Dr. Mark A. Santomenna graduated from New York University's College of Medicine and Dentistry in 1980. Prior to dental school, he received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and his graduate degree from Southern Connecticut State College. Since establishing his practice in 1981, Dr. Mark has kept up to date with many continuing education classes, ensuring that patients receive the most comprehensive and advanced dental care available.

Besides dental care, Dr. Marks second passion is Fossils. From boyhood fascination with fossils, young Mark earned two degrees in the field - a BS in biology and a Masters in zoology. He became Dr, Mark when he followed the natural progression from discovery and study of ancient bones to the preservation of living teeth.

Dr. Mark and his wife Annie have been living in Howell for over 30 years raising their daughters. He is very involved in his local community taking care of their needs. During his free time he enjoys reading, weightlifting/training, going to the beach, watching SEC football games, Rutgers wrestling and spending time with his family traveling.

Dr. Arjun Patel was born and raised in New Jersey where he attended Monroe Township High School. He was able to graduate top 10% of his class allowing him to be selected into the 7 year accelerated dental program with New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Program. This program is designed for the top students in the country where only a handful are selected every year.

Dr. Arjun understands the forever changing world of medicine and dentistry so upon graduation he has always been committed to keeping up with the latest technologies and procedures. He continues to expand his skills with over 1000 hours of continuing education already taken including courses in implants, cosmetics and root canals. He is also an active member in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry and American Academy of Implant Dentistry.

Aside from his knowledge and skills, what sets him apart is his ability to develop a warm and trusting relationship with all of his patients to truly understand what is important to them. Dr. Arjun is committed to educating his patients on all aspects of their oral health and only doing what is best for them.

Dr. Christopher J. Garofalo, originally from New York, has called New Jersey home since he was 12 years old. He was raised in Middletown, NJ, attending Middletown High School South, prior to studying Biology and Psychology at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. At Rutgers, Dr. Chris graduated with the highest honors, Summa Cum Laude, and was subsequently selected to attending the College of Dental Medicine at Columbia University, one of the top-ranked universities in the world and one of only three Ivy League Institutions with a Dental Program. During his years at Columbia, Dr. Chris remained involved within several organizations and graduated with multiple awards and distinctions upon being awarded his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Degree.

Dr. Chris later completed a General Practice Residency (GPR) at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ, where he comprehensively treated a diverse patient population using a multi-disciplinary approach. He is currently an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA), and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).

Dr. Chris understands each patient has a unique smile and thus seeks to provide individualized treatment to assist patients in achieving their goals. His ultimate objective is to improve the quality of life for his patients while maintaining a relaxed environment and level of trust to deliver care at the highest level.

Dr. Chris is a big sports fan, closely following teams such as the Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and Scarlet Knights. In his free time you may find him at a sporting event supporting these teams, at the beach, reading, or spending time with his family.

Dr. Mark and his Ramtown Dental Team are perfectionists, highly qualified in the most up-to-date techniques and technology to provide the benefits of ideal dentistry. For adults who experience anxiety over dental care, sedation treatment can be made available.

Because oral health is vitally linked to overall well-being, Dr. Mark's Team takes time to learn about your personal medical history and the medicines you take. Your treatment plan is designed for you alone as part of your total, long- term health care and recorded on CD-Rom, presented to you in your permanent patient folder, and updated as needed.

Dr. Mark and the Ramtown Team will go out of their way to make sure that you are a happy member of the family. To show you how important you are, they celebrate Patient Appreciation Days at holiday times throughout the year. Gift Certificates are awarded to those whose names are drawn from patient entries in the Ramtown prize basket.