Dr. Christa Youngerman received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital – Columbia University Medical Center. She is a board-certified pediatric dentist and received the Richard C. Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent nationwide on the written portion of the board exam.
In addition to private practice, she is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and maintains hospital privileges at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York where she provides treatment for her patients requiring general anesthesia. She is passionate about staying up to date with the latest research. Her work has been published in Pediatric Dentistry, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Youngerman considers it a privilege to provide the highest level of dental care for children and families and strives to make every visit a fun and positive experience. She is particularly passionate about minimally invasive treatment options and prides herself on working collaboratively with parents and caregivers to provide individualized care to each patient.
Prior to dental school, Dr. Youngerman graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with a B.A. in International Relations with a concentration in Global Health. Her interest in the field continued with work on oral health initiatives in India and Kenya. When not at the office, Dr. Youngerman lives with her husband, two year old daughter, and husky-mix on the Upper West Side and enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, traveling, and yoga.
