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Dr. Jacqueline Dikansky is a pediatric dentist known for her warm, compassionate approach and commitment to personalized care. She creates a welcoming environment where children feel at ease, helping transform dental visits into positive, even exciting experiences.
One of her greatest compliments is when parents share that their children look forward to seeing her—something she works hard to make a reality. Her goal is for every child to leave feeling confident, proud, and eager to return, and for every parent to feel supported.
A Brooklyn native, Dr. Dikansky completed both a rigorous accelerated 7-year BA-DDS New York University. She graduated NYU's dental school with an honors in pediatric dentistry. She was also awarded the prestigious American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award, presented to a single graduating student who demonstrates exceptional promise in the field. Dr. Dikansky spent a lot of time volunteering, from participating in outreaches in Nicaragua, to leading screenings in NYC schools.
Following dental school, Dr. Dikansky pursued advanced specialty training through a two-year pediatric dentistry residency at Yale University. She then went on to complete two additional board exams, to become a board certified Diplomate of Pediatric Dentistry, the highest distinction available in the field. She remains actively engaged in continuing education, mentors junior dentists, and has delivered lectures on the benefits of minimally invasive dental care.
Outside the office, Dr. Dikansky enjoys baking, attending fitness classes, traveling, and dancing. A fun fact: she was a competitive ballroom dancer for 13 years, a passion that took her around the world.
Dr. Jacqueline Dikansky
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Dr. Marlena Adamczyk
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Marlena Adamczyk, DDS, is a board-certified pediatric dentist dedicated to helping children and their families feel at ease throughout every stage of dental care. She treats patients from infancy through adolescence, always focusing on delivering gentle, thoughtful, and individualized care.
Dr. Marlena earned her dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and continued her specialty training in pediatric dentistry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, the area's top ranked children's hospital. During her specialty training, Dr. Marlena Adamczyk cared for children with a wide range of medical complexities and dental challenges. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New York County Dental Association and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Marlena is committed to building meaningful relationships with her patients and ensuring that children have positive dental experiences, laying the foundation for lifelong healthy smiles. Outside of work, Dr. Marlena loves to try out restaurants in the city and learn new languages. She is always practicing her skills in Spanish and Polish!
Dr. Stephanie Fanelli
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Stephanie Fanelli is a board-certified pediatric dentist who strives to make every dental experience fun and positive for her patients, so that they will lead a life of optimal oral health. Dr. Stephanie had such a positive dental experience as a child, and she hopes the same for her patients.
Dr. Stephanie was born and raised in Bronx, NY. She graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and then completed her dental school education at New York University College of Dentistry. Once Dr. Stephanie entered dental school, she soon realized that she wanted to pursue her career in pediatric dentistry. She continued her training and completed her pediatric dentistry training close to home at Montefiore Medical Center.
In her free time, she likes reading, trying new restaurants, traveling, going to workout classes, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Monica Ashok is a board-certified pediatric dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She believes that each child is unique and her goal is to provide individualized, detail-oriented care with a strong emphasis on oral health education and prevention.
She received her doctoral training at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine, where she graduated with several scholarships and awards, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award for great promise in the field.
She completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University - New York Presbyterian Hospital, where she was chosen to serve as Chief Resident. Duringher training, Dr. Ashok treated children of all ages including those with extensive medical and special health care needs. Her research on emergency dental care and treatment in the operating room was published in the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ashok has always enjoyed volunteering locally and internationally and has traveled to Honduras and Chile to provide dental care in underserved communities. Prior to
pursuing dentistry, Dr. Ashok spent several years teaching and tutoring children in the math and sciences, which is how she discovered her passion for working with this age group.
Dr. Ashok lives with her husband in Tribeca and in her free time enjoys eating out, taking pilates classes, and spending time with her golden retriever.
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Dr. Monica Ashok
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Monica Lobo is a native New Yorker and Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. She received her bachelor's degree at UNC-Chapel Hill. She then completed her dental degree at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Lobo completed her 2 year specialty training at Yale New Haven Hospital where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Lobo provides outstanding oral care for her pediatric patients of all ages from infant to teenage years. She practices gentle, preventive, minimally invasive dentistry, and believes that early intervention and education leads to a lifetime of good oral health.
Whether she is treating a neurodivergent child with special needs or the fearful toddler who "hates brushing his teeth", Dr. Lobo strives to create a caring and comforting environment for all children. Dr. Lobo is fluent in Spanish and English and has a passion for other cultures. For fun, Dr. Lobo loves to run 10ks, play with her dog Finley, sing, and play pickleball. She is excited to be your child's dentist and you can rest assured your son or daughter will be well taken care of!
