St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Search Options
Our Services Our Quality Find an Event Find a Physician Health Resources Careers About Us
Medical Services
Our Services
Medical Services
Community Programs
Patient & Visitor Information
Online Services

Department of Dental Medicine



The Department of Dental Medicine offers comprehensive pediatric dental services. 
 

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 Dental Medicine

 

Dental School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine

Special Training:

Residency: Temple University School of Dental Medicine

Staff Appointment: 1949

 

Appointments: 215-427-5065

 

Michael A. Bianchi, DDS

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dental Medicine

 

Dental School: State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Special Training:

Residency: University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Staff Appointment: 1990

Special Interests: Reconstructive surgery, orthognathic surgery

 

Appointments: 215-427-5065

 

Susan M. Chialastri, DMD

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dental Medicine

 

Dental School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine

Special Training: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Staff Appointment: 1997

Special Interests: Children and adolescents with periodontal problems

 

Appointments: 215-427-5065

 

David C. Metroka, DDS

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dental Medicine

 

Dental School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine

Special Training:

Residency: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children;

Staff Appointment: 1982

Special Interests: Cleft palate, and craniofacial anomalies

 

Appointments: 215-427-5065

 

Michael J. Suchar, DDS

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Dental Medicine

 

Dental School: Temple University School of Dental Medicine

Special Training: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Staff Appointment: 1984

Special Interests: Early infant care

 

Appointments: 215-427-5065

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
email this page to a friend