Dr. Mira Peyyeti

GENERAL DENTIST                                        

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Mira Peyyeti, DDS is an experienced board certified licensed general dentist who graduated from New York University where she attained her DDS degree. Prior to that she graduated from Kuvempu University with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences (BDS) degree. She was born in India and completed her early schooling there.  She has been practicing dentistry since her graduation, starting as an associate in a corporate dental clinic in New York city and now managing her own dental practices. She is very passionate about her profession and treats people honestly, like the way she likes to get treated. She keeps herself abreast with the modern advancements in the field of dentistry by attending several conferences and continuing education courses. She is a member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, and the Dental Council of India.

Dr.Peyyeti believes in the self healing technique of Reiki meditation and is currently a second degree Reiki performer.

She is an active participant of Chinmaya Mission and has conducted dental camps in India as part of rural development programs. She volunteers her time to many charitable institutions and actively participates in many fundraisers that benefit programs for the under-privileged communities.

Dr. Peyyeti lives with her husband and their two boys. She has authored a biography on her father and published her first ever book. In her spare time she loves to sing and dance (Folk genre), write poetry, read classic novels and sew cross stitch.  She also loves to travel and collect key chains from the places she has visited.

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Yvonne Mikalopas              

DENTAL HYGIENIST

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Yvonne Mikalopas RDH is a North Brunswick resident and has worked at this practice since 2012. She has a BA in Psychology, an AAS in Dental Hygiene and a Graduate Certificate in Health Policy. She says that being a dental hygienist is her second career, and when you choose your second career, it is to do what you love. Yvonne loves working with patients and advocating for access to care for vulnerable populations. She works at this office on Saturdays and during the week she is the State Dental Hygienist for the New Jersey Department of Health. 

She lives at home with her husband and two boys and cares for her sister. She actively participates in many programs conducted by the township benefiting people with special needs and the physically challenged.

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Maria Paradizova

DENTAL HYGIENIST

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Maria Paradizova RDH is a resident of Manalapan who joined our practice in 2019. She graduated from Middlesex County College with an AAS degree in Dental Hygiene during which she received the "Best Chairside Patient Education Award " presented by Johnson & Johnson. She also has a diploma in Medical Office Administration. Her dedicated nature and attention to detail makes her a good professional. Her priorities are to educate patients and make them comfortable while providing quality services. She works at this office on Mondays and some Tuesdays. 

Maria is a mother of three and lives at home with her family. She spends time with her family and friends and loves to go ice skating and long walks while listening to music. 

 

 

Linda Hawkins

OFFICE MANAGER /DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Linda Hawkins attended Union County Technical Institute to become a Certified Dental Assistant. She enjoyed working as a chairside dental assistant for many years and this extensive experience has led her to become a good Office Manager. She helps patients understand treatment plans, schedules appointments & answers all insurance and billing related queries. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office and spends the rest of the week managing her own business that she jointly owns with her husband.

Linda is an avid gardener and tends to a beautiful flower and vegetable garden at home. In her spare time she enjoys restoring and showcasing antique cars with her husband. 

 

Shalini Patel

CHAIRSIDE DENTAL ASSISTANT

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Shalini Patel is a chairside dental assistant and holds a bachelor's degree in Biological Science from Rutgers University. She completed the Dental Radiology program at Central Career School and joined our practice in 2019. She is caring and comforts patients in need. Her mannerisms and
enthusiasm to learn about dentistry satiates her desire to grow in the field. She hopes to pursue her passion in dentistry and continue her education in the field.
In her spare time she listens to music and tries out new recipes. She also has a passion for capturing and editing pictures and creating slideshows. 

Shalini lives with her family in Piscataway.

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