Early on in the beginning of my practice, I was motivated to create a culture and atmosphere in our practice that tried to make the patients visit as easy and comfortable as possible. For an oral surgery office, at times, this is not an easy task. Yet still we strive to prevent delays in the office and treat all of our patients with the utmost respect, kindness with great consideration for the time they spend with us.
Although we are performing surgical procedures, we value the customer service aspect as equally as important. When I started my practice my first (and only) employee was a woman named Pat. She was not only my receptionist but my dental assistant as well. She had a kind and gentle way about her and was just the type of person that you enjoyed being with. I learned a lot from her and she set a tone in our office of kindness and compassion, while at the same time being accurate and appropriate with the tasks she performed. This attitude of caring for our patients feelings and not only their physical needs has been a cornerstone of our practice for over 30 years.
You will find the staff in our office to be caring and compassionate. We understand that you really dont want to be here and have surgery. But we will try to make your visit as easy and comfortable as possible.
We will very often get cards, thank you notes, or just a word in passing telling us how happy people were with their visit or how they thought that they were going to have a terrible experience and it was much better than they expected. These are the messages that we get and the indications from our patients that tell us that we are doing our job. We also get tons of cookies and donuts which none of us really want to eat- but we do!
Hometown Clifton New Jersey Undergraduate Education Lehigh University 1977 Dental School Fairleigh Dickinson University 1981 Internship and Residency Jersey City Medical Center 1985 Director of Dentistry St Marys Hospital Passaic new jersey Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Anesthesiology Named a Top Dentist by New Jersey Monthly magazine for 11 years Married with 3 children Hobbies Fishing, skiing, golf, and travelling
Patients often ask why I chose oral surgery as a career? For me it was a natural progression of pursuing my interests and following my dreams that steered me down the path to oral surgery. While in high school, it became apparent that science was my strength, as I electively enrolled in as many courses as allowed. This combined with my other hobbies of art and sports directed me toward the field of dentistry.
Once in dental school, it was the early didactic courses in pathology and the later clinical participation in the oral surgery clinic that led me to seek a position in an oral surgery residency. In residency, I engaged myself in as many learning opportunities as I could find, often pioneering new experiences to enhance my training.
I enjoy the career I have chosen and look forward to treating each patient as an individual with unique needs and expectations. I understand the apprehension and stress a surgery can induce and attempt to make every patients experience as pleasant as possible.
Hometown Hanover, Maryland Undergraduate Education University of Maryland, College Park Dental School University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Residency Beth Israel/Jacobi Medical Center Board Certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Hobbies Running, Cooking, Reading
My earliest memory of having an interest in dentistry was getting hit in the mouth with a baseball when I was 14 years old. A fastball came by high and inside, and those were the days before mouth guards were everywhere. Needless to say, that was a bad combination, and the next thing I knew one of my front teeth was now sitting sideways in my mouth.
I remember Dr. Harrison being very friendly, and very cool. He drove a Corvette. He talked about football and girls with me. Hed say Whats up, dude? when I walked in. In other words, he took what could have been a very nerve-wracking experience, and made it a lot more comfortable.
Look, nobody wants to come see the oral surgeon. But if I can be warm and compassionate, maybe I can make the experience a little more comfortable. Thats why, when I see a patient, I try to have the same approach Dr. Harrison did. To be completely honest, at this point I dont have the first memory of what he actually did from a procedure standpoint while I was seeing him. What I do remember is that his kindness and good nature helped make a nervous little kid feel a lot more comfortable.
Hometown St. Petersburg, FL Undergraduate Education University of South Florida, 1998 Dental School University of Pennsylvania, 2003 Internship and Residency Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, 2008 Medical Staff St. Marys Hospital, Passaic, NJ Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Named a Top Dentist by New Jersey Monthly magazine, 2 years Married with 2 children Hobbies Fitness, Golf, Woodworking
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 615 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestEvelyn Santiago
a year ago
I've needed Dr Marsh many times over the years. He has earned my trust. He knows that anxiety causes me to forget everything he says 2 seconds after he has said it and will repeat patiently and thoroughly as I keep notes. Up to date in any surgical procedure I have ever needed - and there were no surprises as to how long my recovery time would be (bone graft, implants, sinus lift) they healed exactly as predicted. I always feel I have his attention, his care and that he has put together a great team to ensure desired outcomes. Modern, Clean, sanitized environment with efficient staff. I'm billed correctly, called promptly and given written instructions anytime it was required. 5 Stars for sure!!
