Dr. Jennifer Lynne Charlesworth

"The most rewarding part of my profession is knowing that through our efforts in educating our patients and from the experiences we provide in our office, we, as pediatric dentists, are creating a generation who will have a positive attitude about going to the dentist."
 Education/Experience:
Whitehall High School,  Whitehall, Pennsylvania  1991
Bucknell University /B.S. Biology  1995
University of Pennsylvania 1995-1998,  Gene Therapy Research
Temple University School of Dentistry /Doctor of Dental Surgery 2002
Two years of Pediatric Dentistry Training at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2004
Pediatric Dentist/ Private Practice Philadelphia 2004-2006
Pediatric Dentist /Capital District Pediatric Dentistry  2006-present
Credentials:
Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Society – 3rd District
New York State Sedation Certification
Hospital …Staff Dentist at Samaritan Hospital; Troy, NY
Annual CPR Certification
Annual OSHA Certification
Dr. Jenn grew up in the Buffalo area. She enjoys dancing, hiking, and spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Paige.
Kristina Gallo, D.D.S.
We are proud to welcome Dr. Kristina Gallo to our Pediatric Dental Team.  Dr.Gallo is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who joined our team on February 1, 2010.  Dr. Gallo grew up in Long Island, NY and has spent several years teaching Pediatric Dentistry and directing a Hospital Residency Program in Harlem, NY. She has worked in private practice in Long Island and has also served an underpriveleged population of children in the Bronx and Harlem, NY.  It is with much enthusiasm that we welcome her to Capital District Pediatric Dentistry.
Education and Experience
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ - B.S. in Biology  1998
New York University College of Dentistry- Doctor of Dental Surgery 2002
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NY - General Practice Residency 2002-2003 
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NY - Chief General Practice Residency 2003-2004
2 years Pediatric Dentistry Training, St. Barnabas Hospital 2004-2006
Pediatric Dental Attending, St.Barnabas Hospital 2006-2008
Attending/Associate Professor- Harlem Hospital Center 2008
Program Director/Associate Professor - Harlem Hospital Center 2008 to 2010
Capital District Pediatric Dentistry- 2010 to present
Credentials:
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry,  March 2007
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2004-present
American Dental Association 2002-present
Suffolk County Dental Society 2007-present
PALS Certified
BLS certified