Pennington Dental is a fantastic dental practice. Everyone is kind, thoughtful, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. I have recommended them to friends and family fully knowing they will receive the best care in the best environment. I actually enjoy a visit to the dentist now! Thank you Pennington Dental!
the goodman family
Pennington Dental Associates has been a family business for decades. Owned by their father for many years, Dr. Paul and Dr. Jeff Goodman followed in their father’s footsteps and eventually took over the practice.
DR. PAUL GOODMAN
Dr. Paul Goodman is a graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, one of the best in the country. He has been a dentist for 20 years and has been through several post graduate courses in different fields of dentistry since receiving his D.M.D. degree in 2002.
His emphasis on patient comfort as well as keeping up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry enable him to provide his patients with the best quality of care in the field. Dr. Goodman has a wide range of experience in different areas of dentistry, from cosmetic and restorative dentistry to surgical treatments.
His approach to your treatment starts with patiently listening to you. Then, after a complete and thorough examination, he reviews and discusses the diagnosis and treatment options with you.
DR. JEFFREY GOODMAN
Dr. Jeffrey Goodman graduated from Villanova University in 2005 and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2008, one of the most prestigious in the country. After dental school, he completed a general practice residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. During his general practice residency, Dr. Goodman received training in surgical placement and restoration of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry and all varieties of restorative dental procedures. He was awarded the Benjamin Lebby Award for the most outstanding resident in his group.
Dr. Jeffrey has managed the updating of the office and training of the team to stay up to date with the most modern technologies and procedures to offer patients the most calm, safe, and positive experience possible.
DR. LISA A. YOSEVITZ
Dr. Lisa A. Yosevitz grew up in South Brunswick, New Jersey and fell in love with dentistry at an early age through a high school mentorship program. She majored in biochemistry and molecular biology while at Franklin and Marshall College and received her dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Lisa also completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital before working in private practice.
She joined the Pennington and Ewing Dental team in 2017. Since then, Dr. Lisa has attended several hundred hours of continuing education courses, expanding and perfecting her skills and dental expertise. She enjoys learning about the latest dental restoration techniques and materials as well as advancements in dental crowns and implants. Dr. Lisa is a member of the American Dental Association and Spear Education study club.
Dr. Yosevitz loves to engage with her patients and educate them about their oral health. She is gentle in her approach and ensures the highest of standards for patient comfortability.
She currently lives in Philadelphia with her partner. Outside of the office, she loves exploring new restaurants, traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with family, especially her 2 nephews!
DR. ALISHA MATREJA
Dr. Alisha Matreja is from South Brunswick, New Jersey and received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She attended the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctorate in Dental Medicine.
During dental school, Dr. Matreja was a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and received the New Jersey Dental Association award for her time on the NJDA Board of Trustees as the student representative. She then completed her postgraduate general practice residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where she gained additional training in a vast array of general dentistry services, including fillings, dentures, and crowns.
When she is not reinforcing her dental skills, she takes pride in cooking new recipes, spending time with her family, and most importantly, spoiling her dog, Teddy!
The Exceptional Team
DR. ROBERT SLAUCH
Dr. Robert Slauch is a surgically trained prosthodontist that provides quality restorative patient treatment and full-mouth makeover solutions. He specializes in the placement of dental implants, esthetic crowns, bridges, and veneers. He is currently a candidate for board certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics.
As a native of the Philadelphia area, Dr. Slauch received a Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University, where he also played baseball. He earned his DDS from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and completed his specialty training in Prosthodontics, Dental Implant Surgery, and a master’s degree from the University of Connecticut Health Center.
He is actively engaged in scientific research on implant prosthodontics and been published in several dental journals. In addition, he has achieved national recognition from the American College of Prosthodontists and the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics for his research. He is an active member of the American College of Prosthodontists, American Dental Association and other dental organizations.
Outside the office, you can find Dr. Slauch on the golf course, catching a baseball game, or exploring the Philadelphia restaurant scene.
DR. Kristen Gualtieri Blumberger
Devoted to saving smiles with root canal therapy that is both quick and painless, Dr. Kristen Gualtieri Blumberger is an endodontist who graduated from tulane University with a Bachelor in Science, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with her D.M.D. (Doctor of Medicine and Dentistry), and NYU College of Dentistry with her post-graduate degree in endodontics. She views endodontics as a craft more than a specialty, as she skillfully and artfully manages every patient's condition. After completing about 60,000 root canals since she went into practice, Dr. Gualtieri Blumberger continues to perfect her craft of rescuing smiles by treating infections and relieving pain.
Dr. Gualtieri Blumberger has always been highly skilled with her hands. She was a candidate for The Julliard School as a pianist, studied kinesiology, and then turned her rare skillsets into a thriving career as an endodontist. As a specialist with several practices, including Chapel Hill Dental Arts, Dr. Gualtieri Blumberger has built a reputation in the community for putting every patient's anxiety at ease with her genuinely empathetic and compassionate bedside manner. Dr. Gualtieri Blumberger's patients also benefit from the smart way she administers anesthetics in advantageous areas in the mouth and allowing it to fully take effect for a truly pain-free experience.
Dr. Gualtieri Blumberger is also most proud of the work she did in 2003 when she set up dental clinics in severely underprivileged areas of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, resulting in a published study of Jamaica's outcome in a professional journal. She was born and raised in Little Silver and now lives there with her three children and spends her spare time with family and traveling.
DR. JOHN WALSH
Dr. John Walsh earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University, Kornberg School of Dentistry in 2007 and remains involved in the program by serving as a faculty member in the Oral Surgery Department. Upon graduating, he received the "Clinical Excellence Award" which is earned by demonstrating highly ethical treatment of patients and superior clinical ability. He then entered active duty in the United States Navy.
He has been providing care limited to oral surgery since 2012 and practices dentistry in several offices throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He is married and has two young boys, Patrick and Michael. In his spare time, he enjoys running, do-it-yourself projects and chasing his children around.
Dr. Walsh is looking forward to meeting you as he collaborates with us at Pennington Dental Associates. Dr. Walsh will be offering oral surgery, tooth removal and wisdom tooth evaluations on Thursdays in our Pennington office.
DR. JENNIFER GEORGIADIS
Dr. Jennifer Georgiadis is a board-certified periodontist with experience in all aspects of non-surgical and surgical periodontics, including dental implants, extractions, guided bone regeneration, sinus lifts, periodontal plastic surgery, and pocket reduction surgery. Dr. Georgiadis strives to deliver quality, comprehensive, and compassionate periodontal care to all her patients.
A Brooklyn native, Dr. Georgiadis received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from New York University before earning her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She remained at Columbia University for her advanced postdoctoral training, earning her Certificate in Periodontics. She has received several awards, including the Quintessence Award for Clinical Achievement in Periodontics and the Kenneth L. Siegel Scholarship award. To provide her patients with the highest quality care, she stays up to date with the latest technology advances in the field of periodontics and innovations in surgical techniques. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Georgiadis is also fluent in Greek.
When she's not in the office, she enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with her husband, newborn son, Constantine, and dog.
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