“Being a dentist has not only enabled me to improve people’s smiles and give them a better quality of life, but it has enabled me to make long lasting connections with patients. Our patients are like family and we treasure each and every one of them. When they visit us, it’s like having friends over. I wouldn’t trade that for any other profession in the world.” Dr. Martino

Dr. Martino received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree from NYU in 1992 where he majored in English and minored in both the Classics and pre-medical studies. Dr. Martino received his DDS from Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in 1996 where he graduated with top honors and was inducted into the national academic association Omicron Kappa Upsilon.

While a student at Columbia, Dr. Martino was awarded an academic scholarship from the United States Navy. He began his role as a US Navy dentist upon graduation, attending Officer Indoctrination School in Newport, RI before reporting for duty at Navy Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia. Following this duty station, Dr. Martino became the Dental Officer aboard the USS DETROIT (AOE-4) where he served 2 years as the sole dentist aboard the ship. During this time, the ship did tours of duty throughout the Atlantic and spent six months on deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf participating in Operation Desert Fox and Operation Southern Watch with the USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) Battle Group. Dr. Martino also serves on the Admissions Committee of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. He has owned his practice in Clark since 1999 and has built a welcoming family practice focused solely on his patients dental health and well-being. He provides expert treatment in various areas of dentistry and approaches his work with care, compassion, skill and professionalism.

It is important to Dr. Martino to stay educated and informed on all current advances and trends in dentistry. He attends monthly seminars to stay on top of these cutting edge advances and trends in the profession. Outside of the office Dr. Martino enjoys spending time with his wife Jean, and his two children. His other interests include playing the piano, photography, traveling, skiing and attending Yankees games. Dr. Martino loves to travel to Disney World with his family and is the resident Disney expert in the office. So next time you visit, be sure to pick his brain about all things Disney!

“Dentistry allows me to exercise my passions for both medicine and artistry. I highly value the opportunity to oversee my patients’ oral health. I am so fortunate to love what I do, and, more importantly, I think that translates to a comfortable and positive patient experience.” Dr. Sceppaguercio

Dr. Sceppaguercio completed undergraduate studies in Biology and Latin at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to pursue her dream career of dentistry at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey New Jersey Dental School), where she earned her DMD degree. During her time at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Sceppaguercio served as the vice president of her class and student trustee to the New Jersey Dental Association Board of Delegates. She was also passionately involved in tutoring underclassmen and mentoring pre-dental students in the schools pipeline programs. Her scholastic honors include memberships in Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society, and Phi Beta Kappa.

Upon graduation, Dr. Sceppaguercio completed a one year residency in general dentistry at Morristown Medical Center, where over 8,000 patients per year are treated. In the MMC dental center, Dr. Sceppaguercio provided advanced comprehensive dental care for her family of patients, encompassing all ages and levels of dental need. In addition to providing conventional dental therapies, Dr. Sceppaguercios responsibilities included responding to dental emergencies, managing facial trauma, providing care for developmentally disabled patients, and working closely with her medical counterparts to diagnose, treat, and consult for medically compromised hospital patients. During her residency, Dr. Sceppaguercio was selected to attend the Aesthetic Advantage program, which she completed along with varied other continuing educational programs. She remains involved in continuing education and recently participated in a faculty training program at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Sceppaguercio also strongly believes in the importance of community service, and volunteers providing dental treatment to children at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark.

Dr. Sceppaguercio strongly believes in patient education, prevention, and providing individualized and compassionate care to her patients. She is so thankful to be a part of the Clark Family Dental Associates team! In her time away from the office, Dr. Sceppaguercio enjoys cooking, eating, and travel. She frequents New York City and the Ortley Beach area of the Jersey Shore in her free time.

Melissa has been working for Dr. Martino for over 19 years and has been in the dental field for over 25. Her responsibilities include scheduling, billing, insurance coordinator, and recall. Melissa is the proud mother of two daughters, Brianne and Katelyn and enjoys spending time with them.

Melissa was born and raised in Westfield and continues to make Westfield her home. In her free time, Melissa enjoys spending time with friends, travelling, and gardening. Among her favorite things to do is enjoying a beautiful day at the beach. She also enjoys a good concert or play. Melissa takes great pride in her job and taking care of all of our patients needs. Providing excellent customer service is very important to her. She has taken on many new responsibilities of late and has taken them on with enthusiasm and skill.