Doc Dix
a year ago
Dr. Scoggins is a highly qualified, caring physician. Her support staff are courteous and cheerful. All surgical procedures suggested were thoroughly explained along with any reasonable alternatives. I was informed exactly what my costs would be. Follow up with me after my procedure was done was greatly appreciated.
Simon German Jr
a year ago
Phenomenal crew and professionalism would highly recommended this Oral Dental Office in Clifton.
Lionor Carpenter
a year ago
Had an amazing experience. Everyone was very professional and accommodating. Highly recommend
Glenna Verderosa
a year ago
Dr.Lindsay scoggins is and amazing Dr. And assistant was great also.
Teddy Constandelis
a year ago
Had a lovely visit with Dr Gorab today everyone in the office was very professional. Dr Gorab explained everything in detail and put me at ease answering my questions. I highly recommend this office
Jeffrey Finkelstein
a year ago
I'm a referring dentist to this practice. They've taken care of my family since we graduated dental school. Great office, great practitioners. My patients drive for miles.
jody Saltamachia
a year ago
Caring professional staff. Exceptional treatment.
Yash Patil
a year ago
I did a surgery at this location in Nov 2021. My insurance paid most of the cost and the for the remaining copay + additional cost, i used my cc to make sure there are no issue. Now, mid Sept 2022, I get a debt collector notice saying I owe them more money. I have already moved out of state. I called the office and talk to front desk and their response was, we mailed you and called you once in June. When I asked for dates for correspondence, I was give June 7 is when I called apparently. I looked at my call records for 2 days prior and after and even sent them snapshot and there was no call. The front office response was, we cant do much about it. You have to pay late fees along with remaining cost. What a horrible place to get anything done. I havent received a single email, mail or phone call to simply make me aware that I owe anything and I would have paid it right away. Now, I gotta deal with debt collectors and dispute the whole thing. I would not recommend this place to anyone
Sherry Dally
a year ago
This is the second implant needed and completed by Dr Gorab. He and his staff are very thorough and professional putting me at ease and explaining the process. Outcome has been great. Very little discomfort
Grace Salvato
a year ago
Was very impressed with the professionalism and courtesy of the entire staff
Felicia Gardner
a year ago
Wonderful staff and Dr. Marsh is an excellent surgeon with a delightful manner!
Ron P
a year ago
Wisdom tooth extraction was super fast and painless. Doctor Scoggins was excellent. The staff was great as well.
Sheri Finkelstein
a year ago
The staff is polite and very efficient . Dr Scogins is wonderful and caring, and explains clearly.
April M.
a year ago
Amazing experience with Dr. Scoggins. The process was simple, quick, easy, and straightforward. I decided on Clifton for their great reviews and I'm more than happy to recommend their services for wisdom tooth extraction. I went for the initial consultation with Dr. Scoggins, booked the surgery date, and voila, done and done. I healed wonderfully and now 7 weeks post op following the doctor's instruction. Also noting that they gave me an accurate financial breakdown and went through the entire bill with me. No surprises day of and with the insurance company. Highly recommend!
Scott Sherman
a year ago
Great service and oral surgery care.
George Galiatsis
a year ago
Wonderful team, very friendly and respectful staff. My procedure went very smooth and fast and were always checking too see if I am ok. Definitely recommend them.
Jeanmarie Wieczerzak
a year ago
Dr Marsh is very professional and very personable. I had an implant procedure done today, he explains step by step what he's doing and makes you feel very at ease.
Naomi Liebler
a year ago
The staff here are uniformly helpful and compassionate--they understand that no one comes to an oral surgeon casually, and given that most (i.e., my) dental insurance doesn't pay for most of what gets done here, they also understand that the pain is often financial as well as physical. They COULD just dismiss patients with "that's the way it is," but in this office, they get on the phone to the insurer and try to get us maximum help. That would be enough if that were all, but beyond this extraordinarily supportive team from front-desk to surgical and technical assistants, they clearly follow the model and expectations of the surgeon: Dr. Christopher Marsh sets a very high bar for skillful, smart, thoughtful, and (again) compassionate care. He really is quite amazing: I have now had three (or four? can't remember) dental implants at his expert hands. I don't know how he does it, but I have never had ANY post-op pain or problem of any kind. No one looks forward to this kind of surgery, but if I have to do it again (I still have a few teeth left!), he's the man--and he delivers it all with really great humor and thorough explanations--two extras for which I am very grateful.
Jeff Ort
a year ago
Great office and team, made me comfortable for an uncomfortable experience. Staff is attentive and was able to explain the process. Received a follow-up call to make sure all was well! Great team, and thank you Dr. Marsh
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