WESTAMPTON DENTIST - Key Persons


Blanca Soto-Aguilar

Job Titles:
  • Member of the American Dental Association
Dr. Soto was born and raised in South Jersey. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Rutgers University, and was trained as a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She graduated from UMDNJ with high honors. In her pursuit of post-graduate education, Dr. Soto completed a one year residency at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, NJ. She has been practicing dentistry in Westampton since 2002. Dr. Soto established Westampton Dental to provide professional, ethical and comprehensive dental health services to the patient community she serves. Her philosophy advocates full body health through the practice of dentistry. Maintaining dental health is paramount to maintaining full body health since many diseases can first manifest in the mouth. She provides a high standard of care, has excellent patient rapport, communicates effectively and is sensitive to the needs of her patients. Dr. Soto is a member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association and the Southern Dental Society. She is certified to provide Invisalign clear braces to our patients. She and her husband have two children. The family enjoys going camping and canoeing together in their free time.

Christine Shiffer

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Head
Christine has worked at the practice since 1984. She graduated from Temple University and was honored with the Morris W. Rudnik Award for oral pediatrics. Christine is proud to work with a great team of dental professionals. She enjoys learning about and using state-of-the-art dental technology. Every day, she looks forward to coming to work and seeing her familiar - and new - patients. In her free time, Christine enjoys gardening, dancing, and watching football. She and her husband, John, who works at NJTPA, have three children. Christine's mother still lives in town, so the family enjoys getting together on the weekends.

Dr. Cynthia Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Dr. Cynthia Nguyen joined Westampton Dental in the summer of 2017. She grew up in South Jersey and attended Villanova University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Nguyen graduated magna cum laude from Temple University's Kornberg School of Dentistry. Dr. Nguyen's education and work experience provide emphasis on preventative and comprehensive care. From a young age, Dr. Nguyen appreciated her dentist's warm personality and high quality of care. Therefore, she strives to provide comfort to all her patients and to treat everyone like family. In her free time, Dr. Nguyen enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling to different cities. While on vacation, she likes to visit art museums and local galleries - the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of her favorites. Dr. Nguyen also enjoys watching sports, especially Villanova basketball - Go Cats!

Jenit Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager
Jenit grew up in Bristol, PA, and has been with the practice since 2001. Jenit considers her colleagues and our patients her family and enjoys the relationships built here. Jenit is tasked with keeping the office organized and serves our patients efficiently. She is married with two lovely daughters. Jenit speaks fluent Spanish and has been a tremendous asset to the practice. In her free hours, Jenit spends quality time with her wonderful family and friends and likes traveling to new places.

Ruth C. Megill

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member
Dr. Megill hails from Mt. Holly, New Jersey. She earned her BS in biology from Moravian College in Pennsylvania, then graduated from Temple University School of Dentistry in 1981. Since 1987, Dr. Megill has been part of our talented dental team. In 1988, she completed a postgraduate program at Comprehensive Orthodontic Institute*, and she continues to pursue advanced education in the latest dental techniques. Besides offering comprehensive dental treatment, Dr. Megill offers treatment in functional orthodontics and she is certified in Invisalign clear braces. Her husband of 30 years, Jack, is a research biologist at BM Squibb in Pennington. Together, the Megills raised three children, Lucinda, Heather, and Scott, of whom they are particularly proud. Away from the office, Dr. Megill enjoys gardening and reading. She's also a very good cook.