Eleni Mavrakis, DMD

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Get to know Pediatric Dentist Dr. Eleni Mavrakis, who serves patients throughout the State of New Jersey.

A skilled pediatric dentist, Dr. Mavrakis is affiliated with Pearly Whites, working with patients at their offices in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

In regards to her educational background, she completed her Pediatric Dentistry Program at Montefiore Medical Center and received her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, where she was the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships.

As an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Dental Association, Dr. Mavrakis stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in dentistry. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist and has been honored with the prestigious Richard C. Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent in the nation on her Pediatric Dental Boards.

Throughout her career, she has had extensive clinical experience in treating children with developmental disabilities, having worked at the Rose F. Kennedy Center in New York City. She is dedicated to helping children maintain good oral health and has volunteered her time to educate high school students about dentistry and screen Olympians at the Special Olympics.

Pediatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence. Pediatric dentists specialize in oral care for infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers. They are trained to handle: treatment of children under anesthesia and sedation, as well as treatment of medically compromised children and adolescents.

On a more personal note, Dr. Mavrakis’s passion for giving back to the community has led her to participate in various volunteer programs, including a mission trip to Sri Lanka to provide dental screenings and teach children about dental care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, her 2 daughters and friends.

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