When it comes to dental care, it’s essential to understand children’s unique needs. Our Department of Dental Medicine is staffed by pediatric dentists, periodontists and oral maxillofacial surgeons who have concentrated training and knowledge in treating children. They use advanced equipment, diagnosis and treatment methods while never losing sight of the need to educate and comfort patients and their families along the way.

Our comprehensive pediatric dental services include preventive and restorative dental care, patient education, oral maxillofacial surgery and periodontics for children and adolescents. Through conscious sedation and special operating room facilities, we are exceptionally equipped to treat patients with special needs, behavioral issues and medical problems that affect dental care. The Department of Dental Medicine is available weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage for emergencies.

Appointments: 215-427-5065

A.J. Chialastri, DDS
Director, Department of Dental Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Appointments: 215-427-5065
Office: 215-427-5082

Medical School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine
Special Training: Temple University School of Dental Medicine
Staff Appointment: 1949

Michael A. Bianchi, DDS
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Appointments: 215-427-5065
Office: 215-427-5082

Medical School: S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
Special Training: University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Staff Appointment: 1990
Special Interests: Reconstructive surgery and Orthognathic surgery

Susan M. Chialastri, DMD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Appointments: 215-427-5065
Office: 215-427-5082

Medical School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine
Special Training: University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine
Staff Appointment: 1997
Special Interests: Children and adolescents with peridonal problems

David C. Metroka, DDS
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Appointments: 215-427-5065
Office: 215-427-5082

Medical School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine
Special Training: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Residency:
Fellowship:
Staff Appointment: 1982
Special Interests: Cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies

Michael J. Suchar, DDS
Assistant Professof of Pediatric Dentistry
Appointments: 215-427-5065
Office: 215-427-5082

Medical School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine
Special Training: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Staff Appointment: 1984
Special Interests: Early infant care