Our caring team of dental professionals works hard to provide you with quality care and to maintain a friendly, upbeat atmosphere at our practice. When you visit our office, you can count on receiving personalized treatments and all the information you need to make decisions about your oral health. Give us a call today to learn more about our holistic dental care in Brick, New Jersey, and schedule your appointment with our experienced dentists.
John Tortora, DDS
General Dentist, Certified Invisalign® Provider
Dr. Tortora received his BS in biology from Wagner College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry. He then entered general practice residency at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York. During his residency, he treated many handicapped children and the indigent and incarcerated populations. Afterward, he entered private practice with an emphasis on quality preventive care.Dr. Tortora is a member of two fantastic holistic organizations: the Holistic Dental Organization (HDO) and the American Association for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). Both of these organizations are built from members who are highly respected for their research study and valued experience. Dr. Tortora also values the support and fellowship these organizations provide for him as a holistic dentist. He has treated and advised holistically oriented patients with knowledge of nutrition, homeopathy and acupuncture, as well as the use of healthy dental materials (mercury-free) and amalgam removal protocol. As such, he has helped many patients reach their personal health goals.After 40 years of mercury-free dentistry, Dr. Tortora’s dental calling has taken on a whole new meaning. He knows that the best is yet to come for the health and well-being of our patients and society in general through the manifestation of holistic practitioners’ goals.Dr. Tortora lives in Fair Haven, New Jersey, with his wife, Bonnie. He has two grown sons, Brandon and Jeremy, and two grandchildren, Declan and Hudson. His hobbies include photography and singing in the church choir.
General Dentist, Certified Invisalign® Provider
Dr. Tortora received his BS in biology from Wagner College and his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University College of Dentistry. He then entered general practice residency at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, New York. During his residency, he treated many handicapped children and the indigent and incarcerated populations. Afterward, he entered private practice with an emphasis on quality preventive care.Dr. Tortora is a member of two fantastic holistic organizations: the Holistic Dental Organization (HDO) and the American Association for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). Both of these organizations are built from members who are highly respected for their research study and valued experience. Dr. Tortora also values the support and fellowship these organizations provide for him as a holistic dentist. He has treated and advised holistically oriented patients with knowledge of nutrition, homeopathy and acupuncture, as well as the use of healthy dental materials (mercury-free) and amalgam removal protocol. As such, he has helped many patients reach their personal health goals.After 40 years of mercury-free dentistry, Dr. Tortora’s dental calling has taken on a whole new meaning. He knows that the best is yet to come for the health and well-being of our patients and society in general through the manifestation of holistic practitioners’ goals.Dr. Tortora lives in Fair Haven, New Jersey, with his wife, Bonnie. He has two grown sons, Brandon and Jeremy, and two grandchildren, Declan and Hudson. His hobbies include photography and singing in the church choir.
Myrna Eskandar, BDS, DDS
General Dentist
Dr. Myrna Eskandar is originally from Alexandria, Egypt. She attended the College of Dentistry in Alexandria, where she earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010. She then moved to the United States, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2017. Dr. Eskandar furthered her training through a general practice residency at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
General Dentist
Dr. Myrna Eskandar is originally from Alexandria, Egypt. She attended the College of Dentistry in Alexandria, where she earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010. She then moved to the United States, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2017. Dr. Eskandar furthered her training through a general practice residency at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Eskandar enjoys various aspects of dentistry. She is detail-oriented and prides herself on educating and spending quality time with her patients. She is a member of the American Dental Association®, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Dr. Eskandar strives to be a well-rounded dentist to better assist her patients.
Outside of work, Dr. Eskandar loves to spend time with her family, and her 3-year-old Welsh Corgi, Yoda.
Justine
Office Manager
Our office manager, Justine, graduated from Temple University in 2006 and has been with our team since 2011. Seeing the oral health of our patients improve is one of her favorite parts of working at John J. Tortora, D.D.S., and her broad experience in dental care is highly valued by our patients and our team. Justine likes spending time gardening, reading and cooking. She purchased a home in 2017, and she loves designing and decorating her space.
Office Manager
Our office manager, Justine, graduated from Temple University in 2006 and has been with our team since 2011. Seeing the oral health of our patients improve is one of her favorite parts of working at John J. Tortora, D.D.S., and her broad experience in dental care is highly valued by our patients and our team. Justine likes spending time gardening, reading and cooking. She purchased a home in 2017, and she loves designing and decorating her space.
