Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Ramos   /  Dr. Sinnarajah  /  Dr. No

Orthodontists
Dr. Russo  /  Dr. Akkaway 

 

Mario E. Ramos, DMD
Pediatric Dentistry

Mario E. Ramos, D.M.D., is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a graduate of UMDNJ-New Jersey Dental School, and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine- Boston’s Children’s Hospital, where he received his Pediatric Dental specialty training.  Dr. Ramos is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at the New Jersey Dental School for the past 14 years. He holds a staff position at University Hospital, Newark.  He is the Chairman of the Council on Continuing Education for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  He is a Past President of the National Hispanic Dental Association.  Dr. Ramos is founder and Director of the “Smiles With Pride” project which provides dental care to homeless children.  Dr. Ramos has lectured on a variety of Pediatric Dental topics both nationally and internationally.  He is a member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Bergen County Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry College of Diplomates, New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Hispanic Dental Association, and the Association of Public Health Dentistry.  Dr. Ramos was chosen by his peers as a Top Dentist in Pediatric Dentistry in New Jersey Monthly Magazine in July 2009.  He was the only Pediatric Dentist chosen in Bergen County.

He is a lifelong resident of New Jersey and is fluent in Spanish.
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Narmatha Sinnarajah, DDS
Pediatric Dentistry

Narmatha Sinnarajah, D.D.S., is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with Honors with High Distinction.  She then went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery.  She graduated with an award in leadership from the New York State Dental Association and an award of divisional excellence in Pediatric Dentistry.  She received her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University / New York Presbyterian Hospital.  She currently holds a position as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University.   She is a member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Bergen County Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.  Dr. Sinnarajah is fluent in Dutch and Tamil.
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Brian No, DDS
Pediatric Dentistry

Brian No, D.D.S. is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California at Berkeley.  While at Berkeley, Dr. No became interested in dentistry as a volunteer helping to provide dental care to the underserved population at the Berkeley Free Clinic.  He graduated from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree.  He then went on to complete his pediatric specialty training at Montefiore Hospital in association with the Albert Einstein School of Medicine.  He received training in all aspects of pediatric dentistry including advanced behavior management techniques and treating patients with special needs. He is also a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Carmine C. Russo, DMD
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Carmine C. Russo, D.M.D., M.S., graduated with honors from Rutgers University earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.   He was accepted into dental school at UMDNJ-NJ Dental School and graduated Valedictorian of his dental class.  His achievements were recognized by several academic fraternal societies which gave him awards in excellence and scholarship.  In his spare time, he also completed  an Oral Surgery Externship at University Hospital in Newark.  Dr. Russo pursued his post-doctoral studies at UMDNJ-NJ Dental School, earning Certification in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.  He also achieved Basic and Advanced Certifications in the Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ) and Orofacial Pain, while obtaining a Master’s of Science in Oral Biology from the UMDNJ-Graduate School of Biomedical Science.  Dr. Russo successfully completed the requirements of the Northeast Regional Dental Board, Florida Dental Board and is American Board of Orthodontics Board Eligible.  He belongs to the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Bergen County Dental Society, New Jersey Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, and the World Federation of Orthodontists.  He was a clinical Instructor of Orthodontics at UMDNJ-NJ Dental School.  Dr. Russo is a lifelong resident of New Jersey, and is fluent in Italian and Spanish.
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Dan Akkaway, DDS
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Dan Akkaway, D.D.S., earned his dental degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.  While at Columbia, he was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.  Upon graduation, Dr. Akkaway was the Alpha Omega Award recipient for graduating first in his class.  Subsequently, he completed a General Dentistry Residency at Sepulveda VA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.  Dr. Akkaway then returned to New York to complete his training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at St. Barnabas Hospital.  Dr. Akkaway is well trained in all aspects of Orthodontics.  He ensures that he is at the forefront of new orthodontic techniques with extensive continuing education.  Dr. Akkaway’s special interests include implant-assisted movement of teeth, cosmetic alternatives to traditional braces such as Invisalign, and Orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal jaw imbalances.  Dr. Akkaway grew up in New Jersey where he now resides with his wife Jennifer and daughter Sofia.  He is excited to be a part of the Midland Park Pediatric Dental team and looks forward to building trusting relationships with his patients while providing orthodontic care in a warm and friendly environment.
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