The Somerset Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Group has been providing compassionate care to generations of Somerset & Hunterdon county patients. With convenient hours, and offices in Somerville, Lebanon & Hillsborough we provide unparalleled access to care for both our patients and referring doctors.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery training requires additional years of hospital-based surgical and anesthesia training after graduation from dental school. The doctors at Somerset Oral Surgery Group are oral and maxillofacial surgeons who manage a wide variety of conditions relating to the mouth, teeth, and facial regions. Our doctors practice a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery with proficiency in dental implant surgery and wisdom tooth surgery. Our surgeons utilize techniques designed to rebuild bone structure with minimal surgical intervention and optimal patient comfort. Our office can also diagnose and treat facial pain, facial injuries, and fractures.
At Somerset Oral &Maxillofacial Surgery Group, our team of nurses and dental assistants are specially qualified to assist with Intravenous (IV) sedation and outpatient general anesthesia in our state-of-the-art office setting. Our staff continuously monitor our patients during and after surgery to ensure a pleasant experience.
The surgical staff at Somerset Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Group are experienced, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and oral and maxillofacial surgical assistants, who assist in the administration of IV sedation and surgery. Our staff of experienced administrative personnel, are well trained in health and dental insurance policies, and are CPR certified.
Dr. Robert Albin received his D.D.S. degree from New York University College of Dentistry. He completed aone yeargeneral dental residency at Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He then completed his internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons at the Harlem Hospital Center in New York City.
Dr. Albin has served on the Hillsborough Township Board of Health, the Multi-Specialty Advisory Committee of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, New Jersey State Board of Dentistry Committee on Parental Conscious Sedation, New Jersey State Board of Dentistry Committee on Multiple Oral Pre-Medications and committees of Somerset Medical Center and the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Heis a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
Dr. Robert Albin has been in private practice since 1980. He is the past Chief of Oral Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset and the Chairman Emeritus of the Anesthesia Committee of the New Jersey Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons. Dr. Albin is past president of the Central Dental Society 1986-1987, past president of the Central Dental Society of Anesthesiology 1986-1988, past trustee of the New Jersey Dental Association.
Dr. Joel Efron was born in Brooklyn and raised in Queens, New York. Dr. Efron has been a resident of New Jersey since 1981. After attending State University at Albany, Dr. Efron attended dental school at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated with honors & was given a prestigious award at graduation. In 1981, Dr. Efron spent three months at the Queen Victoria Hospital in England doing Oral Surgery. Dr. Efron has been in private practice since 1981.
He has served as the chief of Oral Surgery and Chairman of the Dental Department on numerous occasions at Somerset Medical Center which is now RWJ Somerset. Dr. Efron is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Dental Association. He is also a member of the New Jersey Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Efron & his wife and two children reside in New Jersey. Dr. Efron and his family are avid animal lovers. He and his family have been involved with taking in abandoned animals and have rescued many dogs over the years and plan to continue to do so. Dr. Efron loved skiing and wind surfing and presently still enjoys outdoor activities with his family.
Dr. Alan Hecht was born in Newark and raised in Parsippany.Dr. Hecht is proud to call New Jersey his home. After attending Franklin and Marshall College, he went to dental school at The University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with honors. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Hecht is very involved in the community and local hospital. He is the current Chief of Oral Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He is also the Past President of the New Jersey Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the Past Chairman of the Department of Dentistry at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center Somerset. Dr. Hecht is a Diplomate of The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and The National Dental Board of Anesthesiology.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 85 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestmatt dunn
a year ago
Every employee was extremely kind, welcoming, and eager to answer any questions i had, great staff.
Marty NJ
a year ago
Staff and nurses are extremely nice and comforting. Dr Jacobus is a great oral surgeon. He explains everything is very caring and makes sure the patient is comfortable. Thank you
Valerie Calissi
a year ago
First day hard . Lots of pain after extraction. Second day better. Little hard opening mouthed . Everyone in the office was very nice and kind. Service was quick . Meds helped with pain. Thank you
Shawn Schnoering
a year ago
I am so glad that i chose this office. Every staff member was extremely friendly and comforting. Dr. Albin is the man, and did an incredible job from start to finish. Awesome bedside manner and surgical skills. I'm 34 and had all 4 wisdom teeth removed without a hitch. I'm on day 2 and have only taken a few ibuprofen. If you are nervous about getting wisdom teeth removed or anything extracted, come here!
Melissa McGlynn
a year ago
Fast & took care of me. Made sure i was alright throughout the procedure.
nick "ortunick"
a year ago
I had an amazing visit I was in and out quickly and they were so helpful and so kind to me! Especially dr jacobus!
Alexandra Folkner
2 years ago
Excellent place! I had 4 wisdom teeth removed, 1 impacted Caine that was in a difficult position and another tooth pulled to make room in my mouth for braces. 6 teeth removed total, Dr Albin was extremely understanding and comforting to my anxiety about the procedure every step of the way. He helped to relax me and assure me. It was over before I knew it. After the procedure at no point did I feel rushed I was monitored and checked on regularly until I was ready to go. Definitely recommend Dr Albin.
Dicla Veliz
2 years ago
Thank you for being so professional and empathetic! I recovered fast from the oral surgery.
