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Jamila Balooch, DDS, is a board-certified pediatric dentist practicing at Pediatric Dental Group of New York. She sees patients at their locations in Albany and Glen Falls, New York.

Dr. Jamila was born in California and moved to upstate New York with her family as a teenager. She completed her undergraduate studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. While at Stony Brook, Dr. Jamila found her passion for pediatric dentistry and participated in many local and international outreach missions. She then completed specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Stony Brook University Hospital, where she served as chief resident. 

In her spare time outside of the office, Dr. Jamila enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and baking. 

She strives to create a safe, trusting and positive environment for her patients and looks forward to meeting them and their families!

Hemali Javia, DDS, is a general dentist practicing at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which has 12 locations throughout Nuremberg, Sullivan Trail Falls, Freeland, Hazelton, Monroe Township, Wilkes-Barre, Shickshinny, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Javia has over 23 years of experience practicing general dentistry and currently sees patients at the Monroe-Noxen Dental Center in Monroe Township. 

Dr. Javia earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry in 1998, graduating with honors in comprehensive care and practice administration, in addition to risk management. While attending NYU, she also received accolades for scholastic achievement and clinical proficiency and a prosthetics award for proficiency in denture prosthetics. 

As a general dentist practicing at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, it is Dr. Javia's mission to provide high-quality dental services in a family-oriented environment. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Javia enjoys practicing meditation and spending time in nature. 

Dr. Javia is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 

Robert Shandrick, DMD, FAGD, is a general dentist practicing at Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which has 12 locations throughout Nuremberg, Sullivan Trail Falls, Freeland, Hazelton, Monroe Township, Wilkes-Barre, Shickshinny, and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. He has over 30 years of experience providing expert dental care and currently sees patients at the Black Creek Dental Center in Nuremberg. 

Dr. Shandrick earned his Bachelor of Science at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1977. He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1981, where he graduated in the top 5 students in his class. He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies. 

To stay up to date with the latest advances in dentistry, Dr. Shandrick maintains memberships with the American Dental Association (ADA), Pennsylvania Dental Association, Hazelton Area Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Shandrick enjoys hobbies such as guitar, scuba diving, martial arts, spin/biking classes, and photography. 

Dr. Shandrick is accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 

Staci Brunell, DMD, (aka "Dr. Staci") is an experienced pediatric dentist at Rifkin Dental in Yorktown Heights, New York.

Dr. Staci earned her undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and her dental degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. She then completed a one-year general practice residency at Phelps Memorial Hospital through New York Medical College. Following her general dentistry training, Dr. Staci undertook a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, where she served as Chief Resident and consistently volunteered her time and services to promote positive dental health among children and adolescents.  

In 2017, Dr. Staci was the recipient of the prestigious Pediatric Dentistry Award from the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New York State Dental Association. Dr. Staci is also proficient in Spanish.

Dr. Staci currently lives in Westchester County with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Nash. When not working, Dr. Staci can be found shopping locally, listening to country music, rooting for her favorite New York sports teams, or spending time with family at the lake or beach.  

Dr. Georges Traboulsi, DDS, is a periodontist with the Dulles Dental Group. His interest in oral health seems to be genetic, as he is the third generation in his family to practice dentistry and, in fact, spent time in his father’s office in his youth. From observing his father, he saw first-hand the impact of good dental care on patients. After graduating from Saint Joseph University in Orange County, California as a doctor of dental surgery, he stayed on to complete an oral surgery fellowship. He then entered the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he completed a three-year postdoctoral periodontology residency. And, finally, he obtained a master’s degree in oral biology at Boston University, during which time he conducted research on salivary proteins.

Dr. Traboulsi is an active member of the American Association of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. Dr. Traboulsi’s primary focus is on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum disease, although he also performs cosmetic and implant dentistry. He is experienced in a number of periodontic surgical procedures, including soft and hard tissue augmentation, the removal of impacted wisdom teeth and bone grafting in the jaw. As part of his commitment to the dental health of the community at large, he volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. Dr. Traboulsi has two main goals in his dental practice. The first is to restore normal dental function, allowing patients to eat and talk without pain and the second is to restore and enhance his patients’ natural beauty by improving their smiles. He works with his patients in a partnership designed to enhance oral health and sees himself as a guide and teacher in this effort.

Surrounded by experts at Dulles Dental Group, Dr. Traboulsi is proud and honored to bring high quality periodontal and dental care to all families.

 Dr. Kristin Bae completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry. She entered the dental program at the University of Maryland’s College of Dental Surgery in Baltimore, Maryland, and she graduated with a doctor of dental surgery degree in 2000. The dental program at the University of Maryland is the oldest dental college in the world and the only dental school in Maryland, graduating top notch doctors for many decades. After graduation, Dr. Bae joined Dulles Dental Group and has remained with the organization for the last 16 years. Dr. Bae’s goal is to help each person in her care establish and maintain his or her dental health. She enjoys being able to provide care for the entire family. With a focus on general dentistry, she also enjoys doing cosmetic dentistry work. Her specialties include cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, teeth cleanings, bridges, Invisalign®, crowns, and veneers.

Dr. Bae is fluent in both Korean and English, communicating with a diverse group of patients and making it communication one of her song suits. She is also certified as an Invisalign® provider and enjoys working with patients to improve the appearance and function of their teeth with this unique system of unconventional “braces.”

