Although our practice consists primarily of healthy pediatric dental patients, we take great pride in being able to treat medically and behaviorally challenged pediatric patients that most other practices are unable or unwilling to take care of. My special area of interest is in treating many of these complex patients, both in officeas well as under general anesthesia, should they require it. In many cases, these patients have been unable to obtain care at multiple dental offices. The palpable relief that I see amongmany parents of our special needs patients when they learn that they can finally get the treatment their child deserves and needs in a manner that is caring, compassionate, and nurturing, without having to compromise on quality, makes it all worthwhile.
To quote Emerson, To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed better, because you have lived. That is what the profession of pediatric dentistry is all about. Dr. Sayany
Dr. Sayany has practiced pediatric dentistry since 1993 and stays uptodate on the latest advances in dentistry by maintaining active membership in numerous prestigious professional organizations, such as the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
He is a past president of the New Jersey Association of Pediatric Dentistryand has taught asanassistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sayany served asprogram director of the fellows training program in pediatric dentistry at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia before joining Dentistry for Special People in 2002. He is also a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Other than spending time with his family (and driving the kids back and forth between soccer, basketball, tennis, iceskating, dramarehearsals, and piano lessons), Dr. Sayany loves listening to music, reading, and playing golf.
Dr. Alec Robin is from Southern California and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish and Chemistry. He was the team captain of OUs NCAA mens gymnastics team, where he was a 3-time national champion and 5-time All-American. He then graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine with honors in community oral health. Dr. Robin completed his pediatric dental residency at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Robin is passionate about creating a unique treatment plan for each individual child, emphasizing the the benefits of preventing oral disease. He also focuses on treating children with disabilities, utilizing techniques like desensitization and preventive dentistry to avoid the need of general anesthesia, when possible. Dr. Robin spends his free time trying new restaurants, rock climbing, and traveling with his wife, Elana, and dog, Latke.
Dr. Jessica H. Yi has lived in many cities - as north as New Hampshire and as south as Georgia. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at Connecticut College with a semester abroad in Madrid, Spain. In recent years, she has made a home in the greater Philadelphia area, where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine with dual honors in clinic and community health at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Yi remained in Philadelphia for her residency in pediatric dentistry, splitting her time between the University of Pennsylvania and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Yi enjoys experimenting with sourdough breads, Yin yoga, performing in a flute choir, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family.
'Oral health is not only about removing caries. It has an intricate relationship with nutrition, sleep hygiene, speech development, and systemic health. I am looking forward to being part of the team to help children develop and maintain ideal oral health as well as to have positive experience at the dentist as it gives me great joy.' ~Dr. Jessica
Dr. Joanie Jean is originally from Queens, New York. After completing her undergraduate studies in Biology and Japanese at Swarthmore College, she spent time working abroad in Shikoku, Japan as an English teacher for elementary and middle school children. Her long held desire to pursue a career in dentistry eventually led her to relocate to Philadelphia, PA, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Jean then moved to Hartford, CT where she completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Connecticut and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Dr. Jean is excited to return to the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, and is looking forward to being part of a team that focuses on positive experiences for children and maintaining their healthy smiles. In her free time, Dr. Jean loves cooking, tinkering with computers, learning new languages and traveling with her family.