Dr. Manso is a Board-Certified pediatric dentist. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with departmental distinction from the University of Illinois in 2001. She graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2006. Following dental school, she completed her pediatric dental residency in 2008 at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Manso works in private practice and has held hospital credentials at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She regularly performed full mouth rehabilitation at Coney Island Hospital, and served as a clinical professor for pediatric dentists in training at Harlem Hospital -Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Manso is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the New Jersey Dental Association, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Manso has provided free dental care to underserved children both internationally and domestically as a medical mission volunteer. She enjoys touring local schools and teaching kids how oral health can be fun. Her passions outside of teaching and dental health advocacy include traveling with her husband and son and participating in community events in Montclair, NJ, where she resides.
Montclair Pediatric Dental Care is the Premier Dental Home for Growing Smiles. Our Growing Smiles Club gives our patients recognition for their commitment to the prevention of dental cavities and gum disease. It is also our Thank You to families for trusting MPDC to be their Dental Home. Growing Smiles Club members have chances to win cool prizes and are eligible for fun promotions throughout the year.
It is a little known fact that dental caries, also known as tooth decay or cavities, is the single most common chronic childhood disease. Unlike so many other chronic childhood diseases, cavities are preventable.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 294 reviews
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a year ago
Top notch service. Definitely understand how to make children feel at home and comfy
Kenia Suarez
a year ago
The best pediatric dentist out there! I cannot stress enough how AMAZING every staff in this beautiful office is. Dr. Manso, hygienist, and all the ladies in the office are so wonderful and welcoming. They all make my daughter feel very comfortable, have great communication and are all so patient. The visits are always very smooth and fun! Highly recommend!
R. Watson
a year ago
Such a pleasant experience. My kiddo was a little fearful on the ride over but was completely at ease as soon as we walked in the door. The office is extremely inviting and cheerful (vibrant colors, TVs in the rooms, etc.). All of the staff explained everything they were doing and were so patient. Highly recommend!!!!
Veronica M
a year ago
All the staff very friendly, they make you feel at home, excellent service.
Alicia Correa
2 years ago
It was a great experience. It was Rafa's first visit to the dentist (I was a bit nervous...) but the team took such good care of him. They showed him the tools and talked to him to make him feel comfortable. The best!
Tara Bird
2 years ago
I'd like to start this review by saying, I have nothing bad to say about Dr. Manso and my experience with her has been absolutely amazing. She's great with my two kids and her assistants all make my kids feel comfortable, so comfortable that my kids actually have fun at the dentist! Now that's out of the way, my last visit put a really bad taste in my mouth. Their prices went up for Metlife insurance holders significantly and this is completely understandable considering inflation and the fact that they haven't raised prices in a while. What left me upset was that I was not warned about this beforehand. I actually think I would be okay and have accepted the higher prices, but I felt completely blindsided and it made me lose trust in the office. I likely won't be returning. Thank you Dr. Manso for being so wonderful with my two kids! I hope that the office can learn to be more transparent and have better etiquette.
Grace Vega
2 years ago
OMG!!!! As a kid growing up in the 80's, I did not have a dentist like this. I was and still are terrified of the dentist but I wanted to make my sons experience different. This was by far the most amazing thing I've ever seen. He was calm and let nurse Danielle and Dr Manzo do their job and he loved it. He talk about it the whole way home. He can't wait to go back he said. Thank you so much for making us both feel comfortable. Wish I could be a patient there too
Sidalie Hicks
2 years ago
Dr. Manso is excellent. We have been coming to the office for a few years now. Our children truly enjoy their routine visits. The office is extremely clean and child friendly. I highly recommend Montclair Pediatric Dental Care.
Kesha Congleton
2 years ago
I'm soooo in love with this place they was so patient with my son & made the entire experience seem fun. I think I had more fun then my son lol. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone with kids especially little kids.
Rosy
2 years ago
Today was our first experience with the practice and we absolutely loved it! Judy along with the office staff were very engaging and warm. My only regret is that i did not start my three children with this wonderful practice! The office staff made us feel welcome and Dr. Manso is awesome she made my three kids feel so special! We are looking forward to our next visit in six months!
Jeanne Byrd
2 years ago
The best pediatric dentist ever! Wish Dr Manzo and team would take me as a patient. Our daughter, Jordan, loves going to visit Dr Manzo, who takes her time with kids in such a caring and loving way! What a blessing!
Jessica Cappello
2 years ago
I can't say enough how amazing our first dental experience here was. Every person we met with, dentist, hygienist, x-ray technician, all spent time making sure my daughter felt comfortable and explained things in kid friendly terms. They didn't push her for anything that was out of her comfort zone. She was able to touch and use the instruments to she was comfortable with the feel and sounds and wasn't nervous at all when the cleaning/exam time came. The office staff was amazing and welcoming as well. Everyone was funny and warm and I'm so glad we wound up here because my daughter left her appointment smiling and saying, "That wasn't scary at all."
banu karadag
2 years ago
I have been taking my daughter to Dr. Manso's office for 3 years. She is so amazing! Always in time, they never made us wait. The hygienists are very nice and communicates very well with kids. Judy at front desk is so helpful all the time. I highly recommend Dr. Manso!
Laura Adair Clark
2 years ago
Can't say enough about how kind and considerate this practice is! From the front desk to the hygienist to the dentist..! I was blown away by how how comfortable everyone made my 3-year old feel. Can they open an adult practice?!
Rose Gonzalez
2 years ago
My son has been going to this office for 4 years and we absolutely love them! They are extremely kind, patient and gentle with him. I love that they take their time and interact with him; they ask him questions about his interests and life and truly get to know him while they perform amazing dental care. I look forward to each appointment. They explain to him what they are doing each step of the way so he understands and is never afraid. I hated going to the dentist as a child so knowing my son has a totally different and happier experience each time brings me joy. Thank you to the staff for always making us feel welcomed and treated with exceptional care and respect. A special thanks to Danielle, Ian loves you!
Nelson Chamba
2 years ago
My son had his first dental appointment this week and I was very coming to Montclair Pediatric Dentist. The staff was super friendly and my son felt comfortable enough to interact with them. It felt very reassuring once I saw my son listen to directions and the staff being very patient and sweet to him.
Nikkiayana Jones
2 years ago
Today was our first visit to Montclair Pediatric Dental, and I'm happy we made the decision to bring our kids to Dr. Manso's office. The staff were warm and welcoming and made my girls feel comfortable. Importantly, the patient care and communication were superb. I'm looking forward to many more positive visits with Dr. Manso and her team!
Dani Hayes-Ward
2 years ago
I absolutely love them and how gentle and compassionate with my kids. The professionalism and overall establishment is top notch. Dr Tara is very personable and rear with kids. I already have dental insurance which they don't accept so I pay cash just so my kids can go to her. They are excellent.
Kelsey Frazier
2 years ago
From the moment you talk to the receptionists on the phone to make an appointment til the time you leave... these ladies make you feel like family! I was nervous about my daughters very first dentist appointment but they were phenomenal with her and SO sweet! Highly recommend this place especially to parents with toddlers who have never experienced the dentist!
Phanie Morris
2 years ago
Best dentist! Dr. Manso explains everything and makes my son feel comfortable. He loves to go to the dentist now!
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