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Dr. Arifa Bakerywala
Arifa Bakerywala, DMD
Dr. Bakerywala received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine. She then completed her pediatric dental residency at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Her education included advanced studies and specialized training in dentistry for children, adolescents, special needs, and medically compromised patients. At work, she strives to make her patients feel safe and have a wonderful experience in the dental office. She is passionate about educating and empowering parents to create a twofold approach to home dental care.
Dr. Bakerywala is a board-eligible pediatric dentist through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Bakerywala has an insatiable love for the outdoors and can be found hiking, camping, or simply enjoying the sunshine in her spare time.
Dr. Persiah Bakhtiari
Persiah Bakhtiari, DDS
Dr. Persiah Bakhtiari started her dental path at University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and that is where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. Then, she continued to Boston University School Dental Medicine to complete her pediatric dental residency. This advanced training equipped her with the skills and knowledge to provide specialized cared for children, adolescents, special needs, and medically compromised patients.
She is passionate about creating a safe and enjoyable experience for her patients. Her goal is to make the dental office a place where kids feel at ease and even have fun. But her dedication extends beyond the clinic. She is equally committed to educating and empowering patients, emphasizing the importance of a twofold approach to home dental care.
She is a board-eligible pediatric dentist through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and she is an active member of both the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
When she's not in the dental world, she enjoys spending time with her family and new puppy. She is also an avid restaurant goer and enjoys experiencing new restaurants.
Dr. Kamar Baloul
Kamar Baloul, DMD, CAGS, MS
Dr. Baloul wants to make each of her patient’s visits to Jack and Jill Pediatric Dentistry a successful and enjoyable experience. She understands that children are curious, energetic, and always learning. This is what makes her work so rewarding. She enjoys teaching children the importance of oral health care and how good care will benefit them throughout their lives.
When not practicing pediatric dentistry, Dr. Baloul, who is an avid traveler, enjoys visiting friends and family throughout the continental United States and overseas.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University
Master of Science degree in Nutrition from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry of University of Oklahoma
Dr. Nguyet Tau
Nguyet Tau, DMD, CAGS
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Certified, American Board of Laser Surgery
As a board certified Pediatric dentist, Dr. Tau has always dreamed of working with children. Before becoming a pediatric dentist, she enjoyed teaching middle school children Science, Math, and English. Her teaching experience inspired her to pursue a specialty in pediatric dentistry after completing dental school. Always believing that dentistry should be fun and fearless,
Dr. Tau strives to ensure that all her patients are comfortable and at ease in the dental chair. It is her greatest reward to see her patients grow, overcoming their dental fears and enjoying their dental visits. Dr. Tau combines her love of children and traveling through her various trips around the globe with Kindness in Action, a dental group providing dental treatment to underserved communities around the world. However, she always enjoys returning home to her family and her patients.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Brown University, Honors