Dr. Maria C Duprat, DDS

Dr. Maria Cecilia Duprat,
NJ Orthodontics Specialist # 5025
Dr. Duprat graduated Dental School from New York
University, did a one year residency at Montefiore
Medical Center, and finished her Orthodontic
Postdoctoral Training at UMDNJ with a Masters in Oral
Biology. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of
Orthodontics. She received the American Association
of Orthodontists Student Award and was a faculty
member at New York University. She is a member of
the American Dental Association, the NJ Dental
Association, and the American Association of
Orthodontists.
Dr. Duprat is married and a mother two young
children and she is fluent in SPANISH.
Dr. Reena Bhandari
NJ Pediatric Dentist # 5964
Dr. Bhandari graduated dental school at University of
Maryland Dental School in Maryland. and finished her
postgraduate residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at
UMDNJ, New Jersey Dental School in Newark, New Jersey,
Dr. Reena feels right at home being part of a staff that
focuses on teaching …kids the good habits that will enable them
not to require dental restorative work.
She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric
Dentistry, a member of the ADA, the American Academy of
Pediatric Dentistry and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dental Assistants:
Our dental assistants have been trained to help our young
patients feel at ease. From holding your child's hand and
helping us complete their dental treatment to making sure you
are comfortable with post-treatment instructions, they make
your visit easier and better.
Elena Balladares
Elena has worked extensively with children, has also completed
her x-ray technician training and can help us with our
Spanish-speaking patients.
Maria Obay
Maria has an x ray licence and is also a nurse's aid at Somerset
Hospital. She  is married and is mother to  Matthew and Vincent..
Our Dental Hygienists:
Our dental hygienists preform many of the preventive
treatments in our office. They have extensive training
working with children, are very patient and will help your
child feel comfortable during their visit.
Terri Clark
Terri has been a hygienist in our office for 16 years. She is
very experienced and gentle. She is married, and a mother
to Katie. Everybody loves Terri.
                        Jennifer Morge
Jennifer has recently re-joined our staff as a dental
hygienist after having several years experience as a dental
assistant. Jennifer is very enthusiastic and wonderful with
children.