Nicholas Rallis, DDS
Founder of Center for Smiles
Nicholas Rallis, DDS, is the Founder of Center for Smiles in Bayside, New York. The practice welcomes patients from throughout Queens and the Bronx for comprehensive dental care and private TMJ evaluations.
Dr. Rallis is an Associate Faculty Member of the Dawson Academy and Director of the NYC Dawson Study Club. He teaches the Dawson Academy Core Curriculum alongside fellow faculty members and lectures for local dental societies and national study clubs.
A career built around learning
From 2008 to 2017, Dr. Rallis served as a clinical instructor for the New York University College of Dentistry Full Mouth Rehabilitation Continuing Dental Education Program and is a former speaker for Invisalign™. He graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 1988 and completed a General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Queens Medical Center. He has been practicing dentistry in a group practice setting since 1990.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Rallis earned a teaching degree in Byzantine Music from the Romanos O Melodos Music Conservatory in Athens, Greece, in 1994. He enjoys teaching other dentists, directing a professional choir, traveling, biking, and spending time outdoors. He also values time with his wife, Renee, and their family, Ross, Nicole, and Danielle.
A conversation before a recommendation
Dr. Rallis brings that same curiosity and care to patient conversations. The first step is making space for your symptoms, questions, and goals before discussing possible next steps.
Credentials
- DDS: NYU College of Dentistry (1988)
- Residency: New York Hospital Queens Medical Center
- Practice: Group practice setting since 1990
- Dawson Academy: Associate Faculty Member
- Study Club: Director, NYC Dawson Study Club
- Teaching: NYU Full Mouth Rehabilitation (2008–2017)

