( 201 ) HEALTH | BERGEN ’ S TOP DENTISTS 2023
Purnima Hernandez , DDS , MA , BCBA
BERGEN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY | 23-00 ROUTE 208 SOUTH , SUITE 2-5 , FAIR LAWN ( 201 ) 796-4111 | BERGENPEDIATRICDENTISTRY . COM
Dr . Purnima Hernandez and her team at Bergen Pediatric Dentistry in Fair Lawn specialize in creating “ safe spaces ” for their young patients in acompassionate and empathetic environment , providing extensive expertise and apersonalized approach to dentistry . Dr . Hernandez , affectionately known as “ Dr . H ” by her patients and their families , offers aconcierge service , bringing awhole-body approach to dentistry with an emphasis on excellence , on-time appointments , an immaculate space , and up-to-date knowledge and curiosity in the newest technology ..
Triple board certified as apediatric dentist , behavior analyst , and ahealth & wellness coach , Dr . Hernandez is atrained functional medicine provider always looking for root causes for dysfunction . She is particularly excited about her next adventure — continuing her integrative health journey with afocus on airway and sleep-related issues in children . Bergen Pediatric Dentistry takes apatient-centered , science-based approach , she says : “ I look at the whole child
DR . PURNIMA HERNANDEZ AND HER TEAM AT BERGEN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
and how the mouth connects to the rest of the body . I promote lifestyle management and an alignment with physiology .”
Her expertise as a behavior analyst has benefited all of her patients , especially those with special healthcare needs , anxiety , phobias , and behavioral disorders . As a parent of a child with special needs , Dr . Hernandez advocates for all children in the community and takes satisfaction in knowing she has successfully treated so many children who initially seemed to have an insurmountable fear of dental treatment .
Bergen Pediatric Dentistry offers the latest innovative tools and techniques , including laser dentistry , to provide the least invasive and most comfortable experience . The office space is equipped with cutting edge technology such as high-end air purifiers and extra oral evacuators to provide a safe environment for the families and staff .
Dr . Hernandez is the recipient of the Dr . Solomon Rosenstein Visiting Professorship and Fellowship by the Columbia University
College of Medicine for her contribution in the field of Special Needs Dentistry . She was also bestowed the Francis Black Humanitarian Award in Healthcare , which recognizes individuals from New Jersey ’ s healthcare facilities who are an extraordinary inspiration to others .
In her free time , Dr . Hernandez enjoys spending time with her family , practicing yoga and meditation , dancing and working out . She is an avid reader and writer , publishing occasionally . Dr . Hernandez is a strong proponent of the correlation between a nutritious diet regimen and good oral health ; To promote healthy eating , Dr . Hernandez has created a cooking blog on YouTube , “ From Chef H ’ s Kitchen ,” to share healthy , home-cooked meal tutorials with her patients and family , all of whom she views as her “ extended family .” Dr . Hernandez is a lifelong learner making her an exceptional pediatric dentist .
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