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 4.9 out of 5 based on 890 reviews
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a year ago
My daughter has been going to tender smiles since she was 4. I love that they explain everything to you that is concerning. They truly put their patients first.
Anna Khesin
a year ago
Dr. Sulla took the best care of our son - first taking the time to discuss what to expect when having a frenectomy done in an infant and what the aftercare entails. Dr. Sulla had wonderful bedside manner and addressed all of our concerns and questions. Considering how nervous we were about this procedure, we knew that we were in the best hands and could not have asked for a better experience. We are so grateful for his expertise and care. Highly recommend Dr. Sulla at Tender Smiles 4 kids.
Daniela Sassman
a year ago
Very friendly and professional staff.
Rafael IGH Construction llc
a year ago
The office is clean and staff very friendly. I would recommend to any parent.
Lakeisha Doyle
a year ago
We love Tender Smiles 4 kids! Very nice environment, that's comfortable and inviting for children. The staff always provide great service. I would recommend them to family and friends.
Ty V.
a year ago
The staff was super friendly, very informative. They explained every detail step by step. Dr. Sulla was phenomenal, professional, great bed side manners. Holly his assistant was so informative she took the edge off perfectly. My husband and I highly recommend, we will also be taking our kids here for their pediatric dental needs. Very happy, great staff, clean, professional.
Bilal Kose
a year ago
Just one word everyone was wonderful,Thank you much to everyone....
Charmaine Murdock
a year ago
Great experience
Cecilia Veyta
a year ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent care (Original) Un excelente atencion
Gireesh Puthumana
a year ago
Had great experience so far with both my kids routine visits and procedures. Highly professional and reliable team. Thank you.
Abdelouahed Bakhane
a year ago
Very nice and professional from the staff and dentist. The office is very clean. My kids love coming to their office. No problems and very satisfied.
Sarah
a year ago
It's my 3 yo autistic sons first dental visit. My son has been scared of brushing teeth but has been desensitized. He has food aversions as well as tongue tie, lip tie and buccle tie. My son enjoyed his visit with Dr. Max. Despite we our insurance don't cover pediatric dentist and we had to pay 100% out of pocket, the $$$ was worth it. My son has seen numerous doctor's and specialist in his life, a few of them he has seen several times from ENT, to pediatric neurologist, speech therapists, behavioral and feeding specialist but no one has ever made a very good first impression to my son as Dr. Max did. Only took one visit and my son has remembered his name. It's been a week now and every single day he is asking to be taken to see Dr. Max. My sons first visit with Dr. Max (hurts my pocket) but was memorable to my son. That speaks volumes if an autistic kid asks you to take him to the dentist every single day.
Sunni Mari Loves
a year ago
I am always happy taking my kids here. Great fast and accurate service. Friendly all around
Marcelo Sanchez
a year ago
Great service, friendly staff, high quality service. Thank you
Ali Alhnaiti
a year ago
Every time I go to this clinic I find comfort, attention and good care for my daughter, they are really wonderful
Tiana Goldensohn
a year ago
Dr Lad and Dr Barnes were amazing! Eased any anxiety about my daughter's dental procedure. We really felt like she was in good hands!
Edisson Costales
a year ago
Dental hygienist and dentist were amazing at handling my son's first visit. Christina was great at calming down his anxiety. The only improvement I would recommend is on the front desk, girls were a bit distracted with their cellphones and could have been a bit more welcoming.
Atiyyah Mabin
a year ago
We moved from another area and have been searching for a new dentist. They got all three of my kids in on time and a comprehensive plan for the work they needed done. The doctor and staff were so friendly and not judgmental at all.
Lakeesha Thomas
a year ago
DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR CHILDREN. THEY DO NOT TRULY CARE ABOUT CHILDREN. My son has been coming here for years. Last Friday, he had an appointment but when I picked him up from school, he was sick(asthma). I called about 30 minutes before the appointment and asked if they could ask the dentist if it was a good idea to bring him in since he was sick and was going to get two teeth pulled. The dentist said if I wasn't comfortable with it, I could cancel, so I did. The next day I took my son to urgent care, and he had a 102 temperature. On Monday I took my son to the doctor, and he had 103 temperature and had an ear infection. He had been coughing and running a fever since Friday, the day he was supposed to have the dental work done. That same Monday(today) I called to reschedule his dental work and was told by Rose or Rosie (the office manager) that my son was dismissed from the office because I had cancelled an appointment in 2019, 2021, and now 2022 and it was office policy. I explained that he has asthma and like most children, he gets sick sometimes. Why would anyone want a sick person in a dentist office? Rose or Rosie called me a liar. My son has an underlying health condition, and this is discrimination. Rose or Rosie had no compassion or understanding. If you work with children and have half a brain, you'd know that they get sick at the last minute so you can't always give 24 hours' notice. At this point, I'm feeling that my child has been discriminated against. Since I have proof that he has been sick and to the doctors, even though Rose or Rosie called me a liar, I might pursue legal action. The owner is heartless and irresponsible for having a policy that encourages people to bring sick children in for appointments for fear that they'll be banned from the practice. DO NOT WORK WITH CHILDREN IF YOU HAVE NO COMPASSION AND DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT THEY GET SICK. Now I need to consult with a lawyer to make sure this does not happen to any other parents for kids in the future.
Abdellatif Ait el Hamri
a year ago
Very good thank you
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