Christine
Registered Dental Hygienist
Christine has been part of our team since August 2013. She is trained in anesthesia, CPR, first-aid, Invisalign® treatment and holistic remedies, and she has focused her continuing education on periodontal disease and oral-systemic disease. Christine admires our office’s dedication to excellent work and contributes by utilizing her gentle touch to reduce patients’ anxiety and make them feel comfortable and at home in our office. She is great with children. Christine has three children, Madison, Delaney and Layla, whom she loves spending time with. Her hobbies include family time and enjoying the beach.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Christine has been part of our team since August 2013. She is trained in anesthesia, CPR, first-aid, Invisalign® treatment and holistic remedies, and she has focused her continuing education on periodontal disease and oral-systemic disease. Christine admires our office’s dedication to excellent work and contributes by utilizing her gentle touch to reduce patients’ anxiety and make them feel comfortable and at home in our office. She is great with children. Christine has three children, Madison, Delaney and Layla, whom she loves spending time with. Her hobbies include family time and enjoying the beach.
Jackie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jackie has been part of our team since October 2021. She has been licensed in dental hygiene since 2007 but began her career in the dental field in 2001. Jackie has the highest respect for the quality of care offered to patients and is grateful to be part of an office that makes the overall well-being of each patient a top priority. Jackie moved to Brick in 2021 with her family. She has four children, who keep her very busy when she is outside the office. She is having fun exploring her new town and very much loving life by the beach. Jackie believes nothing is more beautiful than a healthy smile and enjoys helping each patient achieve just that.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jackie has been part of our team since October 2021. She has been licensed in dental hygiene since 2007 but began her career in the dental field in 2001. Jackie has the highest respect for the quality of care offered to patients and is grateful to be part of an office that makes the overall well-being of each patient a top priority. Jackie moved to Brick in 2021 with her family. She has four children, who keep her very busy when she is outside the office. She is having fun exploring her new town and very much loving life by the beach. Jackie believes nothing is more beautiful than a healthy smile and enjoys helping each patient achieve just that.
Tabitha
Dental Assistant
Tabitha has been part of our team since June 2021. She has been a dental assistant since 2013 and obtained additional training and certifications in 2018, making her a true asset to our dental team. Tabitha aims to make every patient comfortable during their experience and make sure they receive quality service and attention from our dentists. She grew up locally and still resides in Brick with her family. During her time away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Dental Assistant
Tabitha has been part of our team since June 2021. She has been a dental assistant since 2013 and obtained additional training and certifications in 2018, making her a true asset to our dental team. Tabitha aims to make every patient comfortable during their experience and make sure they receive quality service and attention from our dentists. She grew up locally and still resides in Brick with her family. During her time away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Kate
Dental Receptionist
Kate started at our office in November 2022, and she loves how everyone is like a family and works together as a team. She feels lucky to have a job she loves coming to every day. Kate has two boys: 2-year-old Michael and 6-year-old Christian. Outside of work, she enjoys kickboxing, surfing, writing and yoga.
Dental Receptionist
Kate started at our office in November 2022, and she loves how everyone is like a family and works together as a team. She feels lucky to have a job she loves coming to every day. Kate has two boys: 2-year-old Michael and 6-year-old Christian. Outside of work, she enjoys kickboxing, surfing, writing and yoga.
Linda
Dental Receptionist
Linda joined our team in August of 2020. She earned an associate’s degree in secretarial science from Alfred Agricultural and Technical College. She worked for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, New York, for 11 years before moving to New Jersey and transferring to the Princeton District of Kodak, where she worked for seven years. Linda had retired from another dental practice after working there for 22 years but missed the interaction with patients and the fulfillment that comes with working with a small, close-knit staff. While Linda only works part time with us, Tuesday and Thursday, she has taken on many of the phone responsibilities, insurance calls, predeterminations and tracking down unpaid insurance claims.Linda has lived in Howell for over 35 years with her husband, Dom. They have two daughters — Alex, who lives in Texas with her husband and two sons; and Krista, who lives in Ocean Township and works for Merck. Linda enjoys gardening, crafting, decorating, and (let’s not forget) shopping for the perfect gifts for family and friends.
Dental Receptionist
Linda joined our team in August of 2020. She earned an associate’s degree in secretarial science from Alfred Agricultural and Technical College. She worked for Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, New York, for 11 years before moving to New Jersey and transferring to the Princeton District of Kodak, where she worked for seven years. Linda had retired from another dental practice after working there for 22 years but missed the interaction with patients and the fulfillment that comes with working with a small, close-knit staff. While Linda only works part time with us, Tuesday and Thursday, she has taken on many of the phone responsibilities, insurance calls, predeterminations and tracking down unpaid insurance claims.Linda has lived in Howell for over 35 years with her husband, Dom. They have two daughters — Alex, who lives in Texas with her husband and two sons; and Krista, who lives in Ocean Township and works for Merck. Linda enjoys gardening, crafting, decorating, and (let’s not forget) shopping for the perfect gifts for family and friends.
