Cheryl Li, DMD

Dr. Cheryl Li received her Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University with a major in Biology. She graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and completed her general practice residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York. She was selected to be a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontics Honor Society. Dr. Li is also certified in Invisalign.

She is an active member of the New Jersey Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Li. is a full-time associate with over 5 years of experience at Rand Center for Dentistry.

During her spare time, Dr. Li enjoys traveling, cooking, photography, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Juhin Patel

Dr. Juhin Patel is a highly trained and experienced dentist who is passionate about improving oral health within our community. With his extensive knowledge of the field, he understands the importance of education in promoting good oral hygiene practices and preventing oral diseases. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree in India before moving to the United States. Since moving to the United States, he has worked with a variety of dentists and completed the advanced standing program at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned his D.M.D degree. He is Invisalign Certified and has ample practice in the field to give you the best possible oral health and smile.

Dr. Patel is a member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey Dental Association. He is happily married with a small son. In his free time, Dr. Patel enjoys catching up on movies, learning more about dentistry, traveling and spending time with his family.

Karen Kwak, DMD

Dr. Karen Kwak graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and then went on to complete a general practice residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Her passion for working with children guided her to pursue a pediatric dental residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her extensive specialty training included treatment using nitrous oxide and advanced behavior management skills.

She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, and the New Jersey Dental Association. She is board-eligible in the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She understands that children have their own unique needs and personalities. Dr. Karen has been with Rand Center for Dentistry for over 5 years as an associate. Her goal and joy are to help every child find a special way to keep their smiles healthy while having fun!

Jeffrey Kim, D.D.S

Orthodontist

Dr. Jeffrey Kim received his Bachelor of Science degree at Fairfield University. He then when on to receive his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University's School of Dental and Oral Surgery, completed a general practice residency at the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, NY, and trained in orthodontics residency at the University of Pittsburgh where he received his certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Kim has been with Rand Center for Dentistry as an associate for over 15 years. His many memberships include the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists. He is an Invisalign certified provider in treating adults and teens.

Dr. Kim's personal interests include sports, movies, billiards, and spending time with his friends and family.

Maryse Manasse, DMD

Prosthodontist

Dr. Maryse Manasse graduated in 2002 from the College of Saint Elizabeth with a B.S. in Chemistry. After four years, she graduated from New Jersey Dental School in 2006. She realized that she wanted to pursue specialty training and continued an additional three years of Prosthodontic specialty training at New Jersey Dental School. She completed her residency training and started working in the field immediately.

She is a faculty member at New York University, where she holds a Clinical Assistant Professor title in the Implant Dentistry Department. She is a Diplomate and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). She has published various scientific and peer-reviewed articles, provides her clinical expertise to residents about prosthetics and implant dentistry, and she also is in private practice in New Jersey.

Additionally, she has been selected as a Top Dentist of 2019 in Morris and Essex counties, recognizing her expertise in many specialties, including dental implant restoration, crowns, dentures, “All-on-4” restorations, and full mouth reconstruction! Dr. Manasse has been with Rand Center for Dentistry for over 5 years.

Bridging the gap between academia and clinical experience is a passion that she enjoys. She is currently active in many various professional organizations and provides various community outreach programs to the Greater New York metro area. She is an active lecturer at local study groups and community health affairs. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and long nature walks.