Dental Hygiene Programs Faculty

At Eastern International College, our dental hygiene program faculty are dedicated to teaching students the skills needed to meet the expectations of a competitive job market. By promoting basic and critical thinking skills in the classroom and creating a supportive environment, our faculty aim to help students grow professionally, personally and intellectually. Browse our directory below to see program director and educator credentials for our dental hygiene program faculty.

Dental Hygiene Programs Faculty Directory

Alaa Mohsen, DHED, Department Chairperson
Doctor of Health Education and Promotion (DHED), Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU University)
MS, New York University
MPH, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Orofacial Pain Fellowship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
BDS, University of Baghdad
U.S. Active Licensed Dentist

Ariel Greenblatt, DMD
DMD, University of Medicine and Dentistry
MPH, Columbia University
BA, Rutgers University

Marissa Halum, DDS
DMD, Rutgers University – UMDNJ
BS, rutgers University – Cook College
Pediatric Dentistry, UMDNJ

Sharon Konigsberg, DDS
DDS, University of Medical and Dentistry of NJ

Daniel Leff, DDS
DDS, University of Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
BA, Queens College CUNY

Nneka Obi, DDS
BS, Montclair State University
MPH, Montclair State University
DDS, Meharry Medical College

Maryam Rafique, DMD, BDS
DMD, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
BDS, De’montmorency College of Dentistry

Catherine (Mimi) Samson, RDH, BS, MPA
MPA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
BS, DeVry University
RDH, UMDNJ

Evelyn Garcia, RDH, BS, MS
MS, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
BS St Petersburg College
AAS Bergen Community College

Tiffany Puccia-Janajreh, RDH, MSDH
MSDH, University of Bridgeport
BSDH, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science

Alyssa DePiro, RDH, BS
BS, University of Bridgeport
AAS, Rutgers University School of Health-Related Professions

Simona Amin, BS, RDH
BS, Long Island University
RDH, EIC

Jigna Gurjar, BS
BS, K.M. Shah Dental School
AAS, NYU Dental School

Tina Modi, BS, AAS
BS, Long Island University
AAS, Middlesex County College

Neda Nazem, BS, AAS
BS, Montclair University
AAS, Essex County Community College
AAS, Rutgers University

Mary Lou Nicoletti, RDH, MSHS
MSHS, Touro Worldwide University
BS, Montclair State University
AAS, Dental Hygiene in Dental Hygiene, Bergen Community College

Antoinette Mucha, RDH, BSAT
RDH, Bergen Community College
BSAT, Thomas Edison State College

Dianne Romer, RDH
BS, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
AAS, Middlesex County College

Dawn Sergi, RDH, MSHS
MSHS, Touro Worldwide University
BS, Montclair State University
AAS, Bergen Community College

Diana Guerrier, RDH, BS
BS, Queens College
RDH, Hostos College

Victoria Gonzalez, BSDH, AAS
BSDH, Eastern International College
AAS, Eastern International College
AAS, Bergen Community College

Emily Tenten-Turon, BSDH, AAS
BSDH, Eastern International College
AAS, Rutgers School of Health Related Professions
AAS, Raritan Valley Community College

Courtney Chavis, BSDH, AAS
BSDH, Eastern International College
AAS, Eastern International College

Elizabeth Serrano, BSDH, AAS
BSDH, Eastern International College
AAS, Rutgers School of Health Related Professions

Michelle Baquiran, RDH, BSDH
RDH, Eastern International College
BSDH, Eastern International College

About Our Dental Hygiene Programs

Eastern International College offers two dental hygiene programs: Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) – CODA Accredited Three Year Program and Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. Each program is designed to help you fulfill rewarding roles in the dental hygiene field. In addition to preventative oral healthcare and dental hygiene skills, you’ll learn how to perform diagnostic assessments, routine dental cleanings, examinations and more. Our dental hygiene programs also feature laboratory and clinical components for a well-rounded learning experience.

Get in Touch with the EIC Faculty

Reach out to Eastern International College’s dental hygiene programs faculty by calling either our Jersey City or Belleville campus, or request contact information using our online form.