OUR TEAM
YOUR PEDIATRIC DENTISTS
Dr. Jacqueline Dikansky is a board-certified pediatric dentist whose special brand of compassionate and personalized care helps children feel comfortable and empowered at their dentist visits. Her favorite compliment is when parents tell her their children couldn’t wait to come see her, because she strives to make their visits fun. Her goal is for each child to leave the office feeling proud, accomplished, and excited to return.
A Brooklyn native, Dr. Dikansky completed both her undergraduate and graduate education at New York University. She graduated from dental school with honors in pediatric dentistry and received the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Predoctoral Student Award, given to a single senior student who shows the most promise in pediatric dentistry.
After graduating dental school, Dr. Dikansky completed an additional two-year specialty training program in pediatric dentistry at Yale University. She completed two extra board exams, to become a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the highest distinction available in the field. Dr. Dikansky regularly attends continuing education seminars, has trained several junior dentists, and has lectured about the benefits of minimally invasive care.
When not at the office, Dr. Dikansky enjoys baking, fitness classes, travel, and dancing. Fun fact: She was a competitive ballroom dancer for 13 years, which took her all over the world!
Dr. Jacqueline Dikansky
Founder
Dr. Monica Ashok
Pediatric Dentist
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. During her 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.
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. Stephanie Fanelli
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Monica Lobo
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!
