Memorable Dental Visits Start with Dr. Mensah

A Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist Who Truly Sees Kids

Meet Dr. Celeste Mensah, a pediatric dentist who notices what makes each child special. Her philosophy is to care for the whole child, focusing on prevention and nurturing healthy growth. Dr. Mensah’s calm, uplifting presence shapes every visit, creating an environment where children feel safe, confident, and cared for.

“One of the best parts of being a pediatric dentist is having the joy of watching our patients grow visit after visit. Whether it is an infant that comes back with a bundle of teeth or a once-toddler that is now entering kindergarten; it never ceases to amaze me how awesome it is to be a witness to it all.”
-Dr. Celeste Mensah

Professional Journey

Dr. Mensah combines psychology and dentistry in her approach to pediatric care. She earned her D.D.S. from New York University and graduated Summa Cum Laude in Psychology from Fisk University.

She trained in special patient care at Helen Hayes Hospital, followed by pediatric dentistry at Brookdale University Hospital where she served as Chief Resident and completed a fellowship in dental anesthesia at Indiana University. A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she holds privileges at NOVA, Capital, and Baltimore Children’s Surgery Centers. Over the course of her career, she has earned recognitions such as the Honors in Special Care Dentistry Award. Her extensive training allows her to deliver advanced, gentle care tailored to each child.

Life Beyond the Practice

Outside the office, Dr. Mensah enjoys reading, baking, walking the Belle Haven Park trail, traveling internationally, and volunteering as a reading tutor to help children build literacy skills.

Among her personal accomplishments, she is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and received an NCAA Division I Athletic Scholarship.