Head of Departments
Dr. Nishita Irukulla – Lead Dentist & Head of NFD
Originally from India, Dr Irukulla graduated as a General Dentist from India. After 5 years of private practice, she then graduated from NYU in 2008 to obtain – ‘Doctor of Dental surgery’. An avid learner and a perfectionist with a penchant for constantly improving herself, Dr. Irukulla has continuously been studying and applying her knowledge to her practice. She also completed her Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and is currently pursuing her Masters with the Academy of General Dentistry. Where the state board requires 30 CE credits in 2 years, Dr. Irukulla has obtained 800 educational credits so far and still counting.
Passionate about learning new technologies and implementing them for the betterment of others, Dr. Irukulla’s childhood dream was to become a doctor. She finds helping people very gratifying. Since 2012, she has been with the New Falls Dental group, which has a loyal base of patients for over 50 years. She feels that most dental offices are a closed space which could add to patients’ fear of dentistry. Hence, when she decided to transform the office, she put a lot of emphasis on providing a stress-free and calm environment complemented with an abundant use of natural light. The aim was to create a space that patients can find comfort in and it was made from sustainable material. In her view, what sets New Falls dental apart is the fact that we treat our patients as family. Being gentle and attention to detail are our fortes. We genuinely care for them and make them feel relaxed by explaining the procedures at every point. Our patients also have entrusted us with the belief that we do what is best for them. With state-of-the-art equipment and the best materials, we provide an unparalleled quality of care.
When off-work, she loves listening to music and playing sitar, a stringed instrument. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her friends and family. Her other interest areas include reading books, playing board games and going for a walk. Dr. Irukulla has also participated in a lot of community service like going on an outreach program to Guatemala, providing free dental check-ups for the local school and providing Thanksgiving dinners to the local, needy families amongst others.
Dr. Rustam Shukurov – Dentist
Dr. Shukurov is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, and has over 13 years of experience in dentistry. The precision and patience with which a dentist treats their patients are, for Dr Rustam, pure art. Always aiming at a comprehensive dental experience for his patients, Dr. Shukurov has ensured that his skill sets kept constantly evolving through volunteering and continuing education. His patients swear by his painless procedures and thorough examinations.
Dr. Shukurov goes out of his way to collaborate with patients and informs them at every step about the course of treatment he plans for them. His own first visit to a dentist was an unpleasant one, and thus, he does everything in his capacity to make the patient comfortable and at ease.
The customer-first approach at New Falls Dental is what resonates with Dr. Shukurov significantly. We build trust with our patients, which goes a long way and, at the same time, offer services that are much more affordable than many. He appreciates that there is a constant focus on skill up-gradation at New Falls Dental, and the focus we have put on the aesthetics of our office to create an exceptional experience.
In his free time, Dr. Shukurov enjoys hiking, playing games, binge-watching movies, and is avidly interested in science and astronomy.
Dr. Daniel Bowser – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Bowser has a decade of experience practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery in southern Pennsylvania. In 2007 he graduated at the top of his class in accelerated undergraduate and doctoral programs at Case School of Dental Medicine. He completed advanced training in oral and maxillofacial surgery as chief resident at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and MetroHealth Hospitals. In 2011, Dr. Bowser began private practice with an emphasis on complex surgical extractions, dental implants, oral pathology and preprosthetic surgery. He is passionate about patient comfort in the dental office and has been safely administering intravenous sedation and general anesthesia since residency.
Dr. Bowser has received awards from the American Dental Association, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Oral Medicine, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Fraternity, the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio, Ohio Dental Association, and Quintessence Publishing Company. He has published and presented research to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and remains an active member.
Marie Amato – Practice Coordinator
Marie started out as a sterilization tech when she was only 15 years old. With over four decades of experience in the dental field, her journey from a sterilization tech to assistant to EFDA and now being a practice coordinator, has been absolutely satisfying for her. Her motivation for being in dentistry stems from her mother’s experience with dental care where she transitioned from having a beautiful smile to losing all her teeth and getting dentures and then being diagnosed with an allergy to the denture material.
At New Falls Dental, she finds our customer-centric approach goes a long way and the gentle and quality care that we provide to our patients is top notch. She feels it sets us apart that we devote time to answering any questions that our patients may have. In her opinion, word of mouth is the highest form of recommendation a practice can receive; and New Falls Dental is a 5-star practice in that respect with new technologies used for our patients’ comfort and accurate diagnosis.
