Your Child's Very Own Dentist are pediatric dentists who are dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years.  The very young, pre-teens, and teenagers all need different approaches in dealing with their behavior, guiding their dental growth and development, and helping them to avoid future dental problems.  They are trained and qualified to treat patients who may have emotional, physical, or development disabilities/special needs.  Due to this specialized training and commitment to comprehensive oral health, many parents wisely choose a pediatric dentist to treat their children.
 

Gregory D. McGann, D.M.D. 
NJ Specialty Permit No. 3483
Dr. Gregory McGann received his Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University. He attended Temple University School of Dental Medicine graduating in 1985, and in 1987 completed a two year residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia PA. In 1988 Dr. McGann came to the practice, initially working part-time and eventually becoming a full partner in 1995.

Dr. McGann has been a clinical dental instructor at Temple University’s Dental School and Harcum College. He is presently on staff at Cooper University Hospital and the Regional CranioFacial Cleft Palate Team of Southern New Jersey. Currently, he serves on two editorial boards, Pediatric Dentistry, the scientific publication of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Journal of Dentistry for Children. Dr. McGann is a member of various dental organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the Philadelphia Dental Society, the dental society of Southern New Jersey and the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He has been awarded membership in the Pierre Fauchard Dental Honor Society, the International College of Dentists, and the American College of Dentists.
 

Paul A. Simons, D.D.S.
NJ Specialty Permit No. 3180
Dr. Paul Simons received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1977, and then attended Temple University School of Dentistry. After graduation he performed his two year residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia. Upon completion, he joined Dr. Wasserlauf in 1983. Dr. Simons became a partner in 1985.

Dr. Simons has taught at Temple Dental School, and is a member of the ADA, AAPD, and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He currently coaches both boys and girls traveling soccer, baseball and is a timer for swim meets. He is on the board of directors for the Cherry Hill Football Club Association. He and his wife Diana have four children.
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Stacey A. Yandoli, D.M.D.
NJ Specialty Permit No.5538
Dr. Stacey Yandoli received her Bachelor of Science degree from Wagner College in 1998. She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Graduate School of Education, graduating in 2002 with degrees in both Dental Medicine and a Masters in Higher Education Administration. Upon completing her two year residency in pediatric dentistry at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, she joined the staff of Your Child’s Very Own Dentist in 2004 and became a full partner in 2006.

Dr. Yandoli is a member of the American Dental Association and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She and her husband Daniel, (also a dentist) have two daughters, Emma and Allison.

Janine R. Trindade, D.M.D
NJ Specialty Permit Nos. 5930, 5931
Dr. Janine Trindade received her bachelor of science degree from Lehigh University in 1999.  She attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2002.   Shortly thereafter, she continued at the University of Pennsylvania in a four year combined Orthodontic/Periodontic Post Doctoral Program and graduated in 2007 with certificates in both Orthodontics and Periodontics. Prior to joining the staff at Your Child's Very Own Dentist, Dr. Trindade worked in private practice and served as a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania Department of Orthodontics. 

Dr. Trindade has a particular interest in interdisciplinary care and temporary anchorage devices having lectured locally and abroad on both topics.  In addition, Dr. Trindade is certified in "Invisalign", is a member of various dental organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the American Association of Periodontics and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.  In addition, Dr. Trindade also serves on the board of the Greater Philadelphia Society of Orthodontics.  She and her husband, Tom, (also a dentist), enjoy spending time with their daughter, Mia.


Judith Samselski, D.M.D.
Dr. Judy Samselski received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Kings College, Wilkes Barre, PA in 2001. She attended Temple University School of Dentistry, graduating in 2005. In 2007, she completed her pediatric dentistry training at St. Christophers Hospital for Children where she was the chief resident in her 2nd year.  Dr. Samsleski is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a member of the American Dental Association.
 

Stuart A. Wasserlauf, D.D.S.
NJ Specialty Permit No. 2157
"Dr. Stuart Wasserlauf founded Your Child's Very Own Dentist in 1968. He strongly believed in a group practice atmosphere, where dentists from a myriad of clinical backgrounds work together for complete and thorough patient care. Since those early days, Your Child's Very Own Dentist has grown tremendously. In 1981, Dr. Wasserlauf opened the second office, located in Turnersville, NJ. Many of Dr. Wasserlauf's early patients are now bringing their own children back to the office for dental care. The members of the dental team have expanded as well. The office includes a superior support staff consisting of 8 hygienists, 5 dental assistants, 3 full-time pediatric dentists and an orthodontist.

After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh Dental School, Dr. Wasserlauf spent an additional 2 years of training in the specialty of pediatrics at Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. He was a captain in the US Army and stationed at Fort Bragg where he provided dental care for the children of military personnel.

Dr. Wasserlauf has taught at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. He is a member of the ADA, AAPD, and the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Wasserlauf and his wife Judy have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Dr. Wasserlauf is currently pursuing a teaching position in a pediatric residency program in Philadelphia and is no longer seeing private patients.

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