Meet Our Dentist in Albany, NY

Dr. Vasu is a general dentist serving the Capital region and the surrounding communities. Originally from South Florida, where he was born and raised, Dr. Vasu attended Tufts University Dental School in Boston, MA, and later completed residency training at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. There he received expert training on advanced surgical techniques from renowned oral and maxillofacial surgeons. It was during his time in residency he realized how much he loved New York and decided he wished to settle here and raise a family. After working as an associate at several dental offices around the state, he eventually decided to relocate to the Capital region, realizing its the beauty and charm.

His interest in dentistry started many years ago when he was observing his own dentist in Florida. He understood then dentistry is a unique amalgamation of art and science. Over the past fifteen years, he has taken hundreds of hours of continuing education to continually be at the forefront of the field and to deliver the best, customized care to his patients. He is actively engaged with the American Dental Association® and the local Third District Dental Society. What really sets his office apart from others, however, is the value he place on personally knowing his patients and building long-lasting relationships. While he understands delivering outstanding service is critical, ultimately, he is treating people and thus employs a patient-centric approach. His world class staff shares the same philosophy thereby ensuring a warm, pleasant and engaging dental experience. Furthermore, he embraces technology and innovation and has spent considerable effort ensuring his office has adopted all the latest advances.

Outside of dentistry, he is an avid car enthusiast who has a deep appreciation for just about all makes and models of all eras and loves attending car shows. As a resident of East Greenbush, NY, he also loves the outdoors and often rides his bicycle on the Empire State Rail Trail and goes on hikes in the Catskills and Adirondacks with his lovely wife, Anjali, and his beautiful five year old son, Krisav.

Mickey graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with a degree in nutrition, and joined our team in September 2024. She is an empathetic and supportive leader, and works hard to help our practice grow and expand while providing excellent care to our patients. Mickey enjoys being part of a team that is hardworking, kind and funny and where everyone genuinely cares about one another.

Mickey has five cats! When not in the office she enjoys running in her hometown, hiking in Vermont, learning bass guitar, playing mancala, painting rocks, karaoke, watching local bands play, loom knitting, reading and thrifting. She also volunteers at the Special Olympics and suicide prevention walk in Saratoga annually, and works at a 24-hour emergency vet on the weekends. Additionally, Mickey is the social media manager for the 3^rd District Dental Society for New York State. While she never has enough hours in the day, her efforts are worth it because she is laying the foundation for a wonderful life and future.

Mary joined our team in 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in the dental field. She loves the family feel of our office, and shows up every day with a smile and a positive, welcoming attitude. She appreciates the opportunity to work with Dr. Vasu and his wife and is excited to join them on their ongoing dental journey.

Mary has been married for over 40 years, and has three children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys antiquing.

Kim went to school to become a medical assistant, and is trained and certified as a phlebotomist and EKG technician. She joined 1021 Dental in May 2024, and enjoys being part of a practice where everyone is treated like family. Kim works hard to provide immediate assistance to our patients and her coworkers, and looks forward to watching our practice continue to grow.

When not in the office, Kim can be found spending quality time with her family, shopping and discovering new restaurants.

Sarah attended SUNY Broome Community College, and joined our team in September 2024. She loves the teamwork in our practice, and is helpful and friendly to everyone who visits

Sarah and her husband have one daughter. Her hobbies include shopping, cooking and hiking. To everyone, she says, “Never lose hope. Stay positive.”

Vilhjal graduated from the Ulster County Votech Dental Assistant Program, and joined our team in 2023 when our office opened. He enjoys the sense of community in our team. Outside the office, Vilhjal is a volunteer firefighter. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and soccer.

Jouvens was a dentist in Haiti from 2015-2020. In May 2024, he joined our team as a dental assistant, and enjoys the ability to directly make a positive impact on patients’ lives by providing quality care. He appreciates the opportunity to use his skills and knowledge to truly improve people’s wellbeing, and works hard to provide a positive patient experience. Jouvens collaborates closely with his colleagues in our office and communicates effectively with patients to ensure efficient care and a smooth administrative and billing process.

Jouvens is married to Elen, and appreciates her unconditional support in all his endeavors. Outside the office, he enjoys cooking and gardening.