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John P. Soliman, D.M.D., M.D.
COASTAL ORAL SURGERY’S BOARD-CERTIFIED SURGEONS have cared for patients in the community for over 40 years. Drs. Michael DiPietro, John P. Soliman, and Daniel Winston have continued the legacy by creating an advanced center of excellence in all areas of maxillofacial surgery, with a focus on dental implants, dentoalveolar surgery, pathology, trauma, and anesthesia. The doctors believe each patient should feel safe and informed from the minute they arrive. “We answer every question to make absolutely sure people are comfortable and knowledgeable before treatment,” says Dr. Soliman.
The practice is built on the highest standard of patient care and comfort using digital dentistry for excellent, enhanced outcomes. By combining cutting-edge technology, medical imaging, and virtual surgical planning, including the All-On-4® procedure, 3-D intraoral scanning, and 3-D printing, the doctors remove the guesswork and personalize each surgery.
Dr. Soliman is proud to announce the addition of the practice’s newest surgeon, Nicole Viola, D.M.D. Born and raised in Wayne, N.J., Dr. Viola interned at Rutgers (formerly UMDNJ) and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. She specializes in broad scope oral and maxillofacial surgery including dentoalveolar surgery, implants, pathology, and trauma surgery.
Dr. Soliman’s distinguished career includes a D.M.D degree from Temple University of Dentistry and M.D. degree from Drexel University College of Medicine where he trained in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Soliman is dual board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery and dental anesthesia. A leader in his specialty, Dr. Soliman serves as Vice President of the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society and affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center Residency program demonstrating a commitment to scientific knowledge and continuing education.
FOR THREE GENERATIONS, Cuozzo Orthodontic Specialists has built a legacy of creating beautiful smiles by providing the best orthodontic care to patients of all ages. Dr. Patrick T. Cuozzo, affectionately known as Dr. Pat, joined his father’s practice in 1997, and continues to uphold the family tradition by consistently demonstrating exceptional orthodontic work. This has earned him multiple recognitions as one of the Top Orthodontic Specialists in New Jersey.
Dr. Pat, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, treats his patients at two state-of -the-art offices, one in Lincroft and one in Sea Girt, where he and his staff are dedicated to improving the health of the community. They know that creating beautiful smiles requires the latest technology, both for diagnosis and treatment, and maintain one of the most advanced orthodontic systems in the field. Dr. Pat believes strongly that beginning treatment at the appropriate time yields the best results in as short a time as possible. “We minimize the patient’s time in braces by waiting for the right time to start treatment, ultimately improving not only the look of your smile, but also the health and longevity of your teeth,” says Dr. Pat, a Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. His office is one of the few in New Jersey to offer VATECH PaX-i3D Green CBCT technology. Because this system performs a 3D scan of a tooth or the entire jaw, it gives a detailed analysis of the mouth while using only a low dose of radiation. This technique provides extraordinary accuracy, crucial to any diagnosis.
Cuozzo Orthodontic Specialists treats both adults and children, and offers both traditional and clear braces, as well as Invisalign®. The entire staff has earned a long-standing reputation for professionalism, honesty and compassion and have patients and their families smiling at every visit.

Advanced Endodontic Associates, PA

ADVANCED ENDODONTICS’ HIGHLY RESPECTED OFFICES SERVE Ocean, Freehold, and Middletown townships. Our team of esteemed industry-leading endodontic specialists deliver unsurpassed service with compassion, professionalism, and clinical excellence. The doctors see patients five days a week and are on call 24/7 advocating a “Come on Down” policy for patients suffering from extreme tooth pain or other oral emergencies.
• Dr. Ira J. Zohn is the former Director of Endodontics in the Dental Department at Jersey Shore Medical Center, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), and a member of major dental associations.
• Dr. Fabio G. Apolito is the Director of Endodontics at Jersey Shore University Hospital, Vice-Chairman of the Freehold Board of Health, a
Fellow of the American College of Dentists (FACD) and a member of major dental associations
• Dr. Antonett M. Thai is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserves, and an active member of major dental associations.
• Dr. Yelena Ostrometskaya completed training in Endodontics at New York University School of Dentistry, and holds professional affiliations in major dental associations.
• Dr. Christopher A. Pellicano trained in the surgical operating microscope aided by Cone Beam Computed Technology (CBCT) and conducted research on CBCT radiation.
2041 NJ-35 Wall Twp., NJ 07719 • 732.449.2228 • www.campidental.com
SINCE IT WAS FOUNDED IN 1933 BY DR. JOHN G. CAMPI, CAMPI DENTAL has delivered comprehensive dental care through modern techniques, cutting-edge technology, and treating patients like family for the past nine decades. For four generations, the family-owned practice has always placed people first and provides quality care in a safe, convenient, and compassionate environment. Partners Dr. John G. Campi III (Dr. Jack) and Dr. Joseph G. Campi, along with Dr. Greg G. Campi and Dr. Paul A. Galante, are proud to commemorate the 90th anniversary.
Campi Dental provides state-of-the-art family and cosmetic dentistry, including oral surgery and orthodontics, in a friendly and caring atmosphere. Simultaneously, the practice has grown their philanthropic efforts through their initiative, Campi Cares. Dr. Joseph Campi states, “Our practice is not only committed to delivering quality dental care but is passionate about supporting the communities in which we practice and where our patients live.”
Campi Dental will celebrate throughout 2023, including the launch of a new, highly advanced AI dental technology, Pearl Second Opinion, which acts as a superior backup for dentists to detect a broad range of common, treatable dental conditions and pathologies such as cavities and root abscesses in digital X-rays. From a philanthropic perspective, the Campi staff is committed to a minimum of 90 hours of community service, participation in a home-building project with Coastal Habitat for Humanity, and new scholarship opportunities.
Campi Dental is dedicated to staying up to date on the latest safety measures, technologies, and techniques, and ensuring that every patient receives the most advanced and effective care possible to achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Jack Campi reflects, “We are incredibly grateful to our patients for supporting our practice. Here’s to another 90 years of providing top-quality dental care and supporting our community for many more years to come.”