Dr. Bae, along with the entire staff at Dulles Dental Group, strives to focus on the holistic dental healing for the entire family. Her experience at Dulles Dental Group in Centreville has given her the expertise to handle any dental situation. Alongside her amazing team of dental hygienists, periodontists, and other staff, Dr. Bae is surrounded by the best cosmetic and general dentists in Centreville. Dulles Dental group is also equipped with state-of-the-art technology that Dr. Bae has been using for years.

With a quality education, experience, and attitude, Dr. Bae is fit to serve any family that comes to her with dental needs.

Dr. Shiva Basir is a board certified pediatric dentist who believes that dentistry should be a fun experience for children. Her goal is to provide the best care to her young patients in a gentle way while ensuring good oral health habit formation by providing support and guidance to patients and their parents.

Shiva graduated from Columbia University with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. She completed her post doctoral education in general practice at the New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. While in practice as a general dentist, she discovered her joy and natural ability to work with children and decided to continue her education in pediatric dentistry. She received an additional 2 years of post doctoral training specializing in pediatric dentistry at Saint Joseph’s Regional Hospital in Paterson, NJ.

Dr. Basir is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the America Association of Pediatric Dentistry, ADA (American Dental Association) and NYSDS (New York State Dental Society).

When she is not practicing dentistry, she enjoys other activities such as yoga, surfing, skiing, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.    

Joy Angie Hernandez, DDS, referred to by her patients as Dr. Angie, is a compassionate pediatric dentist and orthodontist. She serves children of all ages and abilities from in and around Austin, Texas, at Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Angie specializes in pediatric dentistry, including dental exams, white composite fillings, sedation dentistry, and Invisalign®. She uses state-of-the-art dental equipment, including digital X-rays and laser dentistry techniques. 

Dr. Angie grew up in Arkansas and received her Bachelor of Science at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. Dr. Angie served a two-year pediatric dentistry residency at the Children’s Medical Center, the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and the Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. She went on to complete rigorous fellowship training in orthodontics. 

Dr. Angie is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and local dental societies. She’s also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry. 

Outside of her practice, Dr. Angie spends time with her husband, Dr. Steve, and their five children. She’s extremely active in the communities of Marble Falls, Bee Caves, and Lake Travis, Texas. She volunteers her time and skills to serve underprivileged children through Christina’s Smile and Theo Van. Dr. Angie is also a former rotarian and a past director of the Lake Travis Education Foundation. Currently, Dr. Angie is a proud supporter of the Center for Child Protection, and serves on their fundraising planning committee. 

Dr. Angie looks forward to welcoming new and existing patients to Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry. 

Steve Hernandez, DDS, is a highly regarded professional in pediatric dentistry at Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry, with locations in Austin, Texas. He offers composite fillings, hospital dentistry, Invisalign®, white fillings, and conscious sedation, plus laser dentistry, state-of-the-art digital X-rays, and he specializes in treating patients with special needs.)

Dr. Steve received his Bachelor of Science from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and his Doctor of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He completed two years of residency in pediatric dentistry, receiving certificates from Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, and Baylor College of Dentistry.

With deep roots in Texas, Dr. Steve is passionate about serving his community. Notable titles of service include southwest district member of the Scientific Planning Committee of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, rotarian, and Major in the United States Air Force Reserve. Along with his wife, Dr. Angie, Dr. Steve was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Lake Travis Education Foundation. Dr. Steve has also happily served for years as a Board member of the Highland Lakes Health Partnership.

His awards include 2008 Lake LBJ Citizen of the Year, and in 2009, the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the board of directors of the Highland Lakes Health Partnership, serving and overseeing the formation of a charity dental in the Highland Lakes area. In 2011, he was honored as Officer of the Quarter for Lackland AFB 433AW. In addition, he has been a part of many community organizations and missions, treating hundreds of patients at no cost to them while recruiting multiple Texas dentists.

To maintain his cutting edge knowledge in the industry, Dr. Steve maintains his affiliations with many organizations that include the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the Texas Association of Pediatric Dentistry. Also, a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Steve served as President of the Southwestern Society of Pediatric Dentistry in 2014, after holding nearly every office prior to his appointment. Dr. Steve is proud supporter of the Center for Child Protection, and performed in their "Dancing with the Stars Austin" 2018 fundraiser. 

Dr. Steve began attending the AAPD Leadership institute at the Kellogg School of Management in Chicago in 2019. This Institute is a place where Pediatric Dentists hone their philosophical and operational approaches, to maximize their leadership potential and performance. He anticipates completion in 2021. 

Dr. Steve welcomes new and existing patients to Central Texas Pediatric Dentistry.

After receiving a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley, Dr. Moayeri attended the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and graduated with a DDS degree in 1994. He has attended several continuing education courses to keep up with the latest advances in dental technology.

Dr. Moayeri is also an attorney and received his JD degree from Southwestern School of Law. Besides serving as an expert witness in court cases, he has lectured in legal aspects of dentistry.

He is an active member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, and American Bar Association.

On a personal level, he enjoys traveling, photography, and snow skiing, as well as being the favorite uncle to his five lovely nieces.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.

Dr. Rapolla grew up on the Pacific island of Guam and received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California- San Diego. After working as a dental assistant for a year, he attended the UCLA School of Dentistry to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

While in Los Angeles, Dr. Rapolla was a part of many dental mission trips to Mexico which ignited his passion for pediatric dentistry. He went on to receive his certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. He met his wife, Sandi, in Dallas, and worked in private practice before deciding to expand his knowledge in orthodontics and graduating from the UNC Adams School of Dentistry.

In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs, traveling, cooking, and being outdoors.