When not working, Marie loves going for walks, cooking, and baking. Spending time with her mother, who is also her best friend, and with her two sons and great-nephews, brings her joy. Marie also participates in various charitable activities like breast cancer awareness and suicide prevention walks, and she also helps the local community with food drives, toy drives and supplies for abused women and children.
Denice Mohn – Scheduling Coordinator
Born and raised in Levittown, Denice has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Admin from the college of New Jersey and is a ParaLegal Cert. from Widener University. Denice is often the first person you meet at NewFalls Dental and is sure to have a lasting impression on you. She has worked at our front desk for over 30 years now and has been one of the most integral members of the team.
She is the one ensuring that the schedules are aptly organized, and none of your questions is ever small for her to address. She ensures that each query is answered and that each patient gets personalized attention. In the care provided at New Falls Dental, Denice believes that our patients value the honesty, clarity of information, trustworthiness, compassionate treatment, and our quick response to their needs and concerns. During her free time, Denice likes to spend time with her friends and family and loves challenging herself at the local YMCA taking various fitness classes.
Stephanie Bollendorf – Treatment Coordinator
Stephanie is originally from Philadelphia and has graduated from the Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental assistants. She started off as a dental assistant, moved on to become an EFDA at Harcum College and now has a bachelor’s in healthcare management. With certifications like CDA, EFDA, CEREC, Dental Radiology, Coronal Polishing and Basic Life support, she is now in an administrative role at New Falls Dental.
With over two decades of experience, Stephanie’s love for dentistry developed over a period of time, she adds a personal touch in her interactions with her patients and treats them with understanding and compassion. At New Falls Dental, she appreciates the fact that we try to provide the best possible treatment for the patients with attention to detail.
Kristyn Bogan – Treatment Coordinator
Brianna – Insurance Coordinator
Erin Mulvenna – EFDA
Erin is the lead assistant at NFD and has been in the field of Dentistry for 8 years. After attending school to become a medical assistant, she pursued her career as a Dental assistant and then went to Harcum college to become an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA).
Erin is very passionate about what she does, and it brings her joy in helping people who struggle to smile or have a fear of the dentist. She treats all our patients like family and makes them feel comfortable enough for the patients to share their personal concerns with her. She helps by easing their fears of coming to the dentist, by sharing her own dental experiences.
She believes that the work done at New falls dental is outstanding as we always are up to date on new information by attending CE courses and keeping up with the new technology.
She is a huge dog lover and enjoys spending time with her family and her 3 dogs. She likes being silly, making people laugh, and loves to dance. She enjoys the sun and likes going to the beach
Lisa Jarmon – Dental Assistant
Lisa has been a dental assistant at New Falls Dental since 2017. She has a diploma in nursing and dental assisting and obtained her radiology license from Manor college. Dentistry was an instant calling for her, and she does everything she can to be constantly evolving in the field.
Currently studying at YTI to become an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant, Lisa has a distinct ability to make patients feel extremely welcome and comfortable. She believes in giving back to the community and, apart from New Falls Dental, is a part of many outreach events through her church. Her focus is on making the patients at New Falls Dental feel at home. She empathizes with the patients and allays their fears.
She is a believer in our vision and mission at New Falls Dental and agrees with our focus on making the patients feel like family. Her warm smile and friendly demeanor help the patients feel at ease. In her free time, she loves spending time with her children and family, and looks forward to her yearly family vacation to Ocean City, Maryland.
Morgan McLaughlin – Hygienist
Morgan has been a dental hygienist since 2017, has worked with New Falls Dental since then. She graduated from the Community College of Philadelphia Dental Hygiene Program and went on to receive the Clinical Achievement award at her alma mater. Dental field has always fascinated her since her own experience at a pediatric office where she was a patient.
For Morgan, the love for dentistry stems from her ability to understand people, educate them about their health, and help them feel better. She is one of the gentlest hygienists and always puts her patients first. Her association with New Falls Dental has been fruitful because of the common values that include always finding the best solution for the patients and keeping them happy & healthy.
Morgan McLaughlin – Hygienist
Morgan has been a dental hygienist since 2017, has worked with New Falls Dental since then. She graduated from the Community College of Philadelphia Dental Hygiene Program and went on to receive the Clinical Achievement award at her alma mater. Dental field has always fascinated her since her own experience at a pediatric office where she was a patient.
For Morgan, the love for dentistry stems from her ability to understand people, educate them about their health, and help them feel better. She is one of the gentlest hygienists and always puts her patients first. Her association with New Falls Dental has been fruitful because of the common values that include always finding the best solution for the patients and keeping them happy & healthy.