From the serene, relaxing, and luxurious setting of her office in Manasquan, NJ, Dr. Valerie Barba and her exceptional team have served the local Jersey Shore community for the past 15 years. Gleaning from her experience over the past 35 years in practices in California, New York and New Jersey, she and her team created an unsurpassed patient experience with state-of-the-art technology and care that not only soothes and inspires, but sets the foundation for optimal overall health and wellness.
A southern California native, Dr. Barba earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychobiology and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Jersey Shore University Medical Center Continuing Education Study Club, the Gordon Christensen International Study Club, the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), the American Academy of Clear Aligners (AACA) and the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA). She is also now honored as a Fellow of the AGD.
Married for 35 years and blessed with four children and two grandchildren, Dr. Barba enjoys family life and prioritizes wellness in mind, body and spirit. The continual journey of learning remains important, and having run marathons in the past, health and fitness do as well. Her music ministry at St. Peters Church in Point Pleasant Beach as a Leader of Song and choir member is especially fulfilling. And serving the community on the Board of Directors of the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce is exceptionally gratifying. Dr. Barba was awarded the 2016 Business Excellence Award by the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce and was acknowledged by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey for this accomplishment. .
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
It is my duty to oversee the office, keep it running smoothly, and complete all requests so that Dr. Barba can provide state-of-the-art dentistry to our patients. This includes heading-up special projects, training new staff, continued training of existing staff, and financial coordination. My favorite part of my job is helping our patients achieve optimal dental health, whether it is by holding their hand during a procedure, making their treatment affordable for them, or just being an ear to listen to them. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 18 years, and we have three beautiful children. I enjoy exercising, being a teachers helper for CCD, and spending time with my family.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 195 reviews
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a year ago
I've never witnessed a harder working, a more caring and competent, more highly skilled and educated team of professionals serving and helping others obtain optimum health and wellness through excellent and complete dentistry. This is my team- I couldn't be more proud!! Update 2020: The road forward in these unprecedented times includes new team members who enhance the already stellar clinical excellence that is the patient experience each and every visit! Even dental professionals need our routine cleanings- Mary did a fantastic job with her gentle yet extremely thorough cleaning! Couldn't be more pleased or grateful!! Thank you!!! June 2022 Update: What an excellent experience in the dental chair yesterday! I had the massage feature going on the chair back, the early morning sun drenched room, delightful conversation, my favorite music, and most importantly the most excellent thorough cleaning ever with Heather! She's amazing!! My teeth feel so incredibly clean and great!!! Even I need and APPRECIATE that relaxing, pampering, and gentle care that makes me feel healthier immediately, feel well cared for, and happy knowing that I'm attending to the self-care necessary to keep me going strong. As caretakers of others, one must be in top health and wellness! Thank you Heather for keeping me healthy through your excellent dental care!!! October 2022 Update I couldn't wait for another hygiene appointment with Heather since my sonicare broke! Usually a 6 months interval for me is great, but I realized to really maintain well, the sonicare toothbrush kept that just-got-my-teeth-cleaned feeling, which I love! And I had a bit of hygiene-envy since so many patients rave about Heather saying "It's the best cleaning I've ever had, she's amazing!" So I had to jump in the chair at my first opportunity! I'm working hard on decreasing full body inflammation, with multiple methods and this one, the dental hygiene visit, is tremendously helpful to keep inflammation away and have optimal total body health. Go Heather! #teambarba
Sara Viola
a year ago
I got my invisalign done here and Dr. Barba was the best! So supportive throughout the whole process, highly highly recommend!
Michael Porter, Sr
a year ago
Dr. Barba and staff are wonderful!
Mona Yousef
2 years ago
Great office, Wonderful staff, Amazing Doctor, Highly recommend for any of your dental needs.
Sean Stewart
2 years ago
Wonderful experience. Put me at ease quickly and we're able to go above and beyond! Would recommend and will be back
Jim Moore
2 years ago
Thanks Dr. Barba for another great experience! Dr Barba and staff are amazing. I strongly recommend them !
Lynda Koch
2 years ago
For over 30 years I went to a dentist who was a family member who retired after Covid. It was a great experience but I had no major work done there. Then I came to Dr. Barba. We prayed together when I was scared before my extraction. During my root canal I fell asleep. I would say I was relaxed. The staff have all been kind, helpful and professional. After 30 years in another dental office, I believe I have found a new, caring person and dentist in Dr. Barba. Lynda Koch
Charles Gluck
2 years ago
Have been a patient of Dr. Barba for over 5 years and have found her to be an excellent dentist. Her staff is very professional and helpful.
Maureen Costantino
2 years ago
Great staff, very comfortable during treatment, very professional
Nancy Hallgm
2 years ago
Dr. Barba and her entire staff are the utmost in professionalism and care. They are the best dental team one could ever experience. Edit: My first visit since Covid 19 went extremely well. Well thought out procedures are in placed to keep patients safe and well. Thank you for your continued professionalism and excellent care. As always, Team Barba did an excellent job! Edit: This is the best dental team around! Edit: I continue to receive excellent dental care by an excellent team!
Megan Boyd
2 years ago
I can't say enough about Dr Barba and her staff. I became a new patient with the practice after moving to the area, and I was in search of a dentist that was compassionate, knowledgeable and caring. I wanted a practice who was dentistry but also had Invisalign. Hands down this practice encompasses all of these standards, from a beautiful office setting, meticulous and clean, to knowledgeable and compassionate. Dr Barba is so bubbly and smart! My whole Invisalign process was so easy, and my dental care is top notch! Thank you Dr Barba and staff!
Francine Lepore
2 years ago
I have to say that I have not had a more thorough and pleasant experience in a dental chair in YEARS. From my scheduling experience to checking out, I felt the genuine warmth and caring. My cleaning from Heather was AMAZING and meeting Dr. Barba was a joy! Thank you... see you soon!
lin tomasulo
2 years ago
Dr. Barba is right on point! Unfortunately I had a costly and time consuming experience with another local dentist which made me feel apprehensive about moving forward with treatment. However, Dr. Barba knew precisely what I needed! It was as though she could read my mind. Her staff is courteous and kind! I wish I would have met them years ago!
Anna Rosell
2 years ago
I recently visited Dr. Barba's office seeking a second opinion regarding a laundry list of dental work recommended to me elsewhere. She was very thorough in exploring these items and provided me with peace of mind with her professional opinion. She explained everything to me in plain terms which as a patient I definitely appreciate. I could not recommend her and her team more!
Linda Cornelius
2 years ago
Always a positive experience, love Dr Barba and her supremely wonderful staff!!
Michael Mccarthy
2 years ago
Dr. Barba and her staff are excellent!
Brian Attardi
2 years ago
Great place, excellent staff, calming and relaxing environment. Dr. Barba was perfect, explained everything and didn't feel rushed. Mary did an outstanding job with the my cleaning. Thank you, see everyone soon.
Keith Hertling
2 years ago
Awesome experience. Excellent cleaning and care today.
Anthony Faugno
2 years ago
Dr. Barba just completed a bridge which included my 2 front teeth. My teeth never looked better. Great experience.
Teresa Telesco
2 years ago
I had gone for a regular dental cleaning only to be surprised at the high technology used in this office! The hygienist, Heather, took her time and did a great job with my cleaning and at the same time examining for any health issues that may have arisen. Dr. Barba is gentle and brings a calming effect as she examined me.
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