TANYA ABOUKAFF

Dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Dentist with over 2 years of experience providing specialized dental care to infants, children, and adolescents. Proficient in behavior management techniques, preventative care, and advanced dental treatments tailored to the unique needs of young patients. Committed to creating a positive and educational environment for children, ensuring a comfortable and anxiety-free dental experience. Skilled in collaborating with parents and caregivers to promote optimal oral health. Recognized for strong diagnostic abilities, patient-centered approach, and excellence in delivering comprehensive pediatric dental services.

• Montefiore Pediatric Dental Residency Program, Virtual Externship, 8/24/21
• Geisinger Pediatric Dental Residency Program, Virtual Open House, 8/10/21
• St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, Externship, 11/4/19
• NYU Langone Hospitals, Pediatric Dentistry Residency- Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Externship, 9/13/2019
• Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of Midland Park, Midland Park, NJ, 06/2016
• KidZdent, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, and Special Needs Dentistry, Oldbridge, NJ, 06/2016 - Current
• Bergen Pediatric Dentistry, 05/2016

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• Pediatric Dentistry Club, Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
• Peru Dental Club, Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
• Women in Dentistry Club, Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
• American Student Dental Association, Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry
• Pre-Dental Society, Rutgers University, Newark

• Pediatric Dentistry Club, Temple University, Vice President, 05/2019, 05/2020, Planned and organized volunteer events that include Give Kids a Smile Day, MedFest & Special Smiles Screenings and the Penn State Special Olympics.
• Pediatric Dentistry Club, Temple University, Secretary, 09/2018, 04/2019, Scribe during all meetings, monthly minutes sent out, and in charge of all administrative work for any event
• Peru Club, Temple University, Fundraising Chair, 9/2017, 02/2019, Planned and organized fundraising events that include the Peru Gala, Patagonia sweater fundraiser, and bake sales.
• Give Kids a Smile Day, Rutgers - Newark University, Undergraduate student liaison, 02/2014, 02/2015, Responsible for preparation for the event at the Rutgers University, Newark campus. Also responsible for organizing opportunities for pre-dental students to be able to attend Give Kids a Smile Day events at dental practices throughout New Jersey.

Assessing the Effects of Parenting Styles on Childhood Dental History, Dr. Paul Jones PhD, Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry

06/2019, 04/2020

• Explored the effects of parenting style, parental dental and general anxiety, and parent’s perception of their child’s dental anxiety on the frequency of dental recall appointments.

Use and Comfortability of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Amongst General Dentists 2022-2024 

• Explored the use, comfortability, and knowledge of SDF amongst general dentists.

• Penn State University Special Olympics, State Collage, PA, Volunteer, 6/2019, Worked alongside pediatric dentist, Dr. Jason Bresler to provide oral screenings, fluoride applications, and custom made mouth guards to patients with special needs at the summer games.
• Deep Roots Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA, Volunteer, 5/2019, Provided students with oral hygiene instruction.
• Penn State University MedFest, & Special Smiles Screenings, State Collage, PA, Volunteer, 4/2019, Worked alongside pediatric dentist, Dr. Jason Bresler to provide oral screenings, fluoride application, as well as custom mouth guards for patients with special needs that were preparing to attend the Special Olympic summer games.
• Temple Peru Dental Mission with Growing Smiles Foundation, Lima, Peru, Volunteer, 02/2019, Dental mission trip completed with pediatric dentist, Dr. Bari Levine in Lima, Peru. I performed treatment plans, x-rays, procedure assistance and oral hygiene instruction to patients.
• Give Kids a Smile Day, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Student Dentist, 02/2019, Provided dental care for pediatric patients which included dental exams, prophies, and sealants.
• Operation Smile Best Friends Bash, Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania and Penn Veterinary School, Philadelphia, PA, Volunteer, 06/2018, Orchestrated event for children with craniofacial deformities which included food, games, and therapy dogs.
• MOM-N-PA Dental Missions, Reading, PA, Volunteer, 05/2018, Assisted in procedures that included triage, oral surgery, restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and hygiene.
• Adopt a Family: Coordinated with the hematology/oncology department to deliver Christmas gifts for two families whose child suffers from some sort of hematological disorder during the holiday season; Dec 2023
• Local Outreaches in the Brooklyn Community: volunteered as a representative from One Brooklyn Health to attend community outreaches at various places to promote timely dental visits and the need to maintain proper oral hygiene; Sept 2022, Feb 2023

Safe and Effective Sedation for the Pediatric Dental Patient: featured recognized leaders in the field, both in dental anesthesia as well as pediatric dentistry. Attended didactic lectures, case studies, and panel discussions; Oct 2023

NuSmile Course : Hands-on workshop using all of NuSmile’s restorative products such as Zirconia crowns, BioFlex crowns, NeoPutty, BioCem, Signature crowns, and NeoLiner; Dec 2023 

Bioclear Technique for Composites : Understood how to use warm composite and the bioclear matrix system for better adaptation in class II, III, and IV composites; April 2023  

CHARGE Syndrome- A Case Presentation 

• Presented a poster at the Greater Long Island Dental Meeting and The Greater New York Dental Meeting regarding a case of a patient with CHARGE Syndrome that presented to the clinic and how it was managed.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Student/Resident Member

American Dental Association, Student Member

Pediatric Advanced Life Support June 2022 – Present

Basic Life Support June 2022 – Present

Eligible for licensure in states that accept ADEX June 2022 – Present

Moderate Enteral Sedation License Anticipated June 2024 – Present

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry Certification QE May 2024

Tinnysha Chopra, DDS (Program Director, One Brooklyn Health, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist) ; Contact number: 423-741-8870

Ann Kennedy, DDS (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist); Contact number: 336-209-2974

Michelle Bowers, DDS (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist); Contact number: 516-659-9828

Francis Eng, DDS (Board Certified Orthodontist); Contact number: 516-410-6896