July 2023: Top Dentists | New Jersey Monthly

July 2023: Top Dentists

Our annual Jersey Choice Top Dentists list is such an important guide for New Jerseyans who are seeking dental care.

This year’s rundown features the state’s 582 best practitioners in ten specialties, as chosen by their peers. The methodology behind the list is noteworthy. To be placed on the list, dentists must either receive enough votes from their fellow New Jersey dentists, or they must be nominated by our professional advisory board, a group of trusted, longtime Top Dentists.

When polling the dentists, we asked them to choose practitioners whom they would want to treat their own families—a personal and meaningful way to ensure that they deem the dentists they nominate for the list to be skilled and trustworthy.

We hope this issue makes you smile!

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GARDEN VARIETY

LBI’s Angela Andersen in a kayak in the bay at sunset

LBI Environmentalist Helped Bring Long-Gone Wild Oysters Back to the Shore

She’s also working to protect 160 crucial islands in the Barnegat Bay watershed.

A black-and-white photo of the shuttered Double S Diner in Wantage

Paterson Museum Exhibit to Serve Up Jersey Diner History

“Order’s Up! Paterson and the Rise of the New Jersey Diner,” cocurated by local diner expert Michael C. Gabriele, will spotlight culinary cultural icons.

$3.3 Billion Formula 1-Style Racetrack Proposed for Atlantic City

The project, called the Renaissance at Bader Field, would also include commercial development and residential housing.

People shopping for produce at an outdoor market

Nonprofit Works to Combat Food Deserts in Northern NJ

City Green provides access to affordable local produce while educating the communities it serves.

Rachel Martens and Janette Ashfarian, hosts of the "Lost in Jersey" podcast

Two Former Brooklynites Felt Lost in New Jersey. Their Friendship Led to a Podcast

Lost in Jersey features eclectic discussions with New Jerseyans about everything from politics and parenting to home decor and therapy.

Writer John McPhee

Famed Author John McPhee’s New Book Looks at His Writing Projects

Celebrated writer John McPhee has offered in-depth explorations of diverse subjects such as the Pine Barrens, Alaska and oranges. The Princeton resident takes a different tack in Tabula Rasa: Volume 1.

Spruce Up Your Patio or Poolside With These Backyard Beauties

Don’t let the sun go down on these chic finds.

Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe With These Vacation-Ready Staples

Enjoy your coastal excursions in stylish swimwear, sunnies, sandals and more.

Rides on the boardwalk in Wildwood at dusk

Steve Adubato: Why I Love the Jersey Shore

From classic ice cream spots to a new water park in Atlantic City, there are so many reasons to adore the Shore this summer.

FEATURES

Anthony Volpe of the New York Yankees

From New Jersey to the New York Yankees: Anthony Volpe’s Garden-State Roots

After spending his formative years in Watchung and Morristown, Volpe crossed the river to join Major League Baseball’s most legendary franchise.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer at the New Milford Fire Department

NJ’s Josh Gottheimer Seeks Common Ground in a Fiercely Divided Washington

“If you’re from Jersey, you can take a few punches.”

A freighter floats under the Bayonne Bridge

NJ Is Leaving the Commission Overseeing Port Corruption. But Does the Mob Still Lurk?

New Jersey has pulled out of the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, created in 1953 to fight organized crime on the docks.

Highlands Ridge Park in Chester

We Bet You Didn’t Know These Things About New Jersey

From shocking factoids to forgotten history, our extensive list of items that even the most seasoned New Jerseyans might not know about our home.

Ben Gravy

Yes, the Jersey Shore Has a Thriving Surf Scene

“When our waves get good, they are world-class.”

Guests at the Atlantic City Pop Festival in 1969

Two Weeks Before Woodstock, NJ Held Its Own Iconic Music Festival

The Atlantic City Pop Festival was arguably the greatest assemblage of recording artists to ever perform at the Shore.

