Dr. Julianne Kane earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University Maryland. She is also a graduate of The University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania where she earned her Doctorate of Medicinal Dentistry. Dr. Kane completed a general practice residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and continued with her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Brooklyn’s Lutheran Medical Center where she served as chief resident.  Dr. Kane is a member of:

• Central Dental Society (past president)
• American Dental Association
• New Jersey Dental Association
• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (Diplomate)
• Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Kane routinely uses continuing education courses to enhance her expertise.  Her recent courses include:

• Remineralization/Fluoride
• Behavior Management
• Oral Pathology
• Caries Prevention
• Leadership Symposium (with Cathy Jameson)
• Technology (with Dr. Larry Emmott)
• Team Building

Dr. Kane and her husband Eric have two children, Antonina and Charlie, and their dog, Major. In her spare time, you can find Dr. Kane at Wegman’s.

Lisa aids Dr. Kane in providing preventive care as a Registered Dental Hygienist. In an ongoing effort to enhance her training, Lisa takes multiple continuing education courses. Her certifications and training include:

• OSHA
• CPR
• HIPAA
• BLS
• Jameson Dental Management Training
• Levin Dental Management Training
• Associates Degree
• Expanded Functions Duties

A longtime team member, Lisa is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Lisa has been married to her husband Mark for over 20 years. They have 3 children Michael, Matthew, Gemma, as well as their fur-baby Gio (a sweet and vocal Coton de Tulear). In her spare time Lisa enjoys cooking and spending time with her family at home as well as “down the shore”.

Melissa aids Dr. Kane in providing preventive care as a Registered Dental Hygienist. In an ongoing effort to enhance her training, Melissa takes multiple continuing education courses. Her certifications and training include:

• OSHA
• CPR
• HIPAA
• BLS
• Levin Dental Management Training
• Associates Degree
• Expanded Function Duties
• Local Anesthesia

Newest team member Melissa is a graduate of Middlesex County college. She has been in the dental field for more than 25 years. Melissa is married to her husband Louis for almost 20 years. They have 2 children, Gianna and Lorenzo, and their fur baby Charlie. She enjoys spending her spare time watching her children play sports, going on family walks, biking, and time with them at the beach.

Suzie aids Dr. Kane in providing four handed chair side dental assisting, which helps to reduce treatment time spent in our dental chair. In an ongoing effort to enhance her training, Suzie takes multiple continuing education courses. Her certification and training include:

• OSHA
• CPR
• HIPAA
• BLS
• Jameson Dental Management Training
• Levin Dental Management Training
• Radiology License
• RDA
• CDA

A longtime team member, Suzie is a graduate of University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. Suzie and husband Ron of 20 years are proud fur parents to their lovable yellow lab Shaggy, and 2 crazy cats- Reggie, and Wilson. In her spare time, Suzie loves being with her large crazy Italian and Irish family, all of her godchildren, crafting with her Cricut, and making Pinterest nailed it’s!

Stephanie aids Dr. Kane in providing four handed chair side dental assisting, which helps to reduce treatment time spent in our dental chair. In an ongoing effort to enhance her training, Stephanie takes multiple continuing education courses. Her certification and training include:

• OSHA
• CPR
• HIPAA
• BLS
• Jameson Dental Management Training
• Levin Dental Management Training
• Radiology License
• RDA
• CDA
• RHS
• ACLS

A longtime team member, Stephanie is a graduate of the Central Career Dental Assisting School. Stephanie is a very proud mom to her fur babies Myles and Mila. In her spare time, Stephanie loves to spoil Myles and Mila with snuggles, watch sports, and read a good book!

Katherine will be the first smile you see at TCDC. She is current in the following training.

• OSHA
• HIPAA
• CPR

Katherine is focused on learning all she can at TCDC as she will be attending dental school in 2025.

Kelly is the newest member at TCDC. She is eager to learn and happy to help.  Her smile will be the first to welcome you to The Children’s Dental Center.

• HIPAA, OSHA