In addition to his private practice in Holmdel, New Jersey, Dr. Aldredge is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Dental Implantology at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY; a member of the Dental Hygienist Advisory Committee and guest lecturer at Middlesex County College, Edison, NJ; and an attending faculty member at Newark Beth Israel Hospital, Newark, NJ.

In 1988, Dr. Aldredge received his Biology degree from Stockton State College and his D.M.D. from the University of Medicine and Dentistry - New Jersey Dental School in 1992. He completed his Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Moncrief Army Community Hospital, Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina and earned hisPost-graduatePeriodontal Degree at the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Dr. Aldredge was a Research Investigator on two major projects:(1) A Pivotal, Randomized, Parallel Evaluation of rhBMP-2/ACS and Standard Bone Grafting Materials for Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation, and (2) A Multi-center Phase 3 Trial of Minocycline Periodontal Therapeutic System (Arestin): Adjunctive Use in Patients with Adult Periodontitis. Both of these medical devices have since received FDA Approval.

He has recently opened his own Advanced Education Center of Holmdel at his Holmdel practice to keep dentists, dental students, dental staff and patients up to date on the latest research and products.

Dr. Aldredge is also on the Board of Directors of the Northeastern Society of Periodontists - the largest regional periodontal society in the United States - and past president of the New Jersey Society of Periodontists. Dr. Aldredge was a member of the Task Force which developed and wrote the Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Periodontal Disease and the Statement on Risk. The Guidelines were distributed to every dentist in the United States.

He is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of Osseointegration, American Board of Periodontists, Northeastern Society of Periodontists, New Jersey Society of Periodontists, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists.With his prior certifications in Advanced Cardiac and Advanced Trauma Life Support, he is a qualified member of the National Emergency Medical Response Team (NEMRT) and a Police Surgeon.

Gums begin topull away from the the teeth, creating a pocket that exposes the tooth root. Untreated,the pocket will grow as infection causes increased loss of the connective tissue holding the tooth in place, and of the supporting bone. With no structure remaining to keep it in place,the tooth will become loose and fall out.

Removing oral plaque and calculus buildup is essential to halt progression of gum disease.Periodontal disease may havesymptoms such as red gums, swollen gums, painful gums or bleeding gums. In other cases, symptoms may not be noticeable to anyone but the periodontist.

Mild to moderate periodontitis is treated by cleaning plaque and calculus out of the gingival pocket. Itmay be necessary to encourage reattachment of the gum tissue to the tooth using LANAP (Laser-Assisted New Attachment Procedure) lasersurgery is one of the advanced techniques Dr. Aldredge employs for this task. Depending on progression, periodontitis may be treated withguided tissue regeneration, gum tissue graftsandbone grafts.

Dr. Aldredge is a board-certified expert in saving teeth from periodontal disease. A comprehensive periodontal examination is the first step. Dr. Aldredge will examine your teeth and gums and review your x-rays for symptoms of disease. He will give you a thorough explanation of the results, and his recommendations to keep your teeth where they belong: in your mouth.

Welcome to where we save teeth. We are aHolmdelperiodontalpractice devoted torestoringthe natural function and health of your gums and teeth, usingstate-of-the-art procedures that result in beautiful, long lasting smiles.

Comfortable dentistry is our mission. That includes a warmatmosphere, a welcoming staff, and a short wait, or no wait at all. Our dental assistants and hygienists will give you a tour of the office to make you feel at home. Dr. Aldredge or Dr. Lee will sit with you to discuss your dental health and your personalized treatment plan, and alleviate your concerns.

Did you know dental health is crucial to your overall health? Multiple studies have found links between periodontal disease and other diseases or conditions throughout the body, including the heart, brain, kidney, blood, lungs and pancreas. We feel it is our job to educate patients on these health connections - yet another reason we want you to come in for a periodontal exam and treatment.

With leadership roles in the country's largest periodontal associations, Dr. Aldredge holds himself, and our entire staff, to a highstandard of care. This is why more than 120 local dentists refer their patients to our office. And why 98% of our patients say they would refer a family member or friend to us.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Everyone who walks through our doors becomes not a patient, but a member of the Holmdel Periodontics & Implant Dentistry family. We're happy to know our patients trust our dental skills, care, and services. Enough to entrust us with the dental care of their friends and family.

Dr. Lee attended Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ, where she graduated in 3 years. She earned her dental doctorate at the University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey Dental School (now the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine), graduating with honors and the Dental Implant Student Award.

She went on to complete a 3-year postgraduate residency program in Periodontics at the University of Maryland Dental School, obtaining her certification in Periodontics.She also achieved her Masters Degree while at the University of Maryland with the Department of Oral Biology

Dr. Lee and completed research regarding a systematic review looking at the frequency of furcation closure with regenerative treatments of Grade 22 furcation invasion in mandibular molars. She was also involved in periodontal research at UMDNJ while in dental school regarding aggressive periodontitis anditvirulence factors.

Dr. Lee has training intreatment-planningand full-mouthrehabilitation,and is involved in computer-guided implant dentistry. She continues to expand her periodontal scope with continuing education, and to ultimately provide proper individualized comprehensive periodontal and implant treatment for every patient.

Dr. Lee is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and Northeastern Society of Periodontists.