Dr. Rocco DiAntonio is the fourth owner of Bayonne Smile Center, a legacy practice that has cared for the families of Bayonne, NJ, for over 30 years. He is honored to be recognized as a New Jersey Monthly Top Dentist and remains committed to treating your family with gentle, state-of-the-art dentistry.
It is an honor and a privilege to be recognized as a New Jersey Monthly Top Dentist,' says Dr. Rocco DiAntonio, a personable doctor who is building a practice in Bayonne. 'It shows that I am committed to providing outstanding care to my patients. Dr. Rocco DiAntonio was selected for as a New Jersey Top Dentist in 2018 and 2019.
Dr. DiAntonio delivers the highest quality reconstructive, cosmetic and implant dentistry in the most modern way. His office is equipped with all the newest dental technology, as one might expect from a millennial dentist.
The mission of Dr. DiAntonio's practice is to build relationships with patients as a partner in their oral health. 'Connecting with patients separates a good dentist from a great dentist,' he says.'I want to be your dentist for life.'
A member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honors fraternity, Dr. DiAntonio graduated from UMDNJ with highest honors, then completed a residency at the VA New Jersey Health Care System in East Orange. He started working at his Bayonne office immediately after his residency and plans to stay there for his career.
He believes strongly in continuing education so he may stay up to date on all the latest materials, techniques and technologies. He belongs to The Academy of Comprehensive Dental Studies, the longest running dental study club in America. Hes a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the New Jersey Dental Association and attends Pikes Peak Study Club courses in Colorado. In 2017, he attended a dental implant mini residency at the Dental Implant Learning Center. When he is not working or spending his free time advancing his knowledge in dentistry, he enjoys golfing, skiing, exercising and attending New York Giants football games.
When Dr. Pete had his front tooth knocked out on the football field as an adolescent, his dentist gave him the confidence to smile again. He thus learned at a young age just how important a smile can be to ones self-esteem.
I want to make people feel great about themselves! I listen to their wants and concerns. I educate them about what's going on in their mouths and give them the best available treatment options. They decide.
Dr. Marisenojs interest in dentistry began during childhood. She was always fascinated by dental procedures when she accompanied her parents on their dental visits. She was further inspired to pursue the career of dentistry during her undergraduate years at Fordham University where she graduated magna cum laude. She was involved in microbiology research where she studied the pathogenesis of periodontal disease. After college, she went on to attend The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where she graduated in 2007.
During dental school she engaged in community work including Give Kids a Smile Dat and the Special Olympics. SHe also traveled to South Dakota on a volunteer trip with Indian Health Services (IHS) to provide charitable dental treatment to the local American Indian reservation. Dr. Marisenoj completed a one-year residency program at Staten Island University Hospital where she was awarded the University Hospital Excellence Award.
Dr. Marisenoj actively pursues continuing education to provide the best dentistry to her patients. She is Dawson Academy trained, Lumineer Certified and a certified Invisalign provider. She is a member of the American Dental Association, NYSDA, and Richmond County Dental Society. She prides herself on a conservative approach to dentistry that restores the esthetic and functional needs of her patients and is known for her gentle, caring, and compassionate approach.