Dr. Christina Paparella joined the Pearly Whites/Child Smiles team as an associate general dentist in 2019. She attended The College of New Jersey, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Paparella then went on to attend Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she was a member of the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. While in her senior year of dental school, Dr. Paparella was chosen to work at John H. Cronin Dental Center, where she helped an underserved area with their dental needs. There she was co-chair of World AIDS Day and Give Kids a Smile Day. After graduating from Rutgers, she went on to complete the residency program at Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr. Paparella strives to provide quality and compassionate care to her patients. Since completing her formal education, Dr. Paparella has applied herself to advanced education courses and training so she can provide the highest quality care for patients. In her free time, Dr. Paparella enjoys spending time with her husband and son, going on hikes, and traveling.