Dr. Robert Damurjian is a member of the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, and a member of the Monmouth Ocean County Dental Society, and is an Attending Physician and Clinical Instructor at Monmouth Medical Center. He volunteers his time at the Monmouth Medical Center Dental Clinic teaching dental residents and caring for those in need. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickenson University school of Dentistry in 1981. Dr. Damurjian is a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore, growing up in Point Pleasant Beach, is married and has two sons. He resides in Colts Neck. He enjoys many outdoor activities including gardening, jogging, skiing, and especially enjoys theater and traveling.
Dr. Damurjian has a staff of two hygienists; Ivone Lopes, RDH, CDA, RDA, a graduate of UMDNJ and Gayle Scholl, RDH a graduate of UMDNJ, and three dental assistants to help provide excellent care to his patients. His Office Manager Sharon Catelli is available to professionally answer any questions you may have.
Bacteria in your mouth form a sticky film (plaque) on teeth and gums. If not removed, this hardens into a crust (tartar). The bacteria in plaque and tartar can cause an infection called periodontal disease. This can lead to pain, gum damage, bone loss, and even tooth loss. Scaling and root planning is a special type of cleaning done by a general dentist, dental hygienist, or periodontist (dentist specializing in gum and bone problems). This cleaning removes plaque and tartar from beneath the gums. This helps restore health to your gums and teeth.
Your dentist looks at your gums for color changes, bleeding, swelling, and recession. Your teeth are checked for looseness and sensitivity. Full mouth x-rays show if there is bone loss around your teeth. You may be asked about your health to see if a medical condition, like diabetes, is contributing to your periodontal disease.