Matt M. Safari, D.D.S. Sally M. Guerrasio, D.M.D.
THE TINIEST AND MOST ANXIOUS DENTAL PATIENTS ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO VISIT ATLANTIC PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY’S OFFICE thanks to Drs. Matt Safari and Sally Guerrasio’s calming manner, pain-free dentistry, and welcoming environment. Both dentists strive to make children view going to the dentist as positive as possible so they can grow up to be great lifelong dental patients.
What sets this pediatric dental office apart is its latest technology, the Solea® laser, often called a miracle for pediatric patients. Drs. Safari and Guerrasio are among the few pediatric dentists in the tri-state area who are extensively trained to use the Solea laser for painless, injection-free dentistry. The Solea laser is a powerful dental laser that replaces the dental drill in the majority of procedures. It causes virtually no pain, vibration, or noise and it can be used for a number of hard and soft tissue procedures, from frenectomies (fixing an infant’s lip or tongue tie) to preparing for cavity removal and more. About 95% of patients complete treatments using the Solea laser without ever having the need for numbing shots.
Drs. Safari and Guerrasio are highly respected and active members of both their professional and personal communities. Dr. Guerrasio and Dr. Safari are both past presidents of the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, which is a component of the New Jersey Dental Association, and they continue to volunteer their time on the board of trustees. The dentists are consistently chosen by peers and patients to receive awards for their exceptional pediatric dentistry and practice. Families appreciate the practice’s open-door philosophy, which encourages caregivers to stay with children during exams and treatment for support and to learn more about their family’s dental health. Visit Atlantic Pediatric Dentistry to see how a gentle dental touch and the Solea laser can keep your kids happy and smiling.

Anthony Sallustio, D.D.S.
Ashley Azizian,
D.D.S.
1300 Allenhurst Ave., Ocean, NJ 07712 • 732.531.4046 • www.drasallustio.com • IG @smilesbyspecialists
WHEN IT COMES TO HAVING YOUR TEETH REPLACED with dental implants, consider specialists who have the right knowledge and expertise. Dr. Anthony Sallustio and Dr. Ashley Azizian, known for their excellence in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial prosthetics, All-on-4® treatments, crowns, bridges, and ceramic veneers, merge their unique combination of skills to create aesthetic, comfortable, and functional results. Dr. Sallustio and Dr. Azizian practice a full scope of prosthetic and cosmetic dentistry, using digital technology and premier technicians to plan a patient’s new smile.

Dr. Sallustio and Dr. Azizian have completed a combined six post graduate accredited specialty programs, have over 25 years of total experience, and the dentists are consistently called on to educate dentists on implant dentistry. Dr. Sallustio was also one of the first specialists in central NJ to perform the All-on-4® procedure, which allows patients to replace teeth with dental implants in one visit and has completed hundreds of cases over the past ten years.
Currently, Dr. Sallustio and Dr. Azizian are excited to be part of pilot program in the United States for ground-breaking dental technology that will allow dentists to eliminate the messy and time-consuming process of having impressions made for most procedures. In addition, both dentists are consultants to several dental implant and digital technology companies because of their reputation for staying on top of cutting-edge concepts in dentistry.
Consider a consultation with Dr. Sallustio and Dr. Azizian to analyze and bring back confidence to your smile. Be sure to visit Drs. Sallustio and Azizian’s Instagram account @smilesbyspecialists where you can find out more information about their digital practices and see before and after photos of real patients.
BORN AND RAISED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, Drs. Eric and Michael Adler continue to have deep roots in the community. Both brothers graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed residencies at Monmouth Medical Center. Since taking over a longtime dental practice on Church Street in Aberdeen, they’ve tended to loyal patients and their families for over 20 years. The key to the practice’s success is treating patients the way they’d want to be treated. They put patients at ease by helping them overcome their fears and take time to educate them about procedures.
The doctors grew up surrounded by healthcare; their parents owned a pharmacy in Oakhurst, NJ. But dentistry was their calling—Dr. Eric Adler’s life changed when his braces came off as a teenager and Dr. Michael Adler was advised early on that his steady hands and personality were perfect for dentistry. Today, they continue to expand their advanced, high-tech practice down to the details including text messaging appointment reminders.
Drs. Adler and Adler have grown their general family practice to include in-house specialists in endodontics and periodontics. From pediatric dentistry to geriatric dentistry, Adler Family Dental’s comprehensive list of services spans all aspects of cosmetic oral care, including whitening, bondings, veneers, implants, Invisalign®, and facial injections including Botox® and dermal fillers.

