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.