Meet the Team

Yuzell is our head clinical assistant here at Oceans.
She studied at Rutgers University, School of Health Professions, where she obtained her CDA and RDA. Currently, she is in school advancing her career in dental hygiene. She is proficient in English and Spanish, and helps our Spanish speaking patients feel at ease. She is passionate about helping others and working with children. In her free time, she enjoys caring for children, spending time with family, traveling to new places or anywhere where the sun is shining and the beach is at her fingertips.

Daniel also known as “Dan the Man” can be found either at the front desk or in the back at the orthodontic lab. Dan can help answer most insurance questions as well as anything that has to do with your retainers! Ask him to show you our super cool 3D printer! When Dan is not at Oceans he is spending time with his 2 cats Blake and Celty or collecting new records for his record player. Ask him about his collection!

Erin is a registered dental hygienist who began her career in 2019. She has always had an interest in working in healthcare and pediatric dentistry was her match. Erin has a bachelors degree in dental hygiene from the University of New Haven. Her favorite part of dental hygiene is watching her patients leave with a sparkeling smile on their faces. Outside of the office you can find Erin working out at Alpha Fit right in town or finding new places to travel. She also enjoys spending time with her rescue pup, Chip.

Kate is a registered dental hygienist. She loves working with children of all ages. In fact, Kate started out her career as a high school English teacher. But her true calling to the dental field could not be ignored, so she pursued her dream of becoming a dental hygienist at Bergen Community College. Now she loves having one on one time with each patient and being able to teach them about their oral health. She believes going to the dentist can be a fun, positive experience for every patient to be proud of! Outside of the office she loves spending time with her own two kids out in nature.

Jadie is a registered dental hygienist who began her career in 2009. She is originally from Brooklyn, NY where she studied at NYC College of Technology.  She went on to receive her bachelors degree in Health Service Administration. She utilized her skills for over 10 years working at NYU Langone Hospital providing treatment in general and pediatric dentistry. She is excited to join the Ocean’s team to be able to build long term relationships with her patients. Her goal is for every patient to have a positive experience and to educate them about their dental hygiene the way she wished she would have been taught as a child. As a fairly new resident of NJ she enjoys her free time outdoors with her husband, daughter, son and dog. She loves to bake, cook, and take pictures.

Megan is our friendly face at the front desk, she is always eager to help and answer any questions that pertain to your visit. Before Oceans, she was a full time babysitter which was an instant connection when working here with children. Ask her to share some of her best knitting with you she can also sow clothes or crochet anything from blankets to bags She highly enjoys reading a good book while at the beach!

Andrea who goes by “Dre”, attends Kean University studying Biology and Computer Science. With Dr. Aimee and Dr. David you’ll hear her asking many questions – her curiosity drives her to learn more about dentistry! She aspires to be a Dentist and has used Oceans as her second school! When she’s not helping assist the Drs, She’s editing, making, and helping with all the artsy crafty things in the office. On her free time she likes to do yoga, paint, and catch flights!

This is Justin, one of our dental assistants at Oceans. He graduated from Rutgers University in New Brunswick with a major in exercise science and a minor in Chinese. While at Rutgers he discovered a passion for not only dentistry but also health and nutrition. Justin developed a love for the gym and fitness and hasn’t looked back since. He also enjoys playing basketball when it’s warm and snowboarding when it starts to snow. He  loves trying new foods and discovering new things to do.

Michele is our orthodontic treatment coordinator that you can find in the glass bowl. She helps guide new patients through their orthodontic journey to a beautiful smile! Michele has over 35 years of dental experience and has earned her CDA, and RDA. She is a Mom to 3 sons and 2 dogs. When not at work she enjoys going to concerts, visiting new winerys or on a hike with her dogs.