Our Pediatric Dentists - Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group

We Are Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists

The goal of Chesapeake Pediatric Dental Group is to give kids a positive dental experience at an early age so that they can have a positive attitude about medical appointments throughout their years. With the experience of our staff, we are able to offer both children and parents a non-threatening environment so that dental experiences are fun and easy.

Meet Hakan O. Koymen, DDS, MS

Dr. Koymen is a board-certified pediatric dentist originally from Michigan. He attended the University of Detroit Mercy for dental school, and did his pediatric dental training at the University of Maryland. He is involved with organized dentistry where he is the Past President of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and he is the current Northeastern District Trustee for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also the Dental Director for the MD Healthy Smiles Program and lobbies at both the State and National level on behalf of children to have access to quality dental care. He is on staff at Medstar Harbor Hospital.

Meet Luz M. Tennassee, DDS

Dr Tennassee is a board-certified pediatric dentist originally from Toronto, Canada. She attended University of Maryland for both dental school and her residency in pediatric dentistry. She believes that children need a tender touch during their visits, and her ability to calm patients and parents is her greatest asset. She is on staff at Medstar Harbor Hospital and she is also bilingual in English and Spanish.

Meet Marta Jolesz, DDS

Dr. Jolesz is a board-certified pediatric dentist from Boston, Massachusetts. She attended University of Maryland for both dental school and her pediatric dental training. She also completed an additional residency at Harvard Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She is on staff at Kernan Hospital, and used to be a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland.

Meet Hyejin Esther Cho, DMD

Dr. Cho is a board-certified pediatric dentist from Maryland. She attended Tufts University for dental school and then served in the Navy as a dental officer where she completed a residency in general dentistry. During her time in the Navy, she was stationed in Iraq and at Camp Lejune. She did her pediatric dental training at the University of Maryland and is on staff at Medstar Harbor Hospital.

Meet Sylvia Yen, DMD, MPH

Dr. Yen is a board certified pediatric dentist from Wisconsin. She grew up living internationally in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Nigeria and Kuwait. She has a Masters in Public Health from Tulane University and attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for her dental degree. She completed her pediatric specialty training at the University of Maryland. She is on staff at Medstar Harbor Hospital and us to be a clinical instructor at the University of Maryland Pediatric Dentistry Department. Due to her experience in the field of public health, Dr. Yen is committed to assuring that all patients receive equal access to quality dental care.

Meet Jennifer Mai, DDS

Dr. Mai is a board certified pediatric dentist who earned her dental degree at the University of Maryland. After graduation, she went on to complete a one-year General Practice Residency program at York Hospital, followed by a two-year Pediatric Dental specialty program at Temple University Hospital. She stayed in Philadelphia to teach at the residency program and work in private practice before returning home to Maryland.

Meet Esther Durgam, DDS

Dr. Durgam is a board-certified pediatric dentist who earned her dental degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She moved to New York to complete a General Practice Residency at Kingsbrook Medical Center, followed by a two-year Pediatric Dental specialty program at Maimonides Medical Center. She stayed in New York to work in private practice before moving back home to Maryland a few years ago. She is on staff at Medstar Harbor Hospital and is fluent in Hindi and Telugu.

Meet Eileen Buckle, DDS

Dr. Eileen Buckle has always had a passion to work with children. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from University of Michigan, she continued on as a Michigan Wolverine, graduating from the dental program 4 years later with her doctorate. She continued on to get her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC where she won the “Pediatric Dentistry Award” for the most accomplished resident in the Pediatrics program. A lover of travel and passionate believer in the power of community service, she has traveled on dental missions internationally, providing care for children in underprivileged areas of Ghana and Jamaica. In her spare time, this devoted wife and mother of four loves to spend time with her family and when she can, curl up with a good book.

Meet Hannah Kwak, DMD

Dr. Kwak is a board-eligible pediatric dentist from Maryland who earned her dental degree from University of Pennsylvania. She then completed her 2-year pediatric dental specialty program at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York where she was trained to work with healthy and special needs patients as well as those with craniofacial differences. She is on staff at MedStar Harbor Hospital and she speaks Korean and English fluently. In her free time, Dr. Kwak enjoys running, exploring new restaurants and taking road trips.

Meet Aislinn Patel, DDS

Dr. Patel is a board eligible pediatric dentist who earned her dental degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. After graduation, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency at Bronx Lebanon-Hospital, followed by a two-year Pediatric Dental specialty program through NYU Langone in San Diego. She believes in empowering children to take an active role in their oral health, and loves creating fun, positive dental visits. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Patel enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with her family and dog.

Meet Akshay Kolluri, DDS

Dr. Kolluri, is a board eligible Pediatric Dentist from Ellicott City, MD. He obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Howard University College of Dentistry and his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Maryland. Dr. Kolluri began his residency training at the University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health where he completed his General Practice Residency before pursuing a specialty in Pediatrics with NYU Langone Health. Dr. Kolluri has always had an ardent desire to work towards equalizing healthcare access. In his free time, Dr. Kolluri enjoys playing tennis and traveling.

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We Are Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists

Meet Hakan O. Koymen, DDS, MS

Meet Luz M. Tennassee, DDS

Meet Marta Jolesz, DDS

Meet Hyejin Esther Cho, DMD

Meet Sylvia Yen, DMD, MPH

Meet Jennifer Mai, DDS

Meet Esther Durgam, DDS

Meet Eileen Buckle, DDS

Meet Hannah Kwak, DMD

Meet Aislinn Patel, DDS

Meet Akshay Kolluri, DDS

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