Elizabeth grew up in Kearny and graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Bergen Community College. She has since enjoyed working in the dental field and educating her patients on how to achieve optimal health. Elizabeth loves interacting with patients and getting to know them on a personal level to truly make them feel like a part of our Smile Today family. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they have three adorable children and a cat, Ernie.
Hardi studied to become a dentist in India and came to the USA in 2008. She graduated from the NYU Dental Hygiene program in 2012 to pursue her desire to help people maintain healthy smiles. She finds working at Smile Today to be a lot of fun and is proud of the quality, pace, and professional care we deliver to the community. She has been married to her husband for 9 wonderful years and they love spending time with their two sons.
Tatiana grew up in Bloomfield, NJ and is fluent in Spanish. She graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Rutgers University. She is very passionate about the dental field and strives to make patients feel comfortable while in her chair. Tatiana enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them on how they can improve their oral health and maintain a beautiful smile. Tatiana enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their daughters.
Daniel graduated from Hofstra University with his Bachelors Degree and from the State University of NY with his Dental Hygiene Degree. Daniel has a strategic and thorough approach on handling dental and periodontal issues and the ability to communicate information clearly to patients. Patients also appreciate his calming and compassionate manner. Daniel enjoys spending his free time with his family and learning more about advanced dental hygiene techniques to provide our patients with the best care.
Beyeline grew up in New York and recently moved to New Jersey. She began her dental career in July 2013 as a dental assistant and is currently pursuing an Accounting Degree from SUNY Plattsburgh, while managing the daily and billing operations of Smile Today. Beyeline loves being a part of the Smile Today team because of its culture of friendship, great communication, and transparency. During her free time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her son, Caleb.
Daniella is one of the first and last smiling faces you will see when you walk into our office. She enjoys assisting patients in coordinating their treatment goals with their finances and insurance benefits. She believes that everyone at the practice goes the extra mile for patients and wants to make sure theyre taken care of and happy. Originally from the Island of Trinidad and Tobago, she lives with her husband, three children, and their dogs.
Heather grew up in Wayne, NJ and graduated with her registered dental assisting license in 2015. She has a true passion for the dental field and that most definitely shines through her work. She is great at calming nerves, explaining treatment, and making your entire visit with us more enjoyable and comfortable. Heather is dedicated to expanding her knowledge about her profession and is also Smile Todays Clinical Coordinator. She lives in Montclair with her cat and dog and enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.
Denise is one of the sweetest and most empathetic people you will meet at Smile Today. She grew up in Passaic Park with 2 other siblings. She currently attends Essex County College to obtain her associates degree in Liberal Arts. With over 5 years of experience in the dental profession, Denises top priority is to make our patients feel welcomed and cared for.
Elisa earned her Dental Assisting License in 2021, after years of dreaming of a career in dentistry. She recently relocated to New Jersey from Cambridge, MA where she grew up. Elisa works well with patients of all ages and is fluent in Spanish. She loves trying new restaurants and exploring her new home state with her daughter, Sofia.
Our beautiful dental office features a warm and welcoming atmosphere, advanced technology, and a caring and friendly team that is ready to help you smile! From our cozy reception area to our bright and airy treatment rooms, you will find everything you need and more when it comes to your comfort and dental care. Check out our office below and then come see it in person!
So, why the fear of the dentist? People are anxious about dental visits for different reasons. Some anticipate pain. Others worry that the dentist might be rushed or neglect their concerns. Additional stressors include negative memories of past experiences and even the sterile smell of the dental office. Sometimes, simply interrupting the normal days routine for a dentist visit creates anxiety.
If you want to get your teeth straightened without attracting too much attention to yourself then Invisalign can be a great option for you. Invisalign aligners work to straighten the teeth simply and effectively and are also virtually invisible, meaning youll start feeling more confident about your smile in no time.
One of the most important things to know when getting Invisalign is that once you start using it youllneed to get serious about brushing and flossing.If you find it hard to stick to a regular schedule with your oral hygiene then you may have a hard time with Invisalign as well.
While youll be able to remove your aligners when its time to eat, food particles may get stuck in your teeth and in your aligners if you put them back again before brushing, This can lead to bacteria growth and issues such as cavities and tooth decay.
