MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE | TOP DENTISTS 2023
MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE ’ S TOP DENTISTS 2023
Dr . Tyra Manso
MONTCLAIR PEDIATRIC DENTAL | 31 VALLEY ROAD , MONTCLAIR | 973-771-5387 | MONTCLAIRPEDIATRICDENTAL . COM
Dr . Tyra Manso is aboard-certified pediatric dentist and local mom , which has turned out to be awinning combination . A perennial award winner from Montclair Magazine , New Jersey Family and the Best of Essex : Reader ’ sChoice Awards , Dr . Manso has tapped into what makes her young patients most comfortable with dental care .
She was involved inevery facet ofdesigning and opening her office ; consequently , itiscompletely digital , state-of-the-art , bright and open . “ We are one hundred percent inthe future ; patients appreciate that everything is fresh and brand-new . Imade the office as comfortable as possible . It ’ s very creative with lots of art and clouds .” She wants children to want to come to the dentist .“ We ’ re passionate about changing the stigma ofdentistry for children . Weare super-focused on thechild andtheiroverall health . Wehave incorporatedamindfulness practice and awellness initiative , which our patients love .”
This is theseventh year of her practice , which is continuously growing , and she is enjoying the fruits ofher labor-- inher patients , in the community and inher practice .“ Some of our firstpatients are starting to matriculate into high school and college as we welcome a whole new crop of children to our office ; this renews our joy for what we do .” Dr . Manso is particularly proud of aformer staff member who isnow starting dental school herself .“ To witness the growth and the inspiration keeps meexcited .”
Prevention is amajor component of the “ premier dental home for growing smiles ”. “ If you focus onpreventive care , you mightnever have to worry about the rest ofit ; it is alifestyle change .” Dr . Manso advises , “ The earlier you bring kids in , the better association they will have with the office . Iadvise tostart assoon asachild has teeth . That way you have anticipatory guidance . It is a great way to introduce how important oral health is .”
Dr . Manso received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry ( Go Blue !) and completed atwo-year residency inpediatric dentistry , where she was trained in behavior management . She keeps up with the latest research procedures and trends asaDiplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry .
Dr . Manso lives inMontclair with her husband and son and is very involved inthe community , supporting local organizations and businesses . She is aBoard Member of Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center . Dr . Manso enjoys touring local schools and teaching how oral health can be fun . Additionally , she has provided free dental care tounderserved children both internationally and domestically asamedical mission volunteer .
Dr . Manso points out that , “ Atthe end ofthe day , I ’ mamom . Moreover , myson has food allergies , soIamvery sensitive to issues and passionate about safety . All of my equipment isBPA-free and allergen-free . Ibelieve that breaking the dental stigma leads to whole body wellness for children , and this gives mejoy .” Dr . Manso ’ s approach has earned her rave reviews from her patients and their families .
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