The Howe House on Claremont Avenue in Montclair

Montclair’s Howe House a Testament to NJ’s Uncomfortable and Dark Past

Known locally as the slave house for many years, the circa-1800 structure may soon be a historic landmark.

Masaru Nakawatase

Seabrook Farms: The History of NJ’s Japanese Enclave During WWII

The 57-acre Cumberland County farm hired thousands of Japanese Americans who were being held in internment camps during the war.

Cast members from "Zombie Wedding"

Vineland on the Verge of Becoming a Filmmaking Hub in South Jersey

Weekly World News Film—which shot its new movie, Zombie Wedding, in Vineland last year—is poised to put the Cumberland County town on the map.

Highlands Ridge Park in Chester

The Story Behind Chester’s Abandoned Telephone Pole Farm

Highlands Ridge Park is home to a strange sight: hundreds of old telephone poles standing like trees.

Beekeeper Frank Mortimer

Why Honeybees Are Crucial to NJ’s Identity

Our reputation as the Garden State depends on these buzzing creatures.

Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

Why Proper Management of NJ’s Forests Has Never Been More Important

Large, resilient, connected forest landscapes are vital for the conservation of biodiversity—and to combat global warming.

Morristown native Todd Wyckoff in a forest

Meet the Man Who Oversees All of NJ’s Trees

“We’re trying to create diverse, resilient ecosystems that can withstand all the forces on them,” says Todd Wyckoff, our new State Forester.

Patty Barber, manager of daily operations at Silverball Retro Arcade in Asbury Park

Silverball Retro Arcade in Asbury Park: A Treasure Trove of Classic and Rare Games

Boasting childhood favorites like Skee-Ball and Pac-Man, plus hundreds of rare and vintage pinball machines, Silverball is a year-round destination.

Jersey Shore’s Historic Life-Saving Service Stations Find New Purpose

The more than two dozen buildings along our coastline, often hidden in plain sight, have been renovated as private homes or repurposed for diverse uses.

Dr. Jason M. Auerbach, the official oral surgeon for the New Jersey Devils

Meet the Oral Surgeon for the New Jersey Devils and More 2023 Top Dentists

Five local practitioners share what makes them smile—in and out of the office.

HOME & GARDEN

'RHONJ' star Dolores Catania's Bergen County town house

Inside ‘RHONJ’ Star Dolores Catania’s Bergen County Town House

The home’s elevated urban aesthetic celebrates the owners’ preferences while honoring its contemporary bones.

EAT & DRINK

Halibut à la Don Pino at Ristorante Lucca in Bordentown

At Lucca in Bordentown, Italian Elegance Is Redefined

Yes, there’s a dress code—but the food, drink and service are anything but stuffy.

Meet the Champion Pizza Maker Behind Morristown Hotspot Coniglio’s

Nino Coniglio brought his pizza empire across the Hudson River to a locale he calls “a fantasy.”

Assorted temaki rolls at Nami Nori in Montclair.

This Montclair Restaurant Specializes in Taco-Style Sushi Rolls

Nami Nori was started by three friends who worked at America’s only three-star Michelin sushi spot. Their goal: a fun, affordable place with top-notch ingredients.

Panini at Trattoria MV

‘Sunday Sauce Meets Sunday Football’ at Trattoria MV in Bernardsville

The Italian restaurant–slash–sports bar boasts great food, an upbeat vibe and a friendly waitstaff.

Sesame-studded, rare Ahi tuna slices piled with Asian slaw and sriracha-lime aioli are served on a fresh brioche bun at Wally's in Surf City

The Surf City Eatery Feeding Hungry LBI-Goers for Over Half a Century

Whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, be sure to get the crumb cake.

Bottles of Striped Lion Distilling rum next to two cocktails

Why Do We Take Rum for Granted?

We tend to forget about this delicious, diverse and adaptable spirit.

EXIT RAMP

Illustration of caterpillars growing in a bedroom with a window view of a car being packed for college

A Love Letter to the Oft-Overlooked Caterpillar

Everyone beams at butterflies. I lavish attention on their unassuming precursors.