Comprehensive Pediatric
Dentistry
732 356-1830
Dentistry
732 356-1830
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Dr. Crystal graduated Dental School from UMDNJ and got her Pediatric Dental training from Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester. She is immediate past president of the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and has been co-director of of continuing education for the New Jersey Society of Dentistry for Children and the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry for more than 10 years. In this post, she has organized and directed continuing education courses for pediatric dentists and their staff, so they can keep current with the latest techniques, procedures and materials. Dr. Crystal is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and an active member and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition, she is an active member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the American Society for the Advancement of Anesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry and the International Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a fellow of the American Society for Dental Aesthetics. She is also an instructor of pediatric conscious sedation at ASAAD's Conscious Sedation Course in St. Josephs Hospital in Paterson NJ and has published several articles in Scientific Journals. Dr. Crystal believes all children are entitled to good oral health, so she has volunteered her services at free children dental clinics in Israel, Mexico and the United States. Dr. Crystal has three children, Ari, Emil and Lara. Dr. Crystal is fluent is SPANISH, ITALIAN and FRENCH. |
Our Business Staff:
Our friendly business staff will be glad to help you with
appointments, insurance questions and treatment
preauthorizations, as well as billing inquiries. Because of their
dental assistant background they are very familiar with all dental
procedures and can assist you with any additional information you
may require.
Felicia Zelenty
Felicia is mother to Amy and Bailey. In addition to her knowledge
about dental insurance issues, Felicia is a registered dental
assistant and has an x ray licence.
Rebeca Ortiz
Rebeca is also a dental assistant and has an x ray licence. She
can help you with any business questions in SPANISH.
Our friendly business staff will be glad to help you with
appointments, insurance questions and treatment
preauthorizations, as well as billing inquiries. Because of their
dental assistant background they are very familiar with all dental
procedures and can assist you with any additional information you
may require.
Felicia Zelenty
Felicia is mother to Amy and Bailey. In addition to her knowledge
about dental insurance issues, Felicia is a registered dental
assistant and has an x ray licence.
Rebeca Ortiz
Rebeca is also a dental assistant and has an x ray licence. She
can help you with any business questions in SPANISH.
Dr. Maria Cecilia Duprat,
NJ Orthodontics Specialist # 5025
Dr. Duprat graduated Dental School from New York
University, did a one year residency at Montefiore
Medical Center, and finished her Orthodontic
Postdoctoral Training at UMDNJ with a Masters in Oral
Biology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Orthodontics. She received the American Association
of Orthodontists Student Award and was a faculty
member at New York University. She is a member of
the American Dental Association, the NJ Dental
Association, and the American Association of
Orthodontists.
Dr. Duprat is married and a mother two young
children and she is fluent in SPANISH.
NJ Orthodontics Specialist # 5025
Dr. Duprat graduated Dental School from New York
University, did a one year residency at Montefiore
Medical Center, and finished her Orthodontic
Postdoctoral Training at UMDNJ with a Masters in Oral
Biology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Orthodontics. She received the American Association
of Orthodontists Student Award and was a faculty
member at New York University. She is a member of
the American Dental Association, the NJ Dental
Association, and the American Association of
Orthodontists.
Dr. Duprat is married and a mother two young
children and she is fluent in SPANISH.
Dr. Marissa Halum
NJ Pediatric Dentist # 5526
Dr. Halum graduated dental school and finished her
postgraduate residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at
UMDNJ, New Jersey Dental School in Newark, New Jersey,
after having background in nutrition and diet counseling for
her BA.
Growing up in a family where her mother was a dentist, Dr.
Marissa feels right at home joining this staff that focuses on
teaching kids the good habits that will enable them not to
require dental work.
She is a member of the ADA, the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
NJ Pediatric Dentist # 5526
Dr. Halum graduated dental school and finished her
postgraduate residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at
UMDNJ, New Jersey Dental School in Newark, New Jersey,
after having background in nutrition and diet counseling for
her BA.
Growing up in a family where her mother was a dentist, Dr.
Marissa feels right at home joining this staff that focuses on
teaching kids the good habits that will enable them not to
require dental work.
She is a member of the ADA, the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dental Assistants:
Our dental assistants have been trained to help our young
patients feel at ease. From holding your child's hand and
helping us complete their dental treatment to making sure you
are comfortable with post-treatment instructions, they make
your visit easier and better.
Elena Balladares
Elena has worked extensively with children, has also completed
her x-ray technician training and can help us with our
Spanish-speaking patients.
Maria Obay
Maria has an x ray licence and is also a nurse's aid at Somerset
Hospital. She is married and is mother to Matthew and Vincent..
Our dental assistants have been trained to help our young
patients feel at ease. From holding your child's hand and
helping us complete their dental treatment to making sure you
are comfortable with post-treatment instructions, they make
your visit easier and better.
Elena Balladares
Elena has worked extensively with children, has also completed
her x-ray technician training and can help us with our
Spanish-speaking patients.
Maria Obay
Maria has an x ray licence and is also a nurse's aid at Somerset
Hospital. She is married and is mother to Matthew and Vincent..
Our Dental Hygienists:
Our dental hygienists preform many of the preventive
treatments in our office. They have extensive training
working with children, are very patient and will help your
child feel comfortable during their visit.
Terri Clark
Terri has been a hygienist in our office for 16 years. She is
very experienced and gentle. She is married, and a mother
to Katie. Everybody loves Terri.
Jennifer Morge
Jennifer has recently re-joined our staff as a dental
hygienist after having several years experience as a dental
assistant. Jennifer is very enthusiastic and wonderful with
children.
Our dental hygienists preform many of the preventive
treatments in our office. They have extensive training
working with children, are very patient and will help your
child feel comfortable during their visit.
Terri Clark
Terri has been a hygienist in our office for 16 years. She is
very experienced and gentle. She is married, and a mother
to Katie. Everybody loves Terri.
Jennifer Morge
Jennifer has recently re-joined our staff as a dental
hygienist after having several years experience as a dental
assistant. Jennifer is very enthusiastic and wonderful with
children.
