Dr. Connie Lai grew up in Montville, New Jersey and received her Bachelor's in Biology and Psychology from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She returned to New Jersey to earn her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. During her time in dental school, Dr. Lai was inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Honor Society and graduated among the top of the class. She then moved to snowy Buffalo to complete her Orthodontics Residency as well as her Master of Science in Orthodontics at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Lai is excited to be back in New Jersey for good! Whether it be braces or Invisalign, she loves working with patients of all ages to transform their smiles. Her goal is to make sure her patients are comfortable throughout all aspects of treatment.

Dr. Lai is a board certified orthodontist with the American Board of Orthodontics. She is also a part of the New Jersey Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and North Eastern Society of Orthodontists.

Outside the office, Dr. Lai enjoys spending time with family, her fiance, Alvin, and their cat, Nala. She loves to be outside and enjoys hiking and going to the beach. She also loves food and is always looking for new restaurants to explore.