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Mariella De Stefano, DDS

Dentistry

Primary Office

¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Hospital, Delaware ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803 Appointment: (800) 416-4441

Get to Know Me

Dr. Mariella De Stefano has been a pediatric dentist  for 25 years. She’s been an educator and practitioner at  several universities in the United States and involved in social work activities both in the U.S. and abroad. She also loves to travel. 

Why I Treat Children

I love children and finds it easy to relate to them. My family taught me the importance of helping others and I carry those values with me every day. I have always had a passion for helping children. 

What I'm Passionate About

I’m passionate about education. As chief of Dentistry at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ·, I worked to grow the residency program and continue to make improvements for residents.

How I Try to Make A Difference

I try to connect with others on a personal level and attempt to understand people’s feelings and perspectives by imagining myself in their situation. This approach helps me build rapport and create a sense of connection.

Education & Training

Medical/Dental School

  • D.D.S. - Universidade Metropolitana de Santos, 1994
  • MSDEN - Boston University, 2000

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Dental DE
  • Cigna Dental
  • Delaware First Health
  • Delaware Medicaid/Diamond State
  • Delta Dental
  • DENTAQUEST PEDIATRIC DENTAL
  • Global Medical Managment DE/PA
  • Keystone First Dental
  • Metlife Dental DE
  • New Jersey Medicaid
  • Pennsylvania Medicaid
  • Star Healthcare Network
  • United Concordia Dental

Research Activities

Oral Biology

Medical Interests

Pediatric Hospital Dentistry  

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish