Meet Our Dental Team - Brick, NJ
We are pleased to introduce our friendly and highly trained dental staff who are integral to achieving top-quality patient outcomes. At Drum Point Family & Implant Dentistry we strive for excellence and we believe that our patients should be treated with respect and care while making your treatment comfortable, painless, and successful. Dr Ruiz, Dr. Kareta, and Dr. Hanna, along with our dedicated dental team at our office here in Brick, are all here to help you create a beautiful smile and a confident new you.
Lori
Dental Office Manager
Lori brings 25 plus years of dental experience to our dental practice. She joined our practice is October 2020. Her priority is to ensure the best possible experience for our patients and is passionate about making sure everyone receives quality care. She and her husband live in Brick. They have three children and a dog and are avid Yankee & Dolphins fans. Lori enjoys spending time with her family at the beach and on their boat.
Milka
CDA, RDA
Milka is a certified dental assistant with an expanded duties certification. She joined our team in September 2018. Milka loves working in a high-quality dental practice where patient care is her top priority. She is especially passionate about dental implant surgery procedures. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors and outdoor sports and spending time with her family & friends.
Pamela
RDA
Registered Dental Assistant with 25 years dental experience. She has worked in many dental areas in her 25 years, (dental clinics, pediatrics, perio/implant and general/cosmetic) giving her well rounded knowledge and experience. She joined our team March 2024 as the last stop in her dental career! Patient care and comfort are very important to her, as is infection control and sterilization. In her free time she enjoys time with family, friends, crafting and exercise.
Heather
Dental Hygienist
After graduating with her degree in applied science from the University of Dentistry of New Jersey, Heather came right to our dental practice. She’s been with us for sixteen years and couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. Continuing education is a top priority, and she loves keeping up to date with all the latest technological advancements in dentistry. The office, she says, is one of a kind, and the relationships we build surpass that of the normal dental practice. Helping patients feel good about their appearance and their health is tremendously fulfilling for Heather, and she takes great pride in the excellent results she helps the dentists provide.
Lauren
Dental Hygienist
Lauren first graduated from Susquehanna University with her bachelor’s of science in biology to then attend Middlesex County College where she obtained her degree of associates in applied science in dental hygiene. Shortly after graduating from MCC, Lauren joined our practice in January 2020 as a dental hygienist. Lauren appreciates making all her patients feel comfortable during their cleaning appointments through her personable and enthusiastic personality and genuine passion to help others. She enjoys taking time to get to know each and every one of her patients and loves to build great patient rapport. Lauren is passionate about patient education and strongly believes an individual’s motivation is a key aspect to overall ideal oral health. She is dedicated to work with her patients to determine what habits are desirable for them and best fit into their lifestyles, and takes great pride in making a positive difference in her patient's lives.
Alyssa
Scheduling Coordinator
Alyssa has been in the dental field since 2018 with experience in both pediatric and general offices. She enjoys getting to know patients and making sure they receive the best care possible. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog Twinkie and enjoying time on the bay.
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