Temple Residency Program
About the Program
Temple University Hospital’s two-year Pediatric Dental Residency Program is a postgraduate certificate program that emphasizes practical skills development through clinical, didactic, teaching, and research fundamentals. It offers clinical experience in comprehensive dental care on both in- and outpatient levels for children from infancy through adolescence.
The Residency is a collaborative learning experience with participation by the staff of Temple University Hospital, departments of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, the Department of Anesthesia from St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Special Smiles, LLC, and the departments of Pediatric Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Cleft and Craniofacial Program from Cooper University Hospital. The Temple Residency Program offers 10 positions per year.
The program in pediatric dentistry is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: https://coda.ada.org/en. The Commission on Dental Accreditation has accredited the program in pediatric dentistry. However, accreditation of the program does not in itself constitute recognition of any dental specialty status.
PROGRAM STAFF
Dr. Mark S. Goldstein
Principal & Co-Founder of Pediatric Dental Associates
- Provider of direct pediatric dentistry in the Philadelphia area for more than 20 years.
- Graduate of Temple University Dental School
- Completed a residency for Pediatric Dentistry at St. Christopher’s Hospital
Dr. Paul Bahn
Program Director
- Partner at Pediatric Dental Associates
- Graduate of Temple University Dental School
- Completed Temple University Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Residency Program
- Board-certified in pediatric dentistry
Dr. Dana Chianese
Associate Program Director
- Graduate of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
- Completed Temple University Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Residency Program
- Board-certified in pediatric dentistry
Sara D. Dworkin, DDS
Assistant Program Director
- Graduate of Brown University and Columbia University
- Completed Temple University Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Residency Program
- Board-certified in pediatric dentistry
Attending Dentists
The following dentists are integral parts of the experience available through our Residency program.
Meet Our RESIDENTS
SECOND-YEAR RESIDENTS
Jenelle Alvarez, DMD.
University of Florida
I chose to become a pediatric dentist because I wanted the ability to create a positive dental experiences for kids that can carry-on into adulthood.
Kevin Do, DDS.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dentistry allows me to give back to the community. Ultimately, I want to help my patients improve their oral health since everyone deserves a healthy smile.
Jenny George, DDS.
Binghamton University, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
I am an outgoing person who loves the outdoors and in my free time can be found hiking, exploring new restaurants, or taking on the next new adventure with my husband and baby girl.
Samantha Guan, DDS.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences University, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center
What I love most about this job is being able to pursue my passion every day while working together with a team that shares the common goal of doing our best job for our kiddos.
Na Won Lee, DDS.
New York University, New York University College of Dentistry
I find it so rewarding knowing that I’m helping kids learn to love coming to the dentist.
Leeanne McCarron, DDS.
Stony Brook University, New York University College of Dentistry, AEGD at Travis AFB, United States Air Force
I feel privileged to work with kiddos, have incredible colleagues, and help people learn about their oral health. I love helping kids put their best smile forward!
Stefani Mojsoska, DDS.
Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
My childhood experiences motivated me to pursue dentistry and I developed an interest in dentistry from a young age!
Kaaenaat Mustafa, DMD.
North Carolina State University, ECU School of Dental Medicine
I am passionate about providing an excellent dental experience that will lay the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy teeth.
Halah Obeidat, DMD.
University of Jordan, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
I have a passion for helping kids stay healthy and happy. I completed dental school in Jordan in 2013 and moved to the United States, where I pursued additional training and licensing required for international practitioners at the Rutgers School of Dentistry in New Jersey.
Pujitha Siddani, DDS, MPH.
International Dentist Program at UCLA in India
My childhood dental trauma prompted my interest in dentistry and set me on this path. I love that my job allows me to have a lot of fun while forming meaningful connections with my patients and their families!
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTS
Shreyans Dhanuka, DMD
Manipal College of Dental Sciences
I’m passionate about pediatric dentistry because of the diversity of patients we see. I love being a dental home and safety net clinic for children from underserved communities.
Niyatha Kaval, DMD
University of California, Berkeley
I get to work with a wonderful team of people and focus my abilities on serving many patients as a result of the effective systems put into place by a DSO.
Wunmi Oni, DMD
University of Georgia
My lack of access to a pediatric dentist as a child prompted my interest in pediatric dentistry as I realized we have the unique opportunity to affect people’s dental experience very early on!
Juaquan D. Savage, DMD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
I love working in the dental field where there is so much camaraderie with incredibly intelligent people to learn from and bounce ideas off of.
Sawhney Mannat
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Adrea Tasselmyer, DMD
University of New England
I am passionate about serving my community and creating a positive and welcoming dental experience.
Gamaelle Tellus, DDS
Meharry Medical College
I’m passionate about working in a DSO because there is a sense of community. Also, with multiple practitioners to bounce ideas off of.
Delaney Valdes, DMD
University of Miami
Getting to work with and learn from like minded individuals, all with the goal to improve oral health in the community, makes this job so rewarding. I am grateful everyday for the opportunity to serve our patients and their families. There is no better field to be in and I hope our patients can feel our passion and commitment to them and their smiles.
Braden Woodward, DDS
Duquesne University
I love being able to work, learn, and collaborate with many talented doctors and coworkers in the dental industry.
James Yoon, DDS
University of Southern California
I chose to complete my residency here because I’m passionate about serving a diverse population and the support and mentorship within the organization.
