Meet Our Staff
Quality and comfort are our top priorities. Our experienced staff will provide you caring support and individualized treatments that will make your dental experience comfortable and anxiety-free.
Mitchel L. Friedman, DDS, FAGD
Dr. Friedman graduated from Middletown High School North in 1976 and earned a Bachelors degree from Rutgers College four years later. In 1984, he graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in the top 15% of his class. He moved back to Monmouth County to attend the General Practice Residency Program at Monmouth Medical Center . After starting his own practice, he performed over 500 hours of post-graduate continuing education to obtain his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) in 1990. He is currently an attending doctor on staff and part-time clinical instructor at the Monmouth Medical Center . He is a member of the New Jersey Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Society of Anesthesia, Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, Fellow Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesia and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation.
Dr. Friedman keeps his finger on the pulse of dental technology by regularly taking dental continuing education courses (300% more than the NJ State Board of Dentistry requires.), subscribing to the International Dental Forum and staying current with dental literature. When he is not helping his patients, he can be found working on his 1972 MG-B or doing home repairs. He is active in scuba diving, skiing and ice skating with his family. His wife Adrienne is on sabbatical as a high school science teacher to raise their three children, Gillian, Jared and Hannah.
Ruth – Business Administrator / Office Manager
Ruth has worked in dentistry as a Business Administrator and Office Manager since 1985. She has extensive knowledge and experience with insurance and finance. Ruth will help you maintain a lifetime of optimum oral health by providing financial options that suit your needs and budget, and will assist you with all the arrangements.
Julie- Dental Hygienist
Julie is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has worked with Dr. Friedman since 1996. Her goal is to help you prevent periodontal disease, the #1 cause of premature tooth loss in adults. Julie will partner with you to create a dental healthcare plan that will result in a lifetime of strong, healthy teeth.
Jean – Dental Assistant
Jean has been with Dr. Friedman since 1991. She is Certified and Registered with the State of New Jersey as a Dental Assistant. Her expertise in insurance, finances, infection control, dental procedures, home healthcare and all other aspects of the dental office enable her to provide the best and highest quality of dental services to you and your family.
Roxanne – Dental Assistant
Roxanne is committed to helping patients smile again. She is Certified and Registered with the State of New Jersey as a Dental Assistant.
