I am honored to be a pediatric dentist.

It is important to offer children a specialized “for me” tailored approach to dental care. There are many reasons why this is crucial, beyond the behavioral approach: for me, it’s about making kids smile while also finding and addressing problems before they manifest into worse issues.

It is important to address a patient’s clinical needs and their emotional wellbeing. By making those the top priorities, I make visits more comfortable, decreasing a child’s anxiety and building trust. In this, I am able to turn even the most apprehensive child into a fan of visiting the dentist!

Oral healthcare is the foundation of overall physical and emotional health. I want to set our patients up for success in life and I want to see them smile for a long time!

~ Dr. Marcela Mujica

Education and Experience

Dr. Mujica has worked in various dental roles, offices, and locations around the world. She truly enjoys working with children and was proud to open the doors of All Kids Pediatric Dentistry in 2014.

Continuing Education and Professional Affiliations

Through active pursuit of continuing education, Dr. Mujica continues to sharpen her skills and stay at the forefront of advancements in pediatric dentistry.

In addition to being a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, she is a member of the:

• American Dental Association
• Southeastern Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• North Carolina Dental Society

These organizations offer a wide range of advanced educational opportunities, including meetings, lectures, and seminars. They also provide numerous publications and journals addressing the latest research, newest technologies, and changes in treatment protocols.

Helping Others

Dr. Mujica recently returned from a dental mission trip with Heart for Africa’s Project Canaan, where she treated over 260 orphans. Closer to home, she has also participated in rural outreach dentistry in Virginia, caring for underserved individuals.

Beyond the Practice

Originally from Peru, Dr. Mujica has resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, since 2003, but for her time in dental school and her residency.

When Dr. Mujica’s not in the office, she’s most often found with her husband Ethan, their daughter, Charlotte, and their extended family. She enjoys diverse food, travel, and culture, and is always happy to share stories of her adventures and early life in Peru.

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Michelle DaRocha, DMD

I’m a native of Boston, Massachusetts and was raised in a Portuguese and Brasilian household. I attended Merrimack College, where I majored in Biology and minored in Spanish. I then earned a doctorate in dental medicine from Boston University, where I participated in externships abroad in Nicaragua and China, providing dental care to patients in underserved areas.

After graduating from dental school, I practiced general dentistry in Lawrence, Massachusetts as a Delta Dental Scholar. I then pursued higher education through NYU Langone Dental Medicine's program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California, where I specialized in Pediatric Dentistry.

I am trained in all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including working with patients with special health care needs, prevention, diagnosis, behavioral management modalities, oral conscious sedation and comprehensive dental care in both a clinical and hospital setting.

I truly enjoy taking care of patients and helping them establish a dental home. I  also fluently speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

~ Dr. Michelle DaRocha

Education and Experience

• Certificate of Pediatric Dentistry - New York University Langone Dental Medicine at Rady Children's Hospital, San Diego, California
• Doctor of Medcine in Dentistry – Boston University
• Bachelor of Science in Biology – Merrimack College
• Completed research paper on pediatric obstructive sleep apnea

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Texas Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Beyond the Practice

Outside of the office, you can find Dr. DaRocha staying active through yoga, running and spin. She enjoys traveling with her husband, especially to Brazil or Portugal, where she has family, as well as learning about different cultures, listening to music, and spending time with her grandmother back in Boston.