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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

Mark S. Goldstein

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

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

Dr. Dana Chianese

Associate Program Director

  • Graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Completed Temple University Hospital’s Pediatric Dental Residency Program
  • Board-certified in pediatric dentistry
Dr. Sarah Dworkin

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.

  • Maria Bender, DMD
  • Nancy Bien, DMD
  • Alegria D’Agostino, DMD
  • Allen Tan, DDS
  • Ashley Lebak, DMD
  • Sasha Manchanda, DMD
  • Erin McGrath, DMD
  • Holly Do Nguyen, DMD
  • Kim Thomas, DMD
  • Noah Quinn, DMD
  • Winona Wu, DMD

Meet Our RESIDENTS

SECOND-YEAR RESIDENTS

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Kripa Agarwal, DMD

Temple University The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

I am passionate about community service and serving the population around me to advance and improve dental accessibility and treatment for all. I hope to continue my endeavors through Pediatric Dental Associates and am blessed to be given the opportunity to improve the lives of so many children.

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Rochelle Bubis, DDS

New York University College of Dentistry

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Adam Chen

State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine

Amy Kim, DMD

University of British Columbia Faculty of Dentistry

“Building lasting patient relationships has always been my passion. Collaborating with a team of practitioners allows me to share this passion and enhance the quality of care we provide. It’s a true privilege to connect with families in our community, and I look forward to sharing the joy of healthy smiles with everyone!”

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Julia Lazzara, DMD

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

I have always been fascinated by all the good a simple smile can truly do. As a pediatric dentist, I strive to reassure both children and their parents that a trip to the dentist can be a fun, enjoyable experience; thus, forever shaping the future of their dental health. I love the unique ability to offer care to a diverse patient population, as well as, provide a dental home for the community at large — overall, creating brighter, healthier smiles!

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Chidera Nwobu, DMD

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

“I am passionate about making patients of all ages feel comfortable in the dental chair and confident about their oral health decisions.”

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Lavanya Ramakrishnan, DMD

Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to take care of our patients and their families. Getting the chance to collaborate with so many different colleagues while serving such a diverse population is so rewarding, and I look forward to creating positive dental experiences in our community!”

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Komal Ramzanali, DDS

University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio Dental School

I am always here for my patients and am determined to always give 100% for my patients and their families.

Maria Rodriguez Acosta, DMD

Temple University The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

I’m looking forward to the continued support and mentorship provided by fellow colleagues with the Temple Residency program.

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Maria Salib, DMD

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

FIRST-YEAR RESIDENTS

Delaney Baker, DMD

LECOM Dental School

“I am really excited to work in pediatric dentistry because it will allow me to focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children while benefiting from the support of a larger network.”

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Youana Bekheet, DMD

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

“I am passionate about being supporting pediatric dental teams in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children and families.”

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Laura Brown, DMD

Temple University

“I’m excited to learn and grow with a team that shares a passion for helping children build lifelong healthy habits, and also have fun in the dental office!”

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Mason Bennetch, DMD

Temple University The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

“I am excited to hone my clinical skills while focusing on helping the surrounding community. I am looking forward to learning from a multitude of pediatric dentists and giving children a smile they can be proud of!”

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Anvi A. Dietrich, DMD, MS

Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry

“I am so excited to work in a DSO space that effectively provides pediatric dental care to so many patients in our population through a network of team-based practice.”

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Stephanie Grodecki, DMD

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

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Esther Hong, DMD

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (DMD), Albert Einstein Medical Center (GPR, Chief GPR)

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Sanjana Mamidi, DDS

University of Maryland School of Dentistry

“I enjoy the fast-paced environment and can truly focus on patient care and provide the necessary resources and help to as many people as possible.”

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Jasmine Patel, DMD

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

“I am excited to create a warm and welcoming dental environment alongside other passionate practitioners, supporting patients as they receive treatment and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles.”

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Mira Patel, DMD

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

“I love delivering high-quality care while being supported by strong systems and mentorship.”

A Glimpse Into Our Pediatric Dental Residency Program

Our Locations

Northeast Philadelphia

6595-C Roosevelt Blvd.

Philadelphia 19149

215-743-3700

Allegheny Ave

2301 East Allegheny Ave

Philadelphia 19134

215-282-8000

Ambler

7 East Skippack Pike

Ambler 19002

215-653-0420

Cherry Hill

805 Route 38

Cherry Hill 08002

856-281-7600

West Philadelphia

5629 Vine St.

West Philadelphia 19139

215-383-1376

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