Board Certified Pediatric Dental Care in NYC
Welcome!
At Central Park Dentistry Pediatric Dental Care in midtown Manhattan, NY, we are committed to making a child’s dental experience the best it can be and ensure that parents and children can have all of their questions answered. You can expect:
Board-certified pediatric dentists
Exceptional pediatric dental care
The latest equipment in dental technology
Comfortable environment with TVs, books and toys
“I am passionate about ensuring that coming to the dentist is a positive experience for each patient. I want to work with families to establish good oral health practices from an early age.”
Dr. Lauren Feldman
Meet Dr. Lauren Feldman
Dr. Feldman is trained in oral sedation, general anesthesia, and interceptive orthodontics. She completed her B.A. in psychology at Barnard College, at the time not realizing how useful her degree would be in the field of pediatrics. She enjoys spending time with her patients and establishing long term, trusting relationships. She finds that this is a crucial element to successful visits.
Outside of private practice, Dr. Feldman is a Clinical Assistant Professor at New York University College of Dentistry, serving as the Postdoctoral Director for the Advanced Education Program in Pediatric Dentistry. She loves teaching the next generation of pediatric dentists.
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU College of Dentistry
Consultant and grants reviewer for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Recipient of a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) K02 grant
Guest Host on SiriusXM Radio's Doctor Radio: The Dental Health Show
Meet Dr. Stephanie Karapetian
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU College of Dentistry
Dr. Stephanie then continued to pursue her specialty training at NYU and Bellevue Hospital in Pediatric Dentistry. During her specialty training, she received a wide range of experience working with children with craniofacial anomalies, special needs, as well as children with complex medical histories. After graduating from NYU she continued to travel with the global outreach team as pediatric faculty and went to Cambodia in 2018 and Dominican Republic in 2023. Dr. Stephanie has always dreamed of creating a new outreach program to Armenia, where her heritage lies, to facilitate care for the children there who have no access to dental care.
Her goal is to educate and empower families to implement healthy habits focused on prevention. Dr. Stephanie’s gentle and patient-centered approach creates a comforting dental experience for children, fostering healthy smiles and positive dental habits. Prevention focused dentistry is her passion!
Dr. Stephanie lived and practiced in Boston for 4 years after completing her training. After moving back to NYC she has joined our practice and holds a faculty position at NYU. Having had her own positive experiences visiting the dentist as a child she understands the importance in working individually with each child in order to promote a lifetime of good oral and dental care.
When not in the office, Dr. Stephanie enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, and trying new restaurants! She is very excited to see you!
Meet Dr. Yasmin Tontat
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Originally from sunny southern California, she went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where she concurrently received her Master of Public Health through the Perelman School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to expand her training on caring for children with different neurodevelopmental disabilities. Having fallen in love with the east coast, she then completed her pediatric residency at New York Presbyterian Kids/Columbia University Medical Center with special competence in caring for children with special healthcare needs and craniofacial conditions.
Meet Dr. Monica Lobo
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Monica Lobo, a New York native, is a board-certified pediatric dentist. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry in Baltimore, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Lobo then completed her two-year pediatric specialty training at Yale New Haven Hospital where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Lobo believes that early intervention and education lead to a lifetime of good oral health. She provides gentle, preventive, minimally invasive dentistry for patients ranging from infants to teenagers. She is also trained in treating neurodivergent children and those with special needs. Dr. Lobo strives to create a comforting and friendly environment by understanding the unique needs of every child and their family. Her love of language helps her connect with and embrace families from a variety of backgrounds; she is fluent in English and Spanish and converses with basic phrases in Danish, German, ASL, and Pashto. Dr. Lobo is committed to continuing education and evidence-based care, using the latest advancements in materials and technology. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was inducted into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon society. In her free time, Dr. Lobo loves to explore Central Park with her dog Finley. She also enjoys traveling, running, singing, learning languages, and playing racquet sports.
Meet Dr. Parul Sangwan
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Receiver of the Thomas Garber Award of Special Merit
Dr. Parul Sangwan is a board-certified orthodontist who is a leader in the field. She treats patients of all ages using a variety of methods, including metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners (such as Invisalign and ClearCorrect).
Dr. Sangwan attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for her undergraduate studies and then committed to Teach for America (TFA) and taught at an underserved high school for 3 years. Her teaching background helps her to explain orthodontic concepts to patients in a way that is easy to understand. Following my TFA service, Dr. Sangwan attended the University of Pennsylvania for her Doctorate in Dental Medicine and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. In dental school, she realized her passion for orthodontics and subsequently dedicated three extra years in specialty training in orthodontics. Dr. Sangwan earned her Certificate in Orthodontics at Texas A&M College of Dentistry (formerly Baylor). At Texas A&M, she learned how to align teeth to maximize smile esthetics and the health of the bite. Dr. Sangwan also conducted orthodontic research and received the Thomas Graber Award of Special Merit from the American Association of Orthodontics for her thesis work on accelerated orthodontics. She continues to stay current with orthodontic research and is passionated about helping her patients achieve their dream smile.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Schedule a consultation with one of our specialists and you will quickly find out why parents prefer Central Park Dentistry Pediatric Dental Care when it comes to the dental needs of their children. We look forward to meeting your family and becoming your child’s dental home.
Contact Us
Office
30 Central Park South
Suite 2C
New York, NY 10019