ADVANCE DENTAL CARE - Key Persons

With more than 6000 hours of postgraduate education to her credit, Dr. Vergier has attained a specialty training in prosthodontics, a recognized dental specialty that restores and maintains oral function, comfort, appearance and health of the patient through the placement of crowns, bridges, parial and complete dentures, porcelain veneers and implants. Dr. Vergier's dedication to high quality, advanced dentistry is apparent in everything she does. Dr.Vergier's Background

Dr. Braidy received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Montreal in 1998 and subsequently completed a two-year General Practice Residency at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. He then underwent his oral maxillofacial surgery specialty training at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ where he was awarded the "Very Reverend Michael Ivan Franczak Scholarship." Presently, he is Associate Professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, actively involved at the Implant Center of the dental school and in the oral maxillofacial post-graduate residency program. Dr. Braidy is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and caring surgeon who enthusiastically believes in educating his patients while providing gentle and efficient treatment.

With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Espinosa has advanced training, which is necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat your dental needs. Dr. Espinosa Graduated from Tufts Dental School and is proud to offer the most up-to-date care available, going the extra mile to ensure your comfort.

Dr. Mendia received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition from Rutgers University. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. After, Dr. Mendia completed his post-doctoral residency in Dental Anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). There are only six Dental Anesthesiology Programs of this kind that provide such vigorous training. Presently Dr. Mendia offers IV sedation services to pediatric patients, special needs patients, and anxious or dental phobic adults in both dental offices and surgical centers throughout the tri-state area. In addition, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine, where he educates post-graduate students both clinically and didactically on sedation services in the dental office. Dr. Mendia aims to minimize patients' dental fears and ensure that anxious patients feel safe and comfortable during the dental care.