To Our Dear Patients,
I hope that this notice finds you and your families happy and healthy. I am writing to you regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), and its impact on our community. My staff and I would like to remind you that we always follow universal precautions for sterilization and infection control thus minimizing the risk of spreading any pathogens to our patients. Additionally, we have been closely monitoring and following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New Jersey Department of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding this outbreak.
While your smile and oral healthcare is important to us, it is your overall health and well-being of your families that is our number one priority. Therefore, in line with many other businesses across the State of New Jersey and the country, we would like to inform you that our office is officially open, and we will continue to do our part in minimizing the spread of this virus.
If you have an upcoming appointment, and need information regarding our COVID-19 process, please call the office and our staff will be available to answer your questions, inclding any scheduling questions and/or urgent needs/concerns. We have also increased availability for appointments in order to keep your dental treatment and dental care on track.
We will continue to monitor and evaluate our operations based on the public health and guidance information provided by local and federal agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control, New Jersey Department of Health, and the World Health Organization. Your health and the health of your family is our number one priority.
If you have a dental emergency and are not an existing patient, please visit your nearest hospital emergency room for immediate treatment.
Please check our website on a regulars basis for the latest updates, and for the latest information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) we strongly recommend reviewing and following the Novel Coronavirus guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Thank you for your understanding regarding this situation as we try to do our part in minimizing the impact that this has on our community.
Thank you.
Dr. Ivone Fernandes-Maia
Some of our Services
General Dentistry
Riverside Dental Medicine can treat