Chrystal
2 years ago
I am literally still in the office while leaving this! Best experience ever! Dr Robert was amazing. The staff so friendly. I'm 17 weeks pregnant and needed an extraction ASAP they got me in. The Surgeon ws so mindful of me being pregnant and concerned about me feeling pain. He numbed the area with a local and removed the tooth so fast I didnt realize he was already done! So happy. Definitely recommend the Hillsborough location!!
Bill Tomasko
2 years ago
Super friendly accommodating staff and Doctors!!!
Brandon Loree
2 years ago
I went to see Dr. Jacobus to have my wisdom teeth pulled. For a lot of people it could be a very scary surgery, I was even worried myself going into it. HOWEVER all of my worry went away the moment I stepped in the office. From the wonderful ladies at the front desk, to the wonderful nurses and the Dr himself, the process was painless. Everything was explained properly and all of my questions were answered. The operation was quick, thorough, and felt like 5min. The whole staff took great care of me and even followed up to make sure I was feeling okay. If I ever need a procedure for oral surgery in the future I'll be sure to come back. Otherwise, I hope my word puts confidence in your decision to see the good doctor!
Sylvia Jones
2 years ago
I'm not sure what to say except some of the staff could possibly be racist. They were nice enough, but they definitely don't know how to deal with dementia patients who have physical disabilities. My mother who is African American, lives in a nice nursing home due to dementia, but they found this dentist for my mother. We went there with an aid who was South Asian from India and the receptionist came off a little rude to her. We got there 15m early and filled out paperwork that didn't need to be filled out on account the nursing home sent all the info they needed in an envelope that they never opened until after we we're finally in an exam room and the aid and I asked them to open it. So while we were completing these docs, a LatinX patient came in w an appt it appeared. Thereafter a white male came in with no appointment it seemed. They took him over my mother and the LatinX patient. Now maybe he was an emergency, but taking him first, they blamed on me not completely their paperwork on time. I could have finished that in the exam room - better yet , the receptionist should've opened the envelope. This backed up my mother's appt. Once we were finally were called in, they tried to hoist my mother into the dental chair. I have MS and an in a chair myself so I couldn't help. The man handling of her was scaring my mother so I told them to stop. Eventually, they figured out a way to X-ray my mom without her going into the chair. My mother also had a very loose tooth that needed to come out. The doctor, a nice young man, decided to use a topical anesthetic on her, which I agreed to due to the looseness of the tooth. He applied the topical and just 5 secs later pulled the tooth. My mom screamed. Gauze was not applied until after I saw she was spitting out blood on the floor and I still I had to ask them to apply it. They wrote down no instructions for care which I could tell frustrated the charge nurse back at the nursing home. They did tell me what and how she should eat and drink over the next few days which I relayed to the aid and the charge nurse. With what the world is now learning about how doctors have treated African Americans over the decades and how the elderly are often dismissed in America, in my mom's case I question if they have her best interests in mind. I hope I'm wrong to think they may discriminate, but this was my opinion. Also, If you have a parent with less than normal physical and mental abilities, that's not the place for their oral care.
Maria Miraldo
2 years ago
This was my second extraction at Somerset Oral Maxillofacial Surgery group. I had Dr. Jacobus and I was very nervous since my first one did not go very well but he was amazing. Made me feel very comfortable and explained everything he was doing. It was so quick that I didn't even notice when he pulled out the tooth and I didn't feel any pain which was awesome. Thank you so much
monisha powell
2 years ago
My experience with thisDentist and staff was awesome. I was having an issue with my insurance and they worked everything out. They made me so comfortable and they are very professional. If you need oral surgery or implants make an appointment, you will be so happy. Thank you so much!!!
Deborah Eddy
2 years ago
My visit went well! I told Dr. Jacobus that I had difficult teeth to remove and that I have a low pain threshold and he listened. He gave me enough novicaine to do the job without having to stop to numb me more. He was a little skeptical about my roots but quickly became a believer. All in all, the tooth came out and all is good so far. Everyone in the office was very friendly and helpful. My only complaint, I couldn't get through on the phone before coming into the office.
Alfredo Malave
2 years ago
Very friendly very clean the staff and doctor were all very sweet kind and knew I was nervous and made me feel at ease thank you so much for wonderful service !
Megumi Abiko
2 years ago
The staff was so nice n sat with me, explained every option for my tooth. I was able to make a decision and totally felt confident about my choice
Lisa S
2 years ago
Exceptional office! Everyone from the front desk/ reception area to the assistants and Dr Albin were extremely professional and helpful. My procedure was explained thoroughly, appts were made very timely, and the experience was a very positive one! I will always highly recommend this practice!!!
Darral Black
2 years ago
Amazing! From both receptionist to the assistant Natalee to DR Albin they where all amazing I had a tooth removed and it was quick and painless and the entire staff made me feel at ease thank you all again
Vialda Molano
2 years ago
I had to remove a tooth and from the receptionist to the nurses was a pleasant experience. My husband and I received and warm welcome. Office is very clean. The doctor's calm and mild manner explained my options and procedures. The nurses were so comforting and pleasant. I was very anxious about the procedure but they helped me so much. I had a wonderful experience in the Hillsborough location.
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