Dr. Gary Esoldi is board certified in New York and New Jersey and established Riverside Dental Health in 1992. In 1984, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska and went on to graduate in 1989 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree. Dr. Esoldi also completed a post doctorate two-year program in implant surgery and prosthetic reconstruction at New York University School of Dental Medicine and has trained with widely known dental specialists in the field of implantology. He is a member of several prominent associations including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, the International Congress of Oral Implantology, the Academy of Osseo integration, the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and the Academy of CAD/CAM Computerized Dentistry.
With a calm and friendly demeanor and a genuine commitment to his patients, Dr. Esoldi has great experience in performing challenging surgical and aesthetic procedures. Perhaps due to of his background in portrait artistry, he takes great pride in designing a beautiful smile and has been recognized with numerous awards including the Consumer Research Council's America's Top Dentist award as well as the United States Commerce Association- Best of Hackensack Award.
Dr Vele grew up in lake Hiawatha, NJ. He graduated Seton Hall University with a Degree in Computer Science. He attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry and graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree in 1994. Dr. Vele went on to further his dental career when he joined the United States Navy and was attached to the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each one of our team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Born in Bogota, Colombia, Tara was fortunate to have been adopted and was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey before moving to Ridgewood. After working in the dental field for more than 10 years, Tara was so moved by the events of 9/11 that she enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. and served in Kuwait, Iraq, Delaware, and California with honor and distinction.
Tara has become an invaluable member of the Riverside Dental team in both the clinical and front desk areas. She is dedicated and determined to help patients understand both the financial and clinical aspect of their treatment. She handles the daily operations of the practice and goes above and beyond what is expected to insure that every patient has a comfortable and positive experience.
Karen graduated from college with honors as a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been at Riverside Dental Health since 2006. Her knowledge and expertise in managing patient dental care, her gentle touch and her friendly demeanor make her a true asset to the practice. She is an outstanding provider of various periodontal treatments for our patients. Karen truly enjoys helping others and is treasured by our patients. We are certain that she will make your experience remarkable.
Karen is a lifetime resident of Bergen County. She has one daughter, Amanda. In her spare time she loves to spend time with Amanda, her family, and her beautiful dog, Maddie. Her outside interests include spending time in the great outdoors hiking, golfing and swimming. She also loves going to concerts, travelling and cooking.
Monica is a registered dental hygienist who has completed her education at New York University College of Dentistry. She is licensed in the states of New Jersey and New York. By showing extraordinary compassion in patient care she was awarded the Colgate Oral Health Adviser STAR Award. Monica enjoys traveling, baking and scrapbooking. She resides in Bergen County with her husband and Meshu, her pet Yorkie. Monica has been with Riverside Dental Health since 2014. She is fluent in Polish.
Sheryll joined our practice part time as our hygienist. Her charming personality is palpable throughout the office. When she is not working with us, she is the hygienist at RSDM in the Special Care Treatment Center where she has been treating patients for 12 years. Her patients say that she has 'gentle hands', a 'kind nature' and that they feel 'extremely comfortable in the chair'.She has been at Riverside Dental Health since 2014. Sheryll is fluent in Tagalog.
Yelena was born and raised in the country of Belarus. After having graduated college abroad, she decided to come to America. She pursued the study of dental assisting and went on to obtain her X-ray license. She works hard to provide exceptional service and care to our patients and is instrumental in making the clinical area run smoothly. She is fluent in Russian.
Patricia is a NJ certified Dental Assistant with a NJ X-Ray license. A kind caring professional who enjoys her role with patients. Her dedication to the profession makes her an invaluable team member. Patricia is splits her time between the front desk, and clinical duties with the doctors since she started in 2016. Patricia graduated with a bachelors in from Montclair State in 2018.
Lena is a NJ certified Dental Assistant with a NJ X-Ray license. A warm smile and sweet demeanor is what calms nervous patients. She has over 20 years of experience in dentistry. Lena is fluent in Russian. Lena has been a team member since 2018. Lena is a devoted wife and mother.