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 380 reviews
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a year ago
My first time going to this dentist and it went well. The dentist and the staff were very professional and courteous. I felt welcome as soon as I walked in through the door. They guide me through every steps during my procedures and they were very gentle. Waiting area and rooms were cozy and clean.
Nancy Jaime
a year ago
Great service
Aliyah Cooper
a year ago
The experience was good
felix abu
a year ago
Great service. I came in for my cleaning and they noticed that one of my fillings were starting to come off. They were able to take care of it right away so I didn't have to come back.
Andrew Branch
a year ago
Great practice. Dr. Hanft always makes sure I am comfortable during procedures, and under his care I've become a significantly less nervous dental patient. He is also an excellent communicator about what work I need done or am likely to need done in the future, and I appreciate his straightforwardness on this front. The entire office staff is warm, friendly and professional.
Jamie Restaino
a year ago
I had a visit today with Dr. Pilar that I was not looking forward to, but I have to say, Dr Pilar was wonderful as usual!! Dr. Pilar is so patient and so soothing when you're in her chair...always making sure that your not in any kind of discomfort...just wonderful...an Heather was great too!!! I would recommend Dr. Pilar to anyone who's looking for a wonderful dentist....
margaret velasquez
a year ago
Had my first visit at Smile Today. Dr. Pilar and her staff are very professional and polite. I felt quite at ease.
Roseann Poff
a year ago
Had an appointment this past week. Received call day of my appt I could come in earlier than my scheduled time. The office is nice and bright and clean. The atmosphere is very relaxing. The girls are helpful and pleasant. Met with Dr. Ben. We discussed a lot of options and procedures for what I needed to have done and I had tons of questions. He answered every one and believe me our discussion went on for quite awhile. He was so patient. Did not rush you. Did not pressure you. They also offer a dental plan. I highly recommend this facility
JW
a year ago
Great service and excellent team care. Very knowledgeable staff committed to success. On a rating scale, 12 out of 10. Keep up the amazing service, patient care and going above and beyond.
Anna Bermingham
a year ago
Always a pleasure coming here. I've been a patient for 10+ years and love Dr. Pilar, Liz and the rest of the team. Today my 10 year old daughter had a procedure done with Dr. Hanft. She was visibly anxious and upset. He was very kind and patient with her. Explained everything to her before he did anything. I was super impressed with Dr. Hanft and thankful for his calm and patient demeanor.
Barbara Quigley
a year ago
I visited Smile Today. Dr. Pilar is a brilliant clinician. Not only adept at procedures, she has created an efficient and timely master plan to improve my overall dental health. I trust her judgment completely. My hygienist, Marti, a skilled and knowledgeable professional, did a great job. Dental care just doesn't get better than this!
EVY Sings
a year ago
Just got my first cleaning at "Smile Today" and the experience was phenomenal! The front desk staff greeted me with such pleasure, everyone was on time, the hygienist was very gentle and actually cared about my sensitivity and for my check-up, Dr. Pilar walked in and just made me feel comfortable in moving forward with my next step. Amazing staff.. Thank you <3
Eridania Navarro
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) I loved this place, the many are very efficient and pleasant, they attended me immediately at my appointment time, I recommend it, Diana did the cleaning for me and was very courteous and kind. The doctor is a very kind and precessional love. I recommend this place. (Original) Me encanto este lugar , las muchas son muy eficientes y agradable , me atendieron inmediatamente a mi hora de sita la recomiendo , diana me hiso la limpieza y fue muy cortes y amable . La doctora es un Amor muy amable y precessional . Yo recomiendo este lugar .
Bella Dancer
2 years ago
Always such a great experience at smile today , clean professionel and kind atmosphere !
Regina Ganey
2 years ago
Always a great experience. Love the team
Abdul Aziz Khan
2 years ago
Wonderful Dr and staff.
Jennifer Coronel-Aponte
2 years ago
I have been taking my kids to this dentist for a few years now and have always had a pleasant experience. We are always seen on time and the office staff is nice and knowledgeable. The hygienist who saw my nervous 5 year old yesterday took lots of extra care and time with her to make her comfortable and it made such a difference!
Tracey Valentine
2 years ago
Kind and professional staff
Nourish Cruz
2 years ago
Short wait time, clean office, very pleasant staff & Dentist. I would recommend & return.
Marianna Hrubovcak
2 years ago
Amazing Doctor and Amazing staff
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