Dr. Afreen Hoque
Afreen Hoque, DDS is a board certified pediatric dentist. She was born and raised in central New Jersey. Dr. Hoque received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Barnard College of Columbia University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry. She completed her General Practice Residency at JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ in 2012, and her Pediatric Dental Residency at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, NY.
Dr. Hoque loves working with children and believes every child deserves the best dental care available. She has been a volunteer for KinderSmiles and Give Kids a Smile, providing free dental evaluations and care for underserved children. She continues her passion for learning through continuing dental education courses. Dr. Hoque is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
In her free time, Dr. Hoque loves to spend time with her children, family, and friends. She enjoys traveling, reading, and being outdoors (in warm weather!).
Dr. Priyanka Srivastava
Dr. Priyanka Srivastava, a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, believes that an oral health plan tailored to each patient is essential to every child’s overall health and development.
Upon earning her bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, Dr. Srivastava pursued her dental education at the New York University College of Dentistry. Thereafter, she acquired both didactic and clinical experience in advanced procedures of oral surgery, periodontics, and restorative dentistry at the Veterans Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Srivastava completed her pediatric dental residency at the St. Barnabas Hospital, where she gained extensive experience in the various facets of pediatric dentistry and behavior management. She believes implementing an interdisciplinary approach is integral to the management of each child.
After several years of living in Pennsylvania, Dr. Srivastava currently resides with her husband and son in Central New Jersey. When she is not spending time with family and friends, she enjoys travelling the world.
Dr. Krisha Saxena
Dr. Krisha, Pediatric Dentist, was raised in Central Jersey. She traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she attended Marquette University and majored in Biomedical Sciences before returning to New Jersey. She graduated from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine—finishing in the top 5% of her class. She then decided to further her education with a general practice residency at Monmouth Medical Center where she focused on the treatment of medically complex patients as well as pediatrics.
After several years in general dentistry, Dr. Krisha realized that she had a passion for caring for children. Her favorite days in the office were when families with young children came in, and she loved helping them realize that coming to the dentist can be a positive experience. She decided to pursue additional training to specialize in pediatrics.
She completed her pediatric residency at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she served as Co-Chief Resident and was awarded the New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry “Resident of the Year” scholarship. She is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, New Jersey Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and New Jersey Dental Association.
When not in the office, Dr. Krisha can usually be found spending time with her family. She also enjoys dancing, Disney, crafts, and organizing! She resides locally with her amazing husband and their two wonderful daughters.