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Rosalie Nguyen , D . M . D .
EDGEWATER PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 725 RIVER ROAD , SUITE 204A | EDGEWATER ( 201 ) 313-5437 | WWW . EDGEWATERPEDIATRICDENTISTRY . COM
r . Rosalie Nguyen and her associates at Edgewater Pediatrics
Ddentistry combine comprehensive dental health care services with a gentle , nurturing approach to all of their patients ; from infants , to adolescents , to children with special needs . Board certified in pediatric dentistry , Dr . Nguyen puts an emphasis on early education for proper oral health : “ The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry ( AAPD ) recommends that children come in at 12 months for their first dental appointment , so what we ’ re really doing , at that young age , is educating parents ,” she says . While in the past parents typically brought their kids to see adentist when there was aproblem with their teeth , now it ’ sall about starting young and teaching good habits , she says . With state-of-theart equipment , Dr . Nguyen , along with her associates , offer preventative care with painless digital x-rays , laser technology , and digital scanners . Anxious or fearful patients and children with special needs are met with personalized care and arange of treatment options , including noninvasive treatment like Silver diamine
ROSALIE NGUYEN , D . M . D .
fluoride , anesthesia-free laser dentistry , nitrous oxide sedation , oral sedation , IV sedation , and general anesthesia . Dr . Nguyen received her dental degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her residency at St . Joseph ’ s Children ’ s Hospital and University Medical Center in Paterson . She completed another residency in pediatric dentistry at St . Barnabas Hospital in Bronx , New York . Dr . Nguyen is currently on staff at Hackensack Meridian Health Center and is a member of the AAPD and the American Dental Association , among others .
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FRANK P . SCARTOZZI Frank P . Scartozzi , DDS , FASDC 550 Durie Ave ., Suite 209 , Closter ( 201 ) 750-9910
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DANIEL C . BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 413 Godwin Ave ., Midland Park ( 201 ) 447-0855
PAUL A . BARABAS Ridgewood Periodontal & Implant Associates 413 Godwin Ave ., Midland Park ( 201 ) 447-0855
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AKSHAY KUMAR Affiliated Periodontists of North Jersey , PA 15 Emerald St ., Hackensack ( 201 ) 489-5155
JERALD N . ROSENBERG Jerald N . Rosenberg , DMD , LLC 19-21 Fair Lawn Ave ., Suite 2H , Fair Lawn ( 201 ) 794-0260
CORY WANATICK Cory Wanatick , DMD , PA 1563 Parker Ave ., Fort Lee ( 201 ) 461-4133
JULIANA YUN Juliana Yun , DDS , PC 116 N . Franklin Turnpike , Ramsey ( 201 ) 825-7677 continues on page 62
Dr . Dayna Cassandra
DR . DAYNA CASSANDRA COSMETIC DENTISTRY | 351 EVELYN ST ., PARAMUS |( 201 ) 350-7304 | COSMETICDENTISTOFPARAMUS . COM
DAYNA CASSANDRA , DDS
Understanding the importance of having ahealthy mouth and the freedom and confidence that comes with it , Dr . Dayna Cassandra ’ s greatest joy is delivering care that makes patients feel great about the investment they have made in their smile . For over 20 years she has remained true to her vision by always taking time to give her best to every patient .
“ I enjoy the process of uncovering the reasons why asmile is changing , and how Ican restore or rejuvenate it with proper function leading to beautiful aesthetics ,” she says .
Recognized again as one of Bergen County ’ sTop Dentists , Dr . Cassandra is adeserving recipient of the honor . Her advanced training helps identify the specifics of tooth wear and decay for proper diagnosis and treatment ; to enable long term health and aesthetics for each patient .
Dr . Cassandra established her private practice in Paramus in 2006 and has made it apoint of emphasis to maintain astate-of- the-art facility equipped with all the latest in treatment options . Many patients come to her with significant dental concerns and are looking for long term solutions . Dr . Cassandra is determined o bridge the gap from dentistry to medicine , helping her patients achieve optimal health and wellness .
Others come for routine dentistry as the practice is designed to accommodate most treatment needs .
A graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School , Dr . Cassandra completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center . She is an advocate of and active participant in continuing education . To further her vast dental expertise , she has trained at the Pankey Institute , the world ’ s oldest and most prestigious learning center providing dentists with the highest quality post-graduate training available . She is a Faculty Club member of Spear Education and an assistant clinical professor at NYU ’ s Rosenthal Institute , Center for Advanced Aesthetics .
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