Dr. Peter Antonellis is a North Jersey native and spent the early years of his life in nearby Bergen County. He is a proud alumnus of Don Bosco Preparatory High School, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Antonellis went on to receive a bachelors degree in Biology with honors from Rutgers University. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, followed by a two year orthodontic residency. He obtained his Orthodontic Specialty Certification in 1983. Dr. Antonellis is Board Certified and has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics since 1996.

When hes not treating patients, Dr. Antonellis enjoys golfing and time with family and friends. His other passion is oil painting which has produced some wonderful portraits, some of which are displayed in his waiting room.

Dr. Rebecca Eis was raised in Bergen County, New Jersey, where her father is a general dentist. She began her journey to becoming an orthodontist in her senior year at Barnard College in New York City with a major in Neuroscience and Behavior. After college, Dr. Eis returned to New Jersey to attend dental school at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark earning her DMD degree. Immediately following dental school, Dr. Eis continued her training at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in a three-year residency program in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. During that time, Dr. Eis also earned her Masters in Dental Science degree.

Dr. Eis enjoys connecting with her patients and making them feel at ease while making positive changes to their lives by creating beautiful and healthy smiles. When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Eis enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors hiking, running in the park, skiing or going to the beach.

Colleen received her degree in Dental Assisting from the Dental Studies Institute. She is a certified Orthodontic Assistant with a NJ Radiology license, as well as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with expanded functions. Colleen is CPR certified.

On a personal note, Colleen is married with three children. She is well known to brag about and spoil her beautiful grandchildren and lab named Monti. She also enjoys gardening and music in her spare time.

Kelly received her degree in Dental Assisting from the Dental Studies Institute. She is a certified Orthodontic Assistant and Radiology Technologist, as well as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with expanded functions. Kelly also obtained certification though the DANB (Dental Assisting National Board) for Commitment to Dental Assisting Excellence and Dedication to Quality Patient Care. She is also CPR certified.

As administrator of our Oral Hygiene Program sponsored by Oral B, she can be seen offering personalized brushing instructions to our patients. The program provides patients entering into comprehensive treatment with a kit containing a SmartSeries 5000 electronic toothbrush, specially designed orthodontic brush heads and a Pro Health oral rinse. With Kellys enthusiasm for good oral health, this program has been well received by our patients.

Ahiskel Zambrano has been with our team for over 5 years. She received her certification in Dental Assisting and Radiology Technology from Fortis Institute. Ahiskel is also a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and CPR certified.

As a fully credentialed assistant, Ahiskel assists with all patient orthodontic care including mechanical adjustments and diagnostic records. She is also liason to our orthodontic laboratories for fabrication of retainers and other orthodontic appliances. Ahiskel loves everything about her job, especially meeting new patients and helping to create beautiful smiles!

Anafaye Vandenberg has been with our practice for almost 5 years. She is a graduate of Berdan Institute with certifications in Dental Assisting and Radiology Technology, and is also a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and CPR certified.

As a fully certified Incognito specialist, she assists Dr. Antonellis with all lingual bandings and mechanical adjustments. In addition, Anayfaye completes diagnostic records and provides instructions to ensure good oral hygiene to all of our patients. She has unique insight into managing lingual braces, since she was treated as an adult with these types of braces. Our patients love her positive attitude and the ability to put them and their parents at ease.

No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.

One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.

Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.

Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.