Putting Children on the Right Track to Dental Health

Meet Dr. Nilfa Collins

Dr. Nilfa loves what she does and hopes her passion for dentistry radiates with her patients. With her soothing manner, she strives to give children the best experience possible with hopes she can inspire her patients to love going to the dentist, and maybe even become one someday!

Dr. Nilfa’s goal is to provide the finest in Pediatric Dentistry in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for your child. Through continuing education courses, Dr. Nilfa is current on the latest findings and most up-to-date procedures in dentistry for her young patients. Dr. Nilfa enjoys combining her creative personality with classic behavior management techniques to form trusting relationships and treat children effectively.

Dr Nilfa received her D.M.D. degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and completed her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Dental School (UMDNJ-NJDS), which is now part of Rutgers University, where she trained in advanced diagnostic and surgical procedures, child psychology and clinical management, oral pathology, child related pharmacology, radiology, child development, management of oral/facial trauma, care for patients with special needs, and conscious sedation.

Dr. Nilfa also maintains hospital privileges to treat some her younger patients with extensive dental needs or patients that have an extremely difficult time accepting treatment in a traditional dental setting.

In her free time, Dr. Nilfa enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and their six Yorkies. Having moved to the Monadnock Region 6 years ago from Nashua, NH, Dr. Nilfa enjoys exploring her new surroundings, hiking, visiting local farms, and trying new recipes!

MEMBERSHIPS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Dr. Nilfa is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the New Hampshire Dental Society.

Our mission is to be the dental home for your child and to provide the finest in pediatric dentistry in the Monadnock Region and New Hampshire. Our entire team is committed to providing the highest standard of clinical care and exceptional customer service, before, during and after treatment. We believe that it is a privilege to treat children, and that we have a unique opportunity to make a difference and encourage each child to have a lifetime of optimal oral health. Children’s Dentistry of Dublin is dedicated to providing education and dental care for all children while creating beautiful smiles. We intend to build a lifelong partnership with our patients and their families and make our practice their dental home. Our strength comes from working together as a staff and with the families who entrust their children to us. We listen to our patients’ concerns and place an emphasis on timeliness, mutual respect, integrity and education that is both fun and easy to understand. We believe that each child has a different comfort level in the dental environment and will adapt to every patient. We vow to celebrate even small successes and wipe away tears with compassion and grace.We will provide an exceptional dental home beginning by age one in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. This home will broaden the family dental experience from the first phone call through the end of each appointment and through a network of dental specialists whom we call upon when necessary.

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Proudly Serving Dublin and the Surrounding Communities:
Peterborough, Hancock, Antrim, Marlborough, Keene, Bennington, Francestown, Swanzey, Rindge, Troy, Harrisville, Fitzwilliam, Jaffrey, Greenfield, Nelson NH