Laura has also been working for Dr. Martino for almost 20 years and has been a full time dental hygienist for 36 years. Laura is married and the proud mother of two. She grew up in Carteret. Laura is an avid reader and loves to exercise. Spending time at the beach is one of Lauras favorite things to do and looks forward to the summer every year. Lauras pride and joy is her grandson Benjamin. Laura cherishes the relationships that she has established with her patients over the years. She loves helping her co-workers and considers them all friends. Laura is a very compassionate hygienist and is dedicated to helping her patients overcome any fears of dentistry that they may have. Her commitment to promoting oral health is what makes so many patients request Laura as their hygienist.

Lynn has been a hygienist with Dr. Martino for several years. She has been practicing dental hygiene for her entire career and loves helping all of her patientsfrom the smiling faces of children to those with more advanced gum (periodontal) problems. Educating her patients is very important to Lynn and she will take the extra time needed to help them to keep their smile healthy.

Lynn has raised two children in Cranford and is now enjoying life as an empty nester with her husband. She loves to travel but never to the same place twice! In her free time, Lynn also loves gardening, decorating, and cooking (& eating too!). She is always interested in learning and staying educated on all of the latest advances and trends in dental hygiene. Lynn says that if she won a million dollars, she would go back to school! She has been a wonderful addition to our team and has quickly become an integral part of our office family.

Jennifer loves animals and has visited sanctuaries where she was able to pet and play with monkeys, tigers and wolves, oh my! In her spare time, she also enjoys baking and decorating cake pops, shopping, and travelling. Her favorite vacation spots are Disney World and the Dominican Republic. She hopes to visit Africa one day. Her long-term goals include working with special needs children.

Cheryl joined our team in 2018 and has been a wonderful addition to our office. Her positive and friendly personality helps put our patients at ease and helps to make their experience a pleasant one. Cheryl has been a dental assistant for over 20 years. Having worked for a prosthodontist for many years, Cheryl brings many skills to the office allowing us to offer several additional services to our patients. Cheryl has many interests outside of work including running and spending time at the beach. She is a foodie and is always ready to talk about good food. Cheryl is also a DIY-er and enjoys home projects like refinishing furniture. Above all, Cheryl enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Debbie has been working for Dr. Martino since May of 2021. Despite being relatively new to the team, Debbie has been a Dental Hygienist for over 30 years! Debbie grew up in Sussex County, NJ and has been married to her husband for over 22 years. Debbie is very proud of her two daughters Alyssa and Taylor. Their family recently rescued a 10 month old puppy named Delilah. Whats extra special about this adoption is that Debbies brother and his wife, who live right next door, adopted Delilahs brother Jax! So not only does Debbie live next door to her brother, but so does Delilah! When Debbie is not caring for her patients oral health, she enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether its a hike by the lake or soaking up sun on the beach, Debbie loves it all. She enjoys spending time in her garden and in the winter she loves to ski. If youve met Debbie, you know she loves a good laugh and there is plenty of laughter to be had in our fun office. If you were to ask Debbie what she loves most about her job, she would tell you that she loves meeting people. Being a people person, Debbie loves to establish relationships with her patients and getting to know them. She wants nothing more than to help them keep their mouths healthy and thus helping their overall health. Next time you are in the office, please say hello to Debbie. You will find that she is a patient, caring, and kind person. She is a true team member and has become a valuable addition to an already incredible staff.

Naica has been a member of our dental team for one year. Naica is relatively new to the dental field, having been a dental assistant now for two years. Naica brings an eagerness to learn and calming presence to our patients. She instantly became an integral member of the team. If you ask Naica what she enjoys doing outside of work , she will tell you eating and sleeping! Besides that, she also likes to read and spend quality time with friends and family. She likes road trips, volleyball, bike riding, puzzles, and knitting. Naica is a middle child and has two brothers. Her favorite color is hunter green and heres a fun factshe loves to spell words! She would surely win an office spelling bee! Naica loves being a dental assistant here. She especially loves how everyone is willing to help each other no matter how busy it gets. She appreciates being appreciated which encourages her to show more appreciation for her peers and leaders. Naica has been a wonderful addition to our team and we look forward to all of our patients meeting her.