TOP DENTISTS
Frank
V. Maldonado, D. D. S., P. A.
WAYNE DENTAL ARTS | 95PACKANACK LAKE ROAD | WAYNE |( 973) 694-8625 | WWW. WAYNEDENTALARTS. COM
Left to right standing: Teresa, Lori, Renata, Joann, Maryrose. Seated: Frank V. Maldonado, DDS, PA.
SELECTED AS ONE OF WAYNE MAGAZINE’ S TOP DENTISTS FOR A FOURTH STRAIGHT year, Frank V. Maldonado, DDS is quick to share the accolades with his dedicated office staff.“ It’ s become commonplace for me to hear compliments like,‘ You have the nicest people working here. They are so friendly, compassionate, professional and caring.’ Working as a team, we take pride in how people feel when they come out of our office,” he explains.
Dr. Maldonado, who has been practicing for more than three decades, likes to think of his patients as family.“ I’ m still treating many of my original patients, only now those numbers also include their children and grandchildren. So we have an ongoing history together,” he notes.
Cited as one of Consumers Research Council of America’ s Top Dentists in America for 18 consecutive years, Dr. Maldonado employs the very latest technology like Kodak 9000 cone beam 3-D Dental Imaging that allows for minimally invasive, precise placement of implants and restorations. In addition, he provides the entire range of general and cosmetic dentistry procedures, from addressing simple cavities to infection control, porcelain veneers, periodontal therapy, endodontics, surgery-free root canals, prosthodontic care, dental sealants, dentures, and same-day crowns courtesy of CEREC ®.
Dr. Maldonado has also earned certification by the State of New Jersey to administer Botox ® and cosmetic dermal fillers.“ It’ sawin-win situation where I can give a patient a beautiful smile and eliminate surrounding smile lines at the same time,” he states.
He trained at Columbia University’ s School of Dental and Oral Surgery where his expertise was acknowledged early on when he garnered the Rowe-Wiberg Award for Excellence in Prosthodontics. A strong believer in the value of continuing education, he completed a residency in dental implants under the guidance of Dr. John Minichetti at the Center of Implant and Reconstructive Dentistry in Englewood.
Dr. Maldonado is an active member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, New Jersey Dental Association, Passaic County Dental Association and the New Jersey Pankey Study Group.
His“ team”( that Dr. Maldonado speaks of so highly) is led by front office coordinator Renata, who is a lifetime member of the American Association of Dental Office Managers and was named recipient of that organization’ s prestigious Fellowship Award in 2012. A dental hygienist since 2007, Maryrose is a graduate of Bergen Community College and is currently studying for her bachelor’ s degree at Rutgers-SHRP.
Fellow dental hygienist Joann has worked in the dental field for more than 25 years and joined Dr. Maldonado’ s team in 2007. Certified dental assistant Lori received certification and training from Berdan Institute and has worked with the doctor since graduating in 1988. Registered dental assistant Teresa began her career in 2001 and went on to earn her dental radiography license and dental assisting certification. Teresa has been with Wayne Dental Arts since 2010.
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