Jason T. Decker, D.D.S.
"We focus on early education and prevention. This allows us to help raise a generation of children that have a healthy and happy outlook on dentistry. From your first experience to your last, there will be no doubt that our team's extensive training and expertise will ensure that your child has the best and most appropriate dental care available."
Education/Experience:
- Guilderland High School in 1988
- Villanova University /B.S Biology 1992
- SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine /Doctor of Dental Surgery 1996
- Two years of Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Training at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York 1998
- Pediatric Dentist /Capital District Pediatric Dentistry 1998 -present
Credentials:
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- New York State Dental Society – 3rd District
- New York with a Sedation Certification
- Nash Institute for Laser Dentistry
- Annual CPR Certification
- Annual OSHA Certification
Dr. Jason is pleased with his decision to return to his roots and help local children attain a lifetime of healthy smiles. He also enjoys volunteer work, and he and his wife, Paige, enjoy quality time with their three children, Alexander, Andrew and Caroline.
Nancy A. Cavotta, D.D.S.
“One of the most rewarding facets of my profession is having the ability to mold a nervous, young dental patient into someone who looks forward to their next dental appointment. I am fortunate to have an amazing, like-minded dental team to help make this possible.”
Education/Experience:
- Mechanicville High School 1989
- Long Island University at Southampton /B.S.Biology 1993
- SUNY Buffalo School of Dental Medicine /Doctor of Dental Surgery 1997
- General Practice Residency /Monmouth Medical Center,New Jersey 1998
- Two years of Pediatric Dentistry Specialty Training /Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 2000
- Pediatric Dentist /Capital District Pediatric Dentistry 2000 to present
Credentials:
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- New York State Dental Society – 3rd District
- New York State Sedation Certificate
- Nash Institute for Laser Dentistry
- Annual CPR Certification
- Annual OSHA Certification
Dr. Nancy takes pride in serving the children of Capital District, where she was born and raised. She also enjoys soccer, downhill skiing and quality time spent with her extensive local family, her husband, Colin, and their two children, Carter and Cameron.
Jennifer L. Charlesworth, D.M.D.
"The most rewarding part of my profession is knowing that through our efforts in educating our patients and from the experiences we provide in our office, we, as pediatric dentists, are creating a generation who will have a positive attitude about going to the dentist."
Education/Experience:
- Whitehall High School, Whitehall, Pennsylvania 1991
- Bucknell University /B.S. Biology 1995
- University of Pennsylvania 1995-1998, Gene Therapy Research
- Temple University School of Dentistry /Doctor of Dental Surgery 2002
- Two years of Pediatric Dentistry Training at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2004
- Pediatric Dentist/ Private Practice Philadelphia 2004-2006
- Pediatric Dentist /Capital District Pediatric Dentistry 2006-present
Credentials:
- Board Eligible with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- New York State Dental Society – 3rd District
- New York State Sedation Certification
- Annual CPR Certification
- Annual OSHA Certification
Dr. Jenn grew up in the Buffalo area. She enjoys dancing, hiking, and spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Paige.
Kristina Gallo, D.D.S.
We are proud to welcome Dr. Kristina Gallo to our Pediatric Dental Team. Dr.Gallo is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist who joined our team on February 1, 2010. Dr. Gallo grew up in Long Island, NY and has spent several years teaching Pediatric Dentistry and directing a Hospital Residency Program in Harlem, NY. She has worked in private practice in Long Island and has also served an underpriveleged population of children in the Bronx and Harlem, NY. It is with much enthusiasm that we welcome her to Capital District Pediatric Dentistry.
Education and Experience
- Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, NJ - B.S. in Biology 1998
- New York University College of Dentistry- Doctor of Dental Surgery 2002
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NY - General Practice Residency 2002-2003
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, NY - Cheif General Practice Residency 2003-2004
- 2 years Pediatric Dentistry Training, St. Barnabas Hospital 2004-2006
- Pediatric Dental Attending, St.Barnabas Hospital 2006-2008
- Attending/Associate Professor- Harlem Hospital Center 2008
- Program Director/Associate Professor - Harlem Hospital Center 2008 to 2010
- Capital District Pediatric Dentistry- 2010 to present
Credentials:
- Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, March 2007
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2004-present
- American Dental Association 2002-present
- Suffolk County Dental Society 2007-present
- PALS Certified
- BLS certified