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MUENCH FAMILY DENTAL | 140 MAPLEWOOD AVE. | MAPLEWOOD | (973) 763-2221 | WWW.KEVINMUENCH.COM INTEGRITY IS IMPORTANT TO KEVIN MUENCH, DMD, MAGD. “I CAN’T GIVE PATIENTS MY BEST if I’m not willing to learn more.” This quest for knowledge and using it to optimize patient care is what makes Dr. Muench a top dentist. His research and educational interests center on a comprehensive approach to dental health involving teeth, muscles, joints and airway/sleep. “Wear on the teeth, grinding patterns and snoring are related to the airway and sleep,” he says. TMJ/TMD are not isolated entities; they are entwined with a patient’s sleep habits. Dr. Muench explains that repairing tooth breakage or loss and gum recession without considering the quality of a patient’s bite and sleep patterns may lead to further dental complications. His goal is to provide patients with long-term dental stability. A TMJ patient himself, Dr. Muench says, “I’ve experienced the pain and frustration patients feel. It’s my mission to apply the same level of skill and understanding I’ve received. I promise to fulfill that mission.” He has distinguished himself though advanced education offered by The Pankey Institute, which fosters excellence in dentistry. Dr. Muench also earned a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry by completing rigorous continuing education programs. Dr. Muench, who was raised and lives in Maplewood, is proud to be a part of the fabric of the community. Mitchell J. Bayroff, DDS 47 MAPLE STREET SUITE 204 | SUMMIT | (908) 273-0600 | [email protected] MITCHELL J. BAYROFF D.D.S. SWITCHED FROM GENERAL PRACTICE TO PEDIATRIC dentistry over twenty years ago and has never regretted his decision. “Throughout my career, I have always enjoyed treating children. When I became a father, I realized that I had an opportunity to care for patients where I could focus on prevention as the most ideal form of treatment.” The practice’s patient base ranges from newborns to college students, along with all patients with special needs. The reason for Dr. Bayroff’s widespread appeal is simple. “I talk to my patients on their level. They understand exactly what I am going to do and why,” notes the board-certified pediatric dentist. He is keenly aware that teaching his patients about proper dental care will have a positive impact on their overall healthcare. Dr.Bayroff is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center in Summit and volunteers in the dental clinic there teaching and mentoring dental residents. He also utilizes the Same Day Surgery facility at the hospital to treat patients who require dental care with general anesthesia. “I’ve been fortunate to maintain my pediatric dental specialty practice for nearly 20 years due to a dedicated staff and loyal patients and their families.” He cites some of the best highlights of his career as “treating the children of one of my former patients” as well as “the long-term relationships with patients I have treated as three-year-olds who have continued with me through college.” SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION MAY 2016 MILLBURN • SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE 53 TOP DENTISTS 2016 Kevin Muench, DMD, MAGD