I am honored to be a pediatric dentist.
It is important to offer children a specialized “for me” tailored approach to dental care. There are many reasons why this is crucial, beyond the behavioral approach: for me, it’s about making kids smile while also finding and addressing problems before they manifest into worse issues.
It is important to address a patient’s clinical needs and their emotional wellbeing. By making those the top priorities, I make visits more comfortable, decreasing a child’s anxiety and building trust. In this, I am able to turn even the most apprehensive child into a fan of visiting the dentist!
I am honored to be a pediatric dentist.
It is important to offer children a specialized “for me” tailored approach to dental care. There are many reasons why this is crucial, beyond the behavioral approach: for me, it’s about making kids smile while also finding and addressing problems before they manifest into worse issues.
It is important to address a patient’s clinical needs and their emotional wellbeing. By making those the top priorities, I make visits more comfortable, decreasing a child’s anxiety and building trust. In this, I am able to turn even the most apprehensive child into a fan of visiting the dentist!
Oral healthcare is the foundation of overall physical and emotional health. I want to set our patients up for success in life and I want to see them smile for a long time!
~ Dr. Marcela Mujica
Dr. Mujica has worked in various dental roles, offices, and locations around the world. She truly enjoys working with children and was proud to open the doors of All Kids Pediatric Dentistry in 2014.
Through active pursuit of continuing education, Dr. Mujica continues to sharpen her skills and stay at the forefront of advancements in pediatric dentistry.
In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she is a member of the:
These organizations offer a wide range of advanced educational opportunities, including meetings, lectures, and seminars. They also provide numerous publications and journals addressing the latest research, newest technologies, and changes in treatment protocols.
Dr. Mujica recently returned from a dental mission trip with Heart for Africa’s Project Canaan, where she treated over 260 orphans. Closer to home, she has also participated in rural outreach dentistry in Virginia, caring for underserved individuals.
Originally from Peru, Dr. Mujica has resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2003, but for her time in dental school and her residency.
When Dr. Mujica’s not in the office, she’s most often found with her husband Ethan, their daughter, Charlotte, and their extended family. She enjoys diverse food, travel, and culture, and is always happy to share stories of her adventures and early life in Peru.
I’m a native of Boston, Massachusetts and was raised in a Portuguese and Brasilian household. I attended Merrimack College, where I majored in Biology and minored in Spanish. I then earned a doctorate in dental medicine from Boston University, where I participated in externships abroad in Nicaragua and China, providing dental care to patients in underserved areas.
After graduating from dental school, I practiced general dentistry in Lawrence, Massachusetts as a Delta Dental Scholar. I then pursued higher education through NYU Langone Dental Medicine’s program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California, where I specialized in Pediatric Dentistry.
I truly enjoy taking care of patients and helping them establish a dental home. I also fluently speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
~ Dr. Michelle DaRocha
Outside of the office, you can find Dr. DaRocha staying active through yoga, running and spin. She enjoys traveling with her husband, especially to Brazil or Portugal, where she has family, as well as learning about different cultures, listening to music, and spending time with her grandmother back in Boston.
Our patient testimonials speak volumes about the experiences families have at AKA Smiles. We’re proud of the trust our community has placed in us and work hard every day to earn that trust through exceptional care and service.
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