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

Clinical 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

Attending Dentists

The following dentists are integral parts of the experience available through our Residency program.

Meet Our RESIDENTS

SECOND-YEAR RESIDENTS

Selene Ayuso, DMD

Boston University

I’m passionate about serving immigrant communities in pediatric dentistry. My goal is to create a positive atmosphere for children where they love going to the dentist.

Sunna Bashir, DDS

University of Virginia BA, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry

I always wanted to go into a profession where you can influence and help others, and that’s why I love dentistry!

Derek Demianczyk

Coming soon….

Haein Kil, DMD

Loyola University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago

I find it so rewarding to serve the underserved population and love to make a difference in children’s lives as well as their family’s.

Mega Manchanda, DDS

Stony Brook University, New York University School of Dentistry

My goal is to help children build healthy oral habits at a young age, where they will never need extensive dental work when they’re older or have bad experiences at the dentist office!

Sarah Levy, DMD

University of Western Ontario

I chose to pursue pediatric dentistry to help the next generation of smiles be happy and healthy!

Ashly Okoli, DDS

University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M College of Dentistry

I love making an impact in a child’s life. There is no greater reward than getting a thumbs up or smile or helping an anxious child through treatment.

Nihad Sehic

Grand Canyon University, University of the Pacific Dental School

Evelyn Sulaiman, DMD

Grove City College, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

I chose to become a pediatric dentist because I enjoy working with kiddos and helping aid in behavior management.

Abigail Taskin, DMD

Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine,

I dedicate my life and pour my heart into this profession to serve children, so that my patients return with trust in lieu of fear and anxiety.

FIRST-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!