Meet Our Doctors
Specialists in all areas of dentistry, from pediatric dentistry to orthodontics, cosmetics & oral surgery.
Dr. Erik Dickerson
General Dentistry
Dr. Erik Dickerson
Dr. Erik Dickerson graduated from Montclair State University with a M.S. in Biochemistry and received his doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) from State University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2014. There he completed a minor in gum and bone surgery under the supervision of very well known Periodontists, Dr. Michael Levine and Dr. Robert Cohen. After dental school, Dr. Erik completed a General Practice Residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA. It was here that Dr. Erik leaned advanced surgical techniques such as endosteal implant placement, bone augmentation, vertical and lateral sinus lifts, and tissue grafting. Dr. Erik started Dickerson Dental Group in 2018, with the vision of having all the dental specialties under one roof with the importance of maintaining a family orientated environment. In Dr. Erik’s free time, he enjoys working outside with heavy machines and equipment, skiing, exercising, and traveling.
Dr. Chris Lin
Orthodontics
Dr. Chris Lin
As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Lin enjoys working with patients and helping them create beautiful smiles. He grew up watching his parents emphasize the importance of personalized dental care to their patients, which was a motivating factor for him to enter the dental profession.
Dr. Lin received both his undergraduate and dental degree from Rutgers University. Upon finishing his dental training, he decided to further advance his education by completing a residency earning a specialty certificate in orthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Lin is a proponent of giving back to the community. In his spare time, he has volunteered at many Give Kids a Smile Day events and helped out in special needs clinics providing dental care to adults with mental disabilities.
When he's not working with patients in the office or keeping up to date with advancements in orthodontic treatment, you can find him whipping up the next best thing to eat.
Dr. Cory Aceto
Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Cory Aceto
Board Certified Pediatric Denist, Dr. J. Cory Aceto, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) from New York University College of Dentistry. After dental school, she completed a General Practice Residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue where she also served as Chief Resident.
Discovering a love of working with the youngest dental patients, Dr. Cory furthered her training at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull where she completed a two year specialty residency in Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In her spare time, Dr. Cory enjoys road trips, baking, and hiking (to offset some of the baking!)
She is very excited to be part of Dickerson Dental Group and looks forward to welcoming your youngest family members to our practice!
Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld
Cosmetic Dentistry & Aesthetics
Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld
The staff at Dickerson Dental Group would like to introduce Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld to our practice. She started with us in August and we are more than excited for the skills and knowledge she will be bringing to our practice. We would like to take this opportunity to provide some background on Dr. Joelle Hirschfeld as the newest addition to our practice.
Dr. Joelle was raised in Randolph, NJ. She attended The Pennsylvania State University where she graduated with honors and a Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience. She continued on to Tufts University School of Dental Medicine where she earned her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. While at Tufts, she served as a tutor and TA for many courses, traveled to the Dominican Republic for a dental service trip, and started the Tufts Chapter of Children’s Miracle Network Dance Marathon. Dr. Joelle also received awards in operative dentistry and special needs dentistry.
Following dental school, Dr. Joelle completed a General Practice Residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. During her very busy hospital-based residency program, she treated hundreds of patients for their general dentistry needs as well as dental implants, oral surgical procedures, pediatric dentistry, root canals, esthetic procedures, and oral pathology needs. She had extensive training in management and treatment of patients with severe dental and facial trauma in the emergency room as well as clearance for medical and surgical procedures. She also spent a lot of time in the operating room treating patients with special needs as well as facial trauma surgeries. Dr. Joelle has a passion for esthetics, advancing her knowledge and practice in veneers and other cosmetic procedures, as well as Botox and dermal fillers. Dr. Joelle loves to learn and is committed to continue advancing her training through continued education each year in order to provide her patients with the best possible care.
Dr. Joelle is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Academy of General Dentistry, and New Jersey Dental Association. She is also on staff at Morristown Medical Center as an attending.
In her free time, Dr. Joelle enjoys working out, cooking, checking out the best places to eat, snowboarding, and spending time with her husband and son. Dr. Hirschfeld loves what she does and looks forward to taking care of your dental and overall health!
Dr. Noyan Sevindik
General Dentistry
Dr. Noyan Sevindik
Dr. Sevindik received a Bachelor of Science degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2014, where he majored in Chemical Biology. He graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 2018 where he was ranked #1 in his class and received the William S. Kramer Award of Excellence. His other academic honors include membership in the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and acceptance into the National OKU dental honor society. After graduation, Dr. Sevindik completed a residency in general dentistry at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center and worked in public health for underserved communities where he practiced advanced comprehensive care for all age groups and levels of dental need. Dr. Sevindik believes in a gentle and conservative approach to dentistry with an emphasis on preventive care. When he is not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, planning trips, searching for the next great novel, and playing soccer.
Dr. Michael Awadallah
Oral Surgery
Dr. Noyan Sevindik
Dr. Awadallah attended Columbia University College of Dental Medicine to obtain his dental degree and SUNY Downstate Medical school to obtain his medical degree. After obtaining his dual degree and completing extensive training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery and a year of general surgery internship; Dr. Awadallah went on to pursue further highly specialized and rigorous training in maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery with some of the leaders in the specialty. Upon completion of his fellowship Dr. Awadallah went on to academia and private practice and has successfully held various prestigious titles that include Assistant Professor of surgery and attending surgeon for Weill Cornell medicine/New York Presbyterian and Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the New Jersey Veteran Healthcare System. During his tenure at those institutions, he has successfully completed a myriad y of minor and major oral and maxillofacial procedures ranging from basic outpatient oral surgery procedures to major inpatient ablative and reconstructive maxillofacial procedures. He has published multiple peer reviewed articles in various journals and has also published multiple book chapters in his specialty and subspecialty along with presenting in multiple meetings at the national level. Dr. Awadallah’s pursuit towards clinical excellence is driven by his accountability to his patients and their need for optimal surgical outcomes.
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