Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists in Randolph, NJ Committed to Healthy Smiles

Dr. Matt Mannella is a board-certified pediatric dentist who grew up right down the road from Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph. After spending so much time in the office shadowing his parents, Dr. Mannella and Dr. Arnold, Dr. Matt decided to become a pediatric dentist himself! He received his DMD from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and pursued his pediatric certificate at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he received extensive training in dental traumatology, special needs care and advanced behavior management techniques. He is so excited to be a part of the Pediatric Dental Associates family and to serve a community he has known for his whole life!

Dr. Matthew Mannella is proud to be a member of the International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals. The IATP is an international, multi-disciplinary group of professionals who have come together out of a common interest in effective management of ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) and upper lip-tie. The goal of the organization is to improve knowledge, education and training in the field of oral restrictions, and Dr. Mannella’s membership makes him especially qualified to offer tongue- and lip-tie revision in Randolph, New Jersey.

When not making smiles happen, Dr. Matt likes to stay active! Running the New York City Marathon, golfing and teaching snowboarding to children of all ages are a few of his passions. Dr. Matt is also a bass player and loves to jam with friends to all types of music.

Dr. Matt looks forward to meeting you at your next visit!

Dr. Negar Tabari is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She grew up accompanying her mother to her dental practice, where Dr. Negar learned to care for patients with passion. Dr. Negar has lived in several countries throughout her life, an experience that helped her appreciate different cultures and spark friendships effortlessly.

Dr. Negar received her first dental degree from the University of Pecs in Hungary in 2014 and later completed additional training at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2018 with her general dental degree. She then pursued her dream of becoming a pediatric dentist by completing a two-year clinic and hospital-based pediatric specialty program at Rutgers, completing her specialist training in 2020. In addition, Dr. Negar also completed her Master of Science in Dentistry with the focus on oral health literacy and is committed to educating parents in her area of expertise. During residency, she won an award for her exemplary contribution to residence wellness and served as the chief resident in her final year.

She regularly pursues continuing education courses to stay informed about the latest innovations in dentistry, such as the use of lasers in treatment, and promoting normal growth and development with emphasis on the importance of early orthodontic intervention. She has completed advanced training in laser dentistry, lip- and tongue-tie release (frenectomy) and multidisciplinary care by collaborating with orthodontic colleagues. Dr. Negar is a member of several organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the New Jersey Dental Association and the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has practiced in the Randolph area since 2018.

Dr. Negar believes in connecting with children and their parents to create a safe and happy dental home where children can have a positive experience. Her goal is to connect with her patients and get to know them. As a pediatric dentist, the most rewarding part of Dr. Negar’s job is how she can engage with kids and help them find the ability to not only complete their planned treatment but also develop necessary coping skills. This usually takes a lot of coaching, but once accomplished she loves witnessing the sense of pride that children feel, especially after they complete a procedure that they were once scared of.

In her free time, Dr. Negar likes staying active and connected with nature. Her favorite activities are swimming, biking and roller blading, and of course, rehearsing Disney songs.

Dr. Simi Kaur is excited to be creating great dental experiences for patients at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph, especially since she was once a patient here herself.

Dr. Simi is a board-certified member of the American Dental Association® and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She also has a certification in Dental Public Health leadership. Dr. Simi studied biology at Fairleigh Dickenson University, graduating magna cum laude. She then completed her pediatric dental residency at Geisinger hospital in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Simi has a strong desire to help children improve their oral health and confidence and educate them on preventative measures. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling and playing her ukulele.

Dr. Annie Isaacs is a board-certified pediatric dentist who also grew up with a parent in dentistry. She attended the College of Charleston where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and then attended the University of Maryland School of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.

Following her dental education, she completed a fellowship in Oral Medicine and General Dentistry where she recognized the significance of early dental experiences and discovered her true passion for pediatric dentistry. Subsequently, Dr. Annie pursued a residency program at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, refining her skills in treating young patients, handling unique behavioral challenges and employing specialized techniques to ensure comfortable treatments.

Dr. Annie deeply believes that the way your child is treated during their earliest dental visits profoundly impacts their attitude towards oral health. She believes that creating a positive and nurturing dental experience during childhood lays the foundation for a lifetime of confident and proactive dental care.

Dr. Annie first worked as a pediatric dentist in Maryland before moving to New Jersey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, her boyfriend and their rescue dog, Moose. Her passions include traveling, hiking, swimming, yoga and she has recently become obsessed with skiing.