Drs. Adler and Adler monitor every patient’s oral health as a way to ensure their general healthcare and well-being. Their dedication to delivering the highest quality of healthcare have been recognized with NJ Top Dentists and America’s Best Dentists awards for the last several years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they were featured in the Asbury Park Press highlighting their significant safety improvements to keep their patients and staff safe.
Both dentists were born at Monmouth Medical Center and now teach there. The doctors remain grounded in the community, allowing them to understand the needs of families they serve. If you’d like to see why generations of patients come to Adler Family Dental, make an appointment to visit their recently renovated office and enjoy convenient, free parking.
Justin Ponquinette,
D.M.D.
Atlantic Oral Surgery Center
21 Gilbert Street N., Tinton Falls, NJ 07701 • 732.747.0993 • www.atlanticoralsurgery.com
DR. JUSTIN PONQUINETTE, A BOARD-CERTIFIED NATUROPATH SPECIALIZING in oral and maxillofacial surgery, is one-of-a-kind in the way he practices oral surgery. He knows that oral health has a great impact on a person’s overall well-being. By embracing the evolving use of homeopathy in healthcare, Dr. Ponquinette and his team use natural, holistic dentistry for accelerated healing and improved patient comfort helping to establish optimal health by supporting the inherent selfhealing process.
Through integrative medicine and holistic/biologic dentistry, a revolutionary approach to oral health, the Atlantic Oral surgery team incorporate measures to assuage the recovery period while limiting the need for certain pharmaceuticals particularly considering the ongoing opioid crisis facing our nation. Instead, they use lasers, stem cell therapies, supplementation, and natural remedies to relieve pain, stimulate cell function and repair tissues. In addition, they are now providing Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy. In his work with dental implants,

Dr. Ponquinette now offers ceramic implants as an alternative to the traditional metal implants. Using the most recent advances in dental implant technology, Dr. Ponquinette is able to place single stage implants that do not require a second procedure. He will perform the implant surgery, initial tooth extractions, and bone grafting, if necessary, with the patient’s dentist crafting the permanent prothesis. At Atlantic Oral Surgery, patients are ensured a path to successful and long-lasting treatment through healthier, cutting-edge care in the safest, least toxic way.
Dr. Ponquinette earned his doctorate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. where he gained knowledge and experience in wisdom tooth extraction, facial trauma, TMJ disorders, and implants among other maxillofacial issues. Call with any questions or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ponquinette.
MY SPECIALTY IS YOUR SMILE. That is what being a prosthodontist is all about for Dr. Joseph DiFazio. His experience in prosthodontics remains unsurpassed as Dr. DiFazio has restored smiles for over 40 years. Not only is Dr. DiFazio one of roughly 350 maxillofacial prosthodontists worldwide, but he is also one of the few board-certified prosthodontists in the country and the only Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in the Monmouth/Ocean County area. He’s also a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists and The American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics.

Born and raised in Monmouth County, Dr. DiFazio graduated with honors from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He then served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy Dental Corps at Parris Island, South Carolina, where his passion for prosthodontics was born. Dr. DiFazio continued his studies at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Upon finishing, he returned home to open his prosthodontic practice and accept a clinical faculty position at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he continues to teach graduate prosthodontics.
After decades in practice, Dr. DiFazio has taught advanced skills to thousands of dentists around the country and abroad. In 1984, Dr. DiFazio performed Monmouth County’s first implant, and he remains in the lead in dental implantology offering restorative implants, crowns, dental bridges, dentures, and specialized prosthetic care to patients with medical-related, acquired, traumatic, congenital, and developmental facial defects.
Dr. DiFazio is consistently recognized for his outstanding service. He was honored with the Private Practice Prosthodontist Award in 2020 by the American College of Prosthodontists and is repeatedly named as a Top Dentist (Prosthodontist) by NJ Magazine and as one of America’s Top Dentists (Prosthodontist) by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. Meet Dr. DiFazio and find out why his patients comment that he always has their best interests at heart when it comes to treatment.