PEDIATRIC TEAM
Dr. Dan Allen, father of two small children himself, is a pediatric dentist who loves what he does and who has spent his career focused on providing care and great smiles to his pediatric patients.
Dr. Allen’s goal is to impart to each child a lifetime of good habits, healthy teeth and a beautiful smile. His team pays particular attention to understanding the minds and concerns of children and providing treatment to them that is gentle, compassionate and fun. Dr. Allen notes: “Our strength at Oakland Smile Station is our focus on prevention of cavities. And if your child does require treatment, our team is committed to providing this care in the best— and most comforting—way possible.”
IMPORTANT FEATURES OF OUR PEDIATRIC PRACTICE
CHILD FRIENDLY AND PARENT INCLUSIVE
Our team is highly skilled at creating comfort for your child, and we welcome parents into the treatment room
PREVENTION-ORIENTED PHILOSOPHY
We focus on preventing problems before they occur
LASER DENTISTRY
No needles, no pain
AESTHETIC OPTIONS
We offer composite fillings and crowns that are mercury-free and discreet
ON-TIME PRACTICE
We respect the busy lives and schedules of our patients
DAN ALLEN, D.D.S.
CEO & Partner, Oakland Smile Station
Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
Completed Masters of Laser Dentistry
SPECIALTY TRAINING
University of the Pacific (B.S., 1999); Columbia University College
of Dental Medicine (DDS, 2004); New York University College of Dentistry (Chief Resident 2006); Bellevue Hospital & Rose F. Kennedy Center for the Developmentally Disabled in New York City (2006).
AFFILIATION WITH OAKLAND SMILE STATION
Dr. Allen took over ownership of Oakland Smile Station in mid-2013, following a six-year tenure as the pediatric dentist at the former practice.
PERSONAL BIO
When not at the Station, Dr. Allen enjoys working in the garden, experimenting in the kitchen, biking through the trails by his home and spending high-quality time with his family.
CHIRAG PATEL, D.M.D.
Specialist in Pediatric Dentistry
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Rutgers University (Bachelors Degree in Psychology, 1998); University Medical and Dentistry of New Jersey (Doctorate of Dental Medicine, 2011); Staten Island University Hospital (Resident, 2012); State University, of New York at Stony Brook (Fellowship in Dental Medicine for the Developmentally Disable, 2013); Saint Joseph’s Regional Medical Center (Pediatric Specialist, 2015)
AFFILIATION WITH OAKLAND SMILE STATION
Dr Patel joined Oakland Smile Station in December 2015, after working closely with Dr. Allen at our sister practice in Roselle.
PERSONAL BIO
When not at the station, Dr. Patel enjoys traveling, going to museums and trying new restaurants.