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SL_PROFILE_Best Dentist - 2pg_Layout 1 2 / 1 / 23 9 : 21 AM Page 1 Growing Family The moTher - son Team behind BEST DENTIST 4 KIDS adds ilies can expect a world of difference , from new clinicians and prepares To open a Third locaTion , the specialized training of the doctors to rolling ouT The welcome maT for more paTienTs in a safe , the complete understanding of children’s growth and the calming demeanor of the comforTable seTTing . entire staff . “ We have a lot more compassion for B Y M AT T C O S E N T I N O | P H O T O S B Y A L I S O N D U N L A P kids and we do the work better and faster , because we have two extra years of training 2024 , making it a true family business . ike many sons , Michael Koumaras , onbaby teeth primarily — and the anatomy “ My mom always loved her job and D.M.D . , shares a special bond with is different between baby teeth and adult preached about the pros to working with his mother . What makes him different teeth , ” Dr . Koumaras says . “ We’re com - kids and going into dentistry , ” Dr . Koumaras Lfrom most , however , is that he builds fortable in every situation , and we know says . “ It stuck with both of us , and my on that relationship every day at work . wecan get treatment done without hurting other sister as well , who’s a pediatric dentist And he does so while doing a job that he the kids . I think the parents can sense in California . This is a stressful but exciting learned from a young age was rife with that . ” time for us as we open another office . We the possibility of changing a child’s life Children who once feared a trip to the found a good fit , we love being in the sub - for the better , making a lasting impact , dentist have no reason to be afraid . Best urbs , and we’re looking forward to wel - and finding personal fulfillment . Dentist 4 Kids uses nitrous oxide to help coming my sister to the practice . ” Dr . Koumaras and his mom , Lennie them relax , if needed , and parents are Chana Eichen , D.M.D . , will also soon Checchio , D.D.S . , are the team behind Best allowed in the room during treatment . be seeing patients as well , joining fellow Dentist 4 Kids , a flourishing practice with Each chair has a television above it and associate Morgan Choe , D.M.D . , and an locations in Philadelphia and Hatboro , and they can pick their favorite show , movie , orthodontist , Kerri C . Odhner , D.M.D . , on a third set to open this summer in Mont - or video to watch on Disney + , YouTube , the experienced and friendly staff . gomeryville . One reason for the expansion or Netflix . No matter which office families visit , is that Dr . Koumaras ’ sister , Dena O’Larnic , “ We really make it a comfortable , family they can expect several advantages to their D.M.D . , is currently in her pediatric dentistry environment , ” Dr . Koumaras says . “ A lot kids seeing a pediatric dentist compared residency at St . Christopher’s Hospital for of my patients call me Uncle Mike because to being treated at a general practice . Fam - Children . She will be coming on board in we become an extension of family . We SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 5 38 |

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SL_PROFILE_Best Dentist - 2pg_Layout 1 2 / 1 / 23 9 : 21 AM Page 2 Best Dentist 4 Kids ? bestdentist4kids.com 461 N . Warminster Road Hatboro , PA 19040 ( 215 ) 672 - 5437 9815 Roosevelt Blvd . Philadelphia , PA 19114 ( 215 ) 333 - 9697 C O M I N G S O O N 396 Doylestown Road Montgomeryville , PA 18936 just want it to be a comfortable environment Koumaras can perform a laser for the kids so we cater to that . frenectomy procedure to correct “ My favorite patient is a kid who had a the problem . bad experience at another dentist and they “ If they’re having any issues come in here nervous and / or crying , ” he with pain when they’re nursing , continues . “ We let the parent come in and they’re gassy or they’re colicky , I talk them through it and get the work would say 90 percent of the time herself became interested in dentistry done , and then they leave happy . We’re it’s because there’s a structural issue in because of her father , the late Anthony L . able to flip them into not being scared of the mouth that is not allowing them to Checchio , D.D.S . , an oral and maxillofacial the dentist anymore . ” feed properly , ” he explains . “ I’ve noticed a surgeon from Philadelphia who was The practice also incentivizes kids with ton of babies are having issues and the involved in the leadership of several national fungroups such as the No Cavity Club , ini - parents don’t have very good guidance , organizations during his career . tiating them after a clean checkup and even from pediatricians , who are missing Dr . Koumaras jokes that he will try to having them take a picture with a huge a lot of tongue - and lip - ties . These proce - coax his daughters , Adrianna and Ava , into toothbrush . The doctors encourage their dures release the lip or tongue , help them the family business someday . They will patients to keep up with their oral health , feed better , and they become less cranky . ” have plenty of role models to look up to , instilling good habits such as brushing The procedure is safe , and results in including their grandmother , who may twice a day and avoiding sugary foods , very little discomfort ; some babies even very well be part of the practice when especially after dinner . sleepthrough it . Dr . Koumaras uses a laser , they’re ready to join . Best Dentist 4 Kids sees children of all which tends to be gentler on the tissue “ She’s never going to retire , ” Dr . ages , even infants , which has been a and offers no risk of infection . It also Koumaras says of his mom . “ She loves growing practice area of late . For babies requires no local anesthesia or stitches . coming to work and seeing the kids , because whohave tongue - tie or lip - tie — which can Having that kind of influence on a she feels like it’s her purpose . It’s really her affect eating and speech , and cause pain child’s life is the reason Dr . Koumaras fol - identity . ” n for mothers who are breastfeeding — Dr . lowed his mother into the field . Dr . Checchio SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 14 ISSUE 5 | 39

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