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SJM_TopDentists_0623_Reg 1 & 2_V2 . qxp_SJM Spread 6 / 23 / 23 2 : 45 PM Page 5 PRESENTED BY Dr . Erika Olave Fajardo Dr . Gail Gerard West Deptford Childers MarLton , Dr . Anthony Kash turnerSViLLe West Deptford ( 856 ) 983 - 5593 DrGailChilders.com Dr . Sonny Sekhon Mount LaureL , Dr . Shahin Kazemi VoorheeS Cherry Hill ( 856 ) 778 - 0800 MyGrowingSmile.com Dr . Edward Klinger Serving South Jersey Dr . Francis Smithgall Cherry Hill Dr . Daniel Kubikian Sewell Periodontics Dr.Alan Meltzer Dr . Joseph Ahlo Voorhees Cherry Hill DR . BEVERLY JAISWAL DR . JOAN MALCOLM Prosthodon - Dr . VictoriaCaldwell tics Cherry Hill Dr . Zahra afsharzand Dr . Mario Canal Cherry hiLL SerVinG South JerSey ( 856 ) 428 - 2550 ( 856 ) 439 - 1200 CanalCalemPerio.com Dr.LaDerrick Bullock Marlton Dr . Ben Calem SerVinG South JerSey Dr . Julio Espinoza ( 856 ) 439 - 1200 Cherry Hill n CanalCalemPerio.com Methodology Earlier this year , we sent out correspondenceto the leading dental professionals in South Jersey in search of nominations for our annual Top Dentists list . In addi - tion , we also tasked our readers with going online and recommending the dental professionals they’ve had positive experiences with . The results were tal - lied and , after applying a minimum number of votes to be considered for the list , the leading vote - getters in each specialty were then vetted using public sources of information to verify peer recognition , professional achievements , experience , honorable accolades and more . We go to great lengths and take time and energy to ensure a fair voting process , but we acknowledge these surveys and Internet research are not an entirely objective metric . We are aware that this is just a mere sample of the good dentists in the region and thus there are many professionals who do not appear on the list . Furthermore , South Jersey Magazine does not solely endorse the services of any particular doctor who was selected . Lastly , any paid adver - DR . EMILY PETERPAUL tisements in this publication were not exchanged for inclusion on the list . DR . ERIN KAZMIERSKI - FURNO DR . MARIO J . CANAL DR . BEN CALEM DR . LEN ELLIS

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SJM_AskTheExperts_6_23_Reg1and2 . qxp_Pages 6 / 23 / 23 9 : 19 AM Page 1 S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N SPECIALADVERTISING SECTION ask the expert questions and answers PEDIATRICIAN PERIODONTIST ORTHODONTIST How do I keep my toddler safe around Orthodontics today goes beyond just Whyis a Dental Office Team Important ? pools ? creating straighter teeth right ? Wewere blessed to have the opportunity to Did you know drowning is the leading cause of workwith a “ Gem ” in our office for over the That'sright — orthodontics today is no longer death among children age 1 - 4 and a top past17 years , Sandi Ciabattoni . She possessed aboutjust aligning teeth . It has now advanced cause of death among teens ? Drowning is of - qualitiesthat were key in the caring of our pa - tocreating a balance between facial struc - ten fast and silent . 68 % of child drowning tients.She passed away in March but left us tures , airways , temporomandibular joint ( TMJ ) deaths occur during non - swim times , and the witha wealth of fond memories . Many of our andthe teeth . This is important because we majority of kids less than 4 years old who patientshave wrote about this in a dedication canimprove jaw function , airway issues and drown were seen away from the water in the bookand we wish to share thoughts with you ofcourse a healthy bite and beautiful smile . preceding 5 minutes to being found . aswe reflect on why a dental office team is Today'streatment options like Invisalign , self There is not one easy solution . Experts important:Compassion : Smiling to our pa - ligatingbraces and our 3D scanners have recommend multiple levels of protection . tientsupon entrance into the office is welcom - madetreatment more efficient and comfort - Some useful strategies are as follows : ing . Undergoing dental treatment makes many able.Treatment times are much shorter than Keep a close eye always ! Provide close , peoplenervous . Your comfort level with your theyused to be . No longer do people have constant , undistracted supervision in and “ dentalhome ’ increases as you experience the bracesfor three or four years . If we get to step around water . Use touch supervision with compassionof various team members inearly during jaw development we usually do toddlers and always make sure they are with - throughoutyour interaction with them . Sandi nothave to remove adult teeth . The messy in arm’s reach . In addition , the American alwayssmiled and communicated well thus impressionswe used to take have been re - Academy of Pediatrics ( AAP ) advises against projectinga care and concerning attitude . An placedwith digital 3D scanners . There has the use of floatation devices for the false Excitementto Learn ; Sandi always wanted to neverbeen a technologically better time in or - sense of security it provides to the child . In - learn.In this modern age of digital dentistry thodonticsthan now to get the smile you al - stall 4 - sided fencing that isolates the pool shewas always curious and eager to learn dig - wayswanted in a much shorter time . As an from the house and yard . italradiographs techniques as well as , 3 - D InvisalignDiamond Provider we are able to Install self - closing and self - latching gates . ConeBeam Cat Scan ( CBCT ) , and digital im - treatso many patients with Invisalign today Alarms that chirp or beep should be on all pressionscanning These technologies allow whenit was not an option for them before . No doors and windows leading to the water . Hot betterdiagnosis modalities as well to improve foodrestrictions , fewer emergency visits and tubs should have covers and locks . Use a pool inthe planning of the treatment of our pa - lifestylechanges make aligners like Invisalign cover that completely covers the entire pool tients.Having a staff trained with technology agreat lifestyle option for adults and teens surface and cannot be slipped under , and no canenhance the patient experience , limit the lookingto make that journey towards the water should accumulate on top . chairtime , and achieve a more accurate and smilethey have always wanted ! And remember , vacation homes , rentals bettertreatment outcomes . Follow - up Com - and hotels may not be compliant , so always munication:Sandi would consistently call our inquire prior to arriving . patientsto answer questions after a procedure or concerns that they may have . An empathet - ic ear can offer assurance . These qualities that Sandi possessed will carry on in our office and help guide our patient positive experience , we miss you and love you . Advocare South Jersey Pediatrics Dr . Gail Gerard Childers Center City Orthodontics Dr.Melissa Chase 48 South Maple Ave . , Marlton , NJ Dr.Tejjy Thomas 1949Marlton Pike East , Suite 1 ( 856 ) 983 - 5593 17West Ormond Avenue , Suite 100 CherryHill , NJ 08003 900 Rte 168 , Ste B - 6 , Turnersville , NJ Cherry Hill , NJ 204White Horse Pike ( 856 ) 228 - 4141 ( 856 ) 429 - 9419 Collingswood , NJ 08107 DrGailChilders.com CenterCityOrtho.com ( 856 ) 424 - 6050 SJP.AdvocareDoctors.com SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 20 issue 3 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 51

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