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567 Park Ave
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
908-322-7800

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PROVIDING HEALTHY SMILES FOR A LIFETIME!

If you are already part of our practice, we would like to thank you for trusting us with your dental health. If you are looking for a new dental office, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join our dental family.

Our Dentists, Dr. Robert V. Scalera Jr., Dr. Lara Merker, &  Dr. Maureen Maximos and team members at Dentalcare Associates are committed to providing you with the personalized, high quality dental care that you deserve.

For over 60 years, we have been dedicated to providing excellence in dentistry and we cordially invite you to join our dental family.  All phases of dentistry are offered in a comfortable, modern office setting with radiation-reduced digital x-rays, intra-oral imaging, strict sterilization, and COVID prevention protocols.

At Dentalcare Associates, we offer patients a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family. Our goal is to assist each of our patients in achieving and maintaining long term dental health and a beautiful smile.

 Some of the services we provide include:

DENTAL CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

  • exams & digital x-rays
  • cleanings
  • tooth whitening
  • tooth colored fillings
  • Dental Implants 
  • children's dentistry fluoride and sealants
  • implants and gum therapy by our specialist
  • one visit root canals by our specialist
  • extractions
  • emergency care and trauma services    
 

DENTURES AND SAME DAY REPAIRS

  • implant overdentures
  • full and partial dentures
  • flexible partials
  • emergency denture replacement
  • relines
  • same day denture repairs
  • lab on premises
  • all repairs schedule permitting

 

Part of our commitment to serving our patients includes providing information that helps them to make more informed decisions about their oral health needs and the dental treatments they are receiving. We encourage you to visit our dental videos page which contains a library of videos related to the dental procedures and treatment options we offer.

We genuinely hope this site is helpful to you in learning more about our dental practice serving Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and surrounding communities.  
Please browse through our website and be sure to give us a call @ 908-322-7800 if you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment. You may also use our online appointment request form to schedule your first appointment. 

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Click Here to Contact Us! Enhance Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry In Scotch Plains, NJ At Dentalcare Associates, we use state-of-the art technology and advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures that will enhance your smile, give your well-being a boost and improve your overall dental health. Many of our patients are interested in transforming their smiles with cosmetic dentistry, and are amazed to learn that it can be a life-changing experience. This Is How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Change Your Smile And Your Life Advances in modern dentistry...

Emergency Dental Services in Scotch Plains, NJ Whether you’re suffering from an unexpected toothache or a broken tooth, a sudden dental emergency can cause discomfort and interrupt your daily life. If you have sustained an injury or are feeling severe discomfort, it is essential to seek dental treatment as soon as possible. Fortunately, the skilled and compassionate dental team at Dentalcare Associates in Scotch Plains, NJ is fully experienced in emergency oral surgery and we are here to help when you need us. Dental Emergencies Not all...

Click Here to Contact Us!Pediatric Dentistry Pediatric dentistry (formerly Pedodontics/Paedodontics) primarily focuses on children from birth through adolescence. Dentalcare Associates treat your children with compassion and care, in a clean and comfortable environment. The American Dental Association (ADA), recognizes pediatric dentistry as a specialty, and therefore requires dentists to undertake two or three years of additional training after completing a general dentistry degree. At the end of this training, the American Board of Pediatric...

Click Here to Contact Us! The word periodontal means “around the tooth”.  Periodontal disease attacks the gums and the bone that support the teeth.  Plaque is a sticky film of food debris, bacteria, and saliva.  If plaque is not removed, it turns into calculus (tartar).  When plaque and calculus are not removed, they begin to destroy the gums and bone.  Periodontal disease is characterized by red, swollen, and bleeding gums.Four out of five people have periodontal disease and don’t know it!  Most people are not aware of it because the disease...

Click Here to Contact Us!It’s great news that the incidence of tooth decay has significantly diminished over the years due to the use of fluorides and an increase in patient awareness.  However, teeth are still susceptible to decay, infection, and breakage and sometimes need to be restored back to health.  Through improved techniques and modern technology, we are now able to offer more options for restoring a tooth back to its normal shape, appearance and function. Should your teeth ever require a restorative treatment, you can rest assured...

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DENTALCARE ASSOCIATES
567 Park Ave Scotch Plains NJ
"Healthy Smiles for a Lifetime"

Dentalcare Associates in Scotch Plains NJ is dedicated to Cosmetic, Implant & Family Dentistry with services including Dental Makeovers, Teeth Whitening, Veneers, Crowns, Cleanings, & more.