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Give your child the best start in life by helping them achieve and maintain a healthy, happy smile. Just like adults, children need routine dental care to enjoy the benefits of optimal oral health and wellness. However, children have unique needs as their teeth and jaws develop from infancy through their teen years. This is why it’s important to find a trusted pediatric dentist and make sure to bring your child to regularly scheduled visits.
Wave Dental Specialists provides a complete range of children’s dental services to help children and families get the comfortable, confident, lasting smiles they deserve. We treat children of all ages and stages of care, including those with special needs.
Our practice offers every preventive and restorative service your child needs in one office, including checkups, cleanings, fillings, fluoride applications, crowns, and more. We also offer gentle sedation options to make sure your child feels comfortable and relaxed at every step of their treatment.
Children are prone to accidents and injuries while playing or participating in physical activities. They are also prone to cavities, even with good at-home care and help at home. So if your child experiences a toothache, chipped tooth, knocked-out tooth, or other emergency condition, we are here to help.
Children’s teeth and jaws develop as they grow and need to be monitored by a trained specialist to help guide that development. Our orthodontists and pediatric dentists provide interceptive orthodontics, also known as phase 1 orthodontics, to help our young patients achieve healthy teeth and jaws. This includes functional appliances, limited phases of braces, specialized retainers, expansion appliances, space maintainers, and more.
Our team uses Happy Gas to help your child feel relaxed and at ease throughout their procedure. This mild sedative is inhaled through a small mask placed over the nose, producing a calming effect without putting the child to sleep. It takes effect quickly, easing anxiety and reducing discomfort, making dental visits a more pleasant experience for our young patients. Happy Gas is ideal for children who are nervous about dental work, allowing them to receive the necessary care while ensuring their comfort and safety.
Our experts strive every day to provide comfortable, cutting-edge specialty dentistry that fits your smile, schedule, and budget.
I was involved in research during my years at school and have published articles in the field of orthodontics. My master’s thesis involved stem cell research and looking at the efficacy of using stem cells in craniofacial defects. This project explored newer treatment methodologies and evaluated their benefits in patients with significant craniofacial defects, such as cleft lip and palate patients, and trauma patients.
I strongly believe in participating in orthodontic continuing education courses to stay updated on newer methodologies throughout the year, whether digital technological enhancements or the latest in treatment methods.
Dr. Sakka is originally from Homs, Syriaand received her doctorate of dental surgery from University of Kalamoon school of dental medicine back in 2012. While Dr. Sakka is working as general dentist, she developed an interest in surgical dentistry, implant dentistry and periodontal plastic surgery. Dr. Sakka then pursued specialty training inperiodontic at the university of buffalo school of dental medicine where she received her specialty certification. During her 3-year intensive specialty program, Dr. Sakka obtained advanced training in traumatic tooth extractions, dental implant surgery, gum grafting, bone grafting and oral medicine.
Dr. Sakka is proud member of the American academy of periodontology and actively attended annual meetings, seminars and workshops nationally and internationally.
In her free time, Dr. Sakka enjoys reading books with her 3- year old toddler Salma. Dr. Sakka is eager to meet with you and your families and looks forward to becoming part of Michigan community.
Mohamad Cheaito, is a dedicated and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA) who graduated from Wayne State University with a Master’s degree in nurse anesthesiology and has since dedicated his career to providing exceptional anesthesia services.
With a deep passion for patient safety and comfort, Mohamad has worked tirelessly to hone his skills and expertise in the field of anesthesia. He is well-versed in a wide range of anesthesia techniques and stays up-to-date with the latest advances in the field to ensure that his patients receive the best possible care.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mohamad is a loving husband and proud father of three children. He cherishes his time spent with family and friends, particularly in northern Michigan, where he enjoys relaxing on the lake and exploring the natural beauty of our state.
Mohamad is excited to welcome you to Wave Dental, and looks forward to providing you with the most personalized sedation options for optimal pain control and relaxation.
Dr. Suha Aljuneidi is a highly accomplished pediatric dentist with a double board certification in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Aljuneidi became Jordanian Board Certified in 2015 and achieved American Board Diplomate in 2019.
Dr. Aljuneidi completed her pediatric dentistry residency at Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2014, followed by advanced pediatric training at the University of Florida in 2018, where she continued to develop her skills and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field.
As a faculty member in the Pediatric Dentistry program at the University of Detroit Mercy, Dr. Aljuneidi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her students. She is passionate about education and is committed to training the next generation of pediatric dentists to provide specialized and compassionate care to children.
Dr. Aljuneidi is dedicated to providing excellent dental care to her young patients and has extensive experience in a wide range of pediatric dental services including preventive care, restorative procedures, behavior management techniques, and oral health education.
Her passion for advancing the field of pediatric dentistry and commitment to ongoing education is evidenced by her regular attendance at conferences and workshops, where she continually enhances her skills to incorporate the latest techniques into her practice.
Dr. Aljuneidi is committed to creating a positive experience for each child and instilling principles and practices to encourage lifelong commitment to oral health. When not practicing dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her family and travelling.
Dr. Yoomin Kim grew up in multiple cities, including Seoul, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and Chicago. She stayed in Chicago for her undergraduate studies where she attended Northwestern University and graduated with Honors. She then received her doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco. With her strong passion to care for children, she continued her education at BronxCare Health System where she completed a specialty program in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Kim focuses on preventive care and strives to provide positive experiences for all children to guide them to have healthy smiles.
Dr. Kim is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Prior to pursuing a career in dentistry, she was a consultant working in Washington DC. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kim enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Sindy Goodman was raised in the Metro Detroit area. She has a passion for learning and higher education as evidenced by her four degrees. First, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in two and a half years at the age of 20 from the University of Michigan. She continued her educational journey by receiving a Doctorate in Dental Surgery and was immediately invited to join the faculty at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry full time.
Next, she went on to complete a graduate residency at St. Louis University, where she earned a Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and met her classmate and future husband and business partner, Dr. Robert W. Goodman. After 18 years in practice and while practicing full time, Dr. Goodman returned to UM Ross School of Business to earn an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) with high distinction. She is a member of the prestigious business school honor society, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Dr. Goodman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, the highest distinction achievable in the specialty. She is also an active member of the following:
In addition, she attends numerous continuing education courses and study clubs to stay abreast of the latest techniques, materials, and technology available.
While away from the office, Dr. Goodman spends time with her husband and three teenage children. They enjoy the outdoors, lake activities, sports, and traveling.
I was born in the great city of Windsor, Ontario. I moved to Ann Arbor when I was 5, Denver when I was 12, and San Francisco when I was 18 after finishing high school. There, I completed the University of the Pacific’s 6-year accelerated dental program. After finishing dental school at UoP, I found myself back in Michigan once again when I matched into residency at Detroit Medical Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and graduated in June 2023. I love to perform full-scope Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery, and pathology and reconstruction.
I am a wildlife fanatic and lived and worked in South Africa for a year raising rescued lion, tiger, and cheetah cubs at a wildlife reserve in Krugersdorp near the city of Johannesburg. I also have somewhat of a wildlife reserve of my own at home and am the proud father of two baby parrots.
I’m a petrolhead and love cars (both driving and admiring), cooking (my grandpa was a chef and taught me growing up), and playing my flamenco & classical guitar. I’m a mixed martial artist and have been training in MMA for over a decade, though my current profession has put some delicate brakes on my competitive participation in that. I look forward to the opportunity of using my training to assist in any way I can.