Known asDr. Liya, she emigrated from Russia in 1991 at the age of ten. She was a Magna Cum Laude graduate in 2003 from Hunter College in New York. That same year she relocated to Philadelphia to attend the University of Pennsylvania Dental School where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree, Magna Cum Laude. While at UPSDM she was keenly involved in programs and visits providing underprivileged children and adults with much needed dental care and education. Advanced studies in her field of Pediatric Dentistry took place at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. There she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Liya takes pride in providing exceptional dental care with a warm sense of humor and gentle style which helps the children and parents relax during their visits. Caring for children and their dental needs is paramount to everything she does. Dr. Liya is Board Certified by theAmerican Board of Pediatric Dentistryand is a standing member ofAAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry), theNJDA,NJDPA, and theADA.She takes an active role on board of trustees at Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society. Dr. Liya is also an attending at Monmouth Medical Center where she educates dental residents.
Dr. Liya is surrounded by medical professionals in her family. She resides in Morganville with her husband Vlady,pediatrician and their three children, Julian(14),Kayla(10)and Aaron(3). Dr. Liya enjoysentertaining at home, traveling and spending time with family.
Cherish Im, also known as Dr. Cherish, was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. While attending high school, she developed an interest in dentistry and began working as a dental assistant. She then continued her education in Ontario and earned a Bachelors degree in Science from McMaster University in 2006. Dr. Cherish followed her interests by moving to the United States and attending New York University College of Dentistry, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.
In her early days of dental school, she developed a keen interest in working with children, which prompted her to advance her studies and clinical practice in Pediatric Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry. During her residency, she went to Alaska and many other underprivileged areas to provide dental care and education to those in need. Because of these experiences, Dr. Cherish developed an endearing passion for serving children throughout her career.
Dr. Rhoderick Blasco (also known as Dr. Rod) was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated cum laude from Brooklyn College with a BA in Chemistry and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook University on Long Island. During his time at Stony Brook, Dr. Rod excelled in his pediatric and special needs dentistry electives and even contributed to local outreach by providing kids throughout Long Island free oral health care on a mobile dental van. After dental school. Dr. Rod pursued a General Practice Residency at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn and continued his education by specializing in Pediatric Dentistry at the NYU Langone Hospital/Chesapeake Healthcare affiliate on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. During his residencies, he treated many children and those with special needs who may not have access to dental care in their local communities, schools, and multiple dental clinics throughout Brooklyn and Maryland.
Dr. Rod is honored to provide fun and compassionate pediatric dental care and truly believes in the oral health of all children. In his spare time, Dr. Rod enjoys staying active, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Smita Lad was born in India and moved to the United States in elementary school. She worked as a dental assistant in high school to explore her passion for dentistry. She graduated with honors in Biology from Rutgers University and earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She graduated the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine with honors where she received an award for her commitment to pediatric dentistry. Dr. Lad completed her pediatric specialty training at Temple Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia. During her residency, Dr. Lad received ample training in oral sedations and behavior management.
She is a member of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Academy, and the New Jersey Dental Academy. She is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Dr. Lad loves to make all of her patients smile and is truly committed to provide the best oral care to all her patients. Outside of work, Dr. Lad enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her friends and family.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 287 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestkimberly grohens
a year ago
Staff is wonderful been coming for years
Wemmy Kayode
a year ago
This is the right place for children,the doctor and staff made all our visit memorable and easy. I sure recommend this practice to everyone with children
zavel philip
a year ago
Great customer service. Patient, kind and made the dentist experience comfortable for our daughter.
Anne P
a year ago
Consultation cost $150 and I was not consulted by the dentist. My daughter was seen for 5 minutes. I asked questions only to be hurried to the front desk for quotes. No explanations for cavities, whats needed for my daughter. Terrible terrible service. Will tell everyone NOT to come here, you should be ashamed of yourself
Dr.Shalini cheruku
a year ago
Overall an average experience. Assistant was nice and made my lil one feel comfortable throughout the process, keeping her engaged. Doctor is ok, she just came in and applied the fluoride harshly not even thinking that she is treating kids. She didn't even had a conversation with parent. Whatever the 3 stars is just for the assistant. But, appointments were quick and on-time. Being a Dentist, I felt there is no proper doctor-patient-parent interaction.
Suryakant Dhanawade
a year ago
Tender smile is one of the best paediatric dentist in the Edison township. Recently I received the treatment and everything was good. The staff is very courteous. They went above and beyond and gave me the earliest appointment. And I appreciate it very much.
Alex Baider
a year ago
Be aware! Don't take your kid there ! It's a drug lab not a dentist office! They drug kids to a point where they can't walk, I saw Parents carrying the kids out because they couldn't walk . It doesn't say anywhere in the documents when you sign that I will receive the kid like that , Like he is on some kind of Heavy drugs . He can't stop crying ! No one prepared us to this heavy side effects. The kid got to a point when he pee himself. If I could give 0 starts I would .
Cindy Vasquez
a year ago
My daughter is only one and it went amazing. amazing staff
Stephanie Cupo
a year ago
Love this place, best Pediatric dentist I've ever been to! Dr Ostrow is very kind and patient, and the staff/technicians are absolutely lovely. Highly recommended!
Brenda Diaz
a year ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent service the lady who attended my daughter with great dedication and kindness (Original) Excelente servicio la senora q atendio a mi hija con mucha dedicacion y amabilidad
Anastasia Roberts
2 years ago
My daughter Kayla came in for her first appointment and her grandma had to take her in they didn't give me no problem at all. She left with all good reviews. Super Patient and Super Gentle with her! Knowing she was so good and didn't even cry amazed me because going there I was a nervous wreck! Will be her forever dentist! Thank you guys so much See you in December for my next appointment!
Jaz G
2 years ago
Always a pleasure!
Abby Prato
2 years ago
The staff is great and caring with the kids! Wonderful experience!
Cheryl Payton
2 years ago
The staff and dentist very friendly
Muhammad Asif
2 years ago
Very experienced doctor.and front desk staff is very cooperative.
SAMADA GRIMES
2 years ago
Staff was nice and made my daughters visit comfortable. Huge thank you to Margie
Sarah
2 years ago
Front desk is very friendly!!! But the dentist is all the opposite, she never took the time to say hi to me or my son... She never explained anything to us and we heard her arguing with the hygienist, unpleasant experience. We left very dissapointed and we ended up changing dentists.
Latreisha Privott
2 years ago
These ladies in this office is Amazing! I bring 3kids at a time and they made it so easy! The Dentist is on top of her game!
Sunny Days
2 years ago
Great experience! Highly recommend.
The Stoned Oracle
2 years ago
I am giving them one star because I couldn't give a negative amount of stars. Waiting time: short Front desk attendants: Efficient & Friendly But wherever the Dentist came from she can kindly go back. She was not kid friendly. Have off more of a Lawyer vibe. She gave my kid 2 numbing shots, didn't check him to see if he was good, started working on him and because she overbooked her schedule or had a bad day, was being irritated by my sons anxiety & whimpers during the service. Saying things like "oh it doesn't hurt or you don't feel anything". COMpLETELY INVALIDATEING HIM. She was never nice or smiley. Never kid friendly. It was such a "for the love of money" vibe instead of *this is my passion and I love kids" type of vibe. I'm not looking for her to be kids best friend. But when you're working on a small child's TEETH/MOUTH/FACE area there's a level of trust and patience that helps to calm the client. When I got out into the parking lot another woman was there with her child on the phone telling her husband about a similar experience. Wee both very upset and I will never bring my son back there. And I've made posts so everyone knows not to bring their child there. And if they do they are forewarned.
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