry, she is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal oral health.

Dr. Castillo-Beltran’s interest in dentistry began at a young age, inspired by her mother, who worked as a dental assistant. Seeing firsthand how dentistry could transform lives motivated her to pursue a career where she could make a real difference. She specializes in both cosmetic and restorative care, always focusing on patient comfort and individualized treatment.

Her patients describe her as kind, compassionate, and an attentive listener, always striving to provide the best possible care. She believes that a confident smile can have a profound impact on a person’s self-esteem and well-being.

Dr. Castillo-Beltran is a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and continues to enhance her skills through ongoing education and hands-on experience. She has worked at Central Park Dental and currently practices at James C. Melilla and the Dental Group of Westchester.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their puppy, Kane—feel free to ask for pictures! She also loves playing games with friends, attending concerts, and expressing her creative side through dance and singing. A former hip-hop dancer and choir member, you can often catch her humming a tune around the office.

Dr. James Ramos, DMD, is a highly skilled periodontist and dental implant surgeon with a passion for providing advanced, minimally invasive treatments. Originally from Stony Brook, New York, he has dedicated his career to helping patients restore their smiles through full-mouth implant rehabilitation and periodontal disease therapy.

His journey into dentistry was inspired by his own orthodontic experience in Puerto Rico, where he witnessed firsthand the transformative power of dental care. Since then, Dr. Ramos has been committed to educating patients about their options and guiding them toward the best treatment for their individual needs.

With a background in general dentistry from 2014 to 2019 and board certification in periodontics and dental implant surgery since 2019, Dr. Ramos brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. As a practice owner since 2024, he is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care using cutting-edge techniques like LANAP laser therapy and the Chao Pinhole Gum Rejuvenation procedure.

Patients describe Dr. Ramos as calm and charming, appreciating his thorough approach to explaining their treatment options. He believes in empowering patients through education, ensuring they feel confident in their dental decisions.

Dr. Ramos is a proud member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Board of Periodontology (ABP). His excellence in the field has been recognized by scoring in the top 1% on the American Academy of Periodontology in-service exams in 2019.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Ramos has a deep passion for music—he collects electric guitars and plays in a band once or twice a month. He also maintains an active lifestyle, hitting the gym every morning at 5:30 AM, swimming, and enjoying his love for sports cars and lifted American trucks. However, his greatest joy comes from being a father to his two beautiful daughters, with the birth of his first child being the most life-changing moment for him.