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Meet the Team

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MEET
DR. KRISTIANNE MACARAEG

BOARD CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC Dentist

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Passion for People

Dr. Kristianne spent her pediatric residency treating medically complex cases and children with special health care needs including hospital dentistry. While in her pediatric dental residency, she focused on better ways to treat children with autism spectrum disorder. Her continual training with children in all life situations led to her dream of opening an inclusive practice where everyone’s needs are met. She is dedicated to her patients and stays up to date with the latest techniques and literature.

Home Life

Dr. Kristianne married Dr. JV after they fell in love in dental school. They have one daughter named Noelle and have a therapy golden retriever named Penny. Dr. Kristianne trying new restaurants, bake shops, and coffee shops, especially in Philly’s food scene. As a former competitive figure skater, she loves to skate for fun and take Pure Barre and pilates classes. She was also a former Pure Barre instructor while in dental school and residency!

Education & Memberships

Graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering as a Dean’s Scholar
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Graduate
Community Oral Health and Clinical Honors Programs
Pediatric Dental Residency hybrid program at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Adjunct Faculty at Einstein Medical Center
Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Penn Dental Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

MEET DR.
JV KRACKE

BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHODONTIST

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Passion for Smiles

Dr. JV Kracke loves being part of each patient’s story. With his creative mind, he crafts custom plans for each patient to guide them into their dream smile. He is passionate about education and stays up to date on all the cutting-edge techniques to offer his patients the care they deserve.

Education & TRAINING

Dr. JV graduated from Villanova University School of Business (GO CATS!) where he was also a member of the men's varsity swim team! Next stop was Philadelphia where he completed his dental school at the University of Pennsylvania. He loved Philly so much that he decided to stay at the University of Pennsylvania for his Orthodontic residency program.

Teaching & Honors

He has a passion for education and has served as an adjunct faculty at Villanova University where he taught Human Anatomy and Physiology to aspiring healthcare students. Dr. JV is also a Clinical Associate at the University of Pennsylvania where he teaches current orthodontic residents. He has also been honored with several awards: 
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Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
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Community Oral Health and Radiology Honors Program
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American Association of Orthodontics Award Recipient for Exceptional Interest in the Development of Oro-Facial Complex

American College of Dentists Outstanding Student Leader Award Recipient

Adrian R. and Regina Kristeller Prize Recipient in Radiology

Home Life

Dr. JV loves spending time with his wife, Dr. Kristianne, daughter, Noelle, and therapy golden retriever, Penny. He also creates beautiful floral works of art for his floral business, Jack Perri Event & Floral Design. As a Marlboro native, he is excited to be back in Monmouth County and living closer to the beach where he used to spend all his summers growing up!

“so much love into every detail”

Dr. Kristianne and Dr. JV put so much love into every detail to make sure that they are taking the best care of their patients. They are what every dentist should be, brilliant, caring, and fun. Highly recommend coming here for your family!

Sierra V.

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