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Dr. Ruth graduated CUNY Brooklyn College summa cum laude, and received her Doctorate from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Dr. Ruth performed an additional year of AEGD residency at NYU Langone, where she received advanced training in a wide variety of dental procedures. Dr. Ruth thoroughly enjoys the practice of dentistry, where she looks forward to meeting and caring for people every day. Her attention to fine detail and her aspiration for perfection are qualities she displays as she treats all her patients. Dr. Ruth is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), American Dental Association (ADA) and the Raritan Valley Study Club. Her hobbies include spending time with her children, hosting family and friends, hiking, painting, and dragging David into doing these activities with her.

Dr. David graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with honors, and attended A.T. Still University College of Graduate Health Studies where he received his Masters in Public Health. He received his Doctorate from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health. After graduating, Dr. David went to private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he treated patients until he and Dr. Ruth (with their children), moved to Highland Park, NJ. Dr David is constantly honing his craft and increasing his skill set to provide the very best for his patients. Dr David is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Raritan Valley Study Club. His hobbies include playing guitar and piano, reading, and being dragged into Ruth's activities.

Melissa has been working in dentistry for over 10 years, starting off as a dental assistant and graduating in 2018 as a dental hygienist. She aims to make her patients feel comfortable while providing them with excellent dental care. She resides in North Brunswick with her husband, Phil, and their yorkie, Cody. She enjoys traveling, exercising, reading, and spending time with her family.

Kokou fell in love with dental hygiene as it allows him to improve his patients' lives. He values the patient relationship and finding out what they like, and how best he can make their dental visit more enjoyable. In his free time, Kokou loves to work on his cars and take long night drives to scenic places around New Jersey. He plans to have a husky one day, as well as a small, cute, black, and fluffy cat.

Vivian received her AAS of Dental Hygiene and Hygienist certificate in 2013, and has been working in dentistry ever since. The most rewarding aspect of her job is teaching her patients how to improve their oral health and in turn their overall health. Teeth are important to everybody and she takes great pride in being a healthcare professional. Vivian resides in East Brunswick, NJ and in her free time loves cooking and baking. Whether it's having family night at home or traveling, she enjoys her time with her husband and her lovely daughter.

Kathy began her career in dentistry in 1975 as a dental assistant. After several years, she transitioned to being office manager and has held this position at Park Dental Group since 1981. PDG is Kathy's home away from home. Many patients have become close personal friends and the PDG team has become family. Outside of work, Kathy enjoys a cup of coffee with a good book, cooking, and crafting. Life is wonderful and always an adventure.

Nikki has been a dental assistant since 2011 and absolutely loves it! She really enjoys being part of the patient's journey to a beautiful, healthy, and confident smile! Nikki also loves spending time with her dog, Ginger. She is an athlete at heart, being a competitive bodybuilder for over 5 years. On the weekends you can find her at a bodybuilding show or at the gym.

Emily has been a dental assistant since 2020. Some of the things she loves about being a dental assistant are the patient relationship and seeing the major improvements in quality of life that treatment brings! Outside of the office she enjoys weightlifting, running, and always learning more about the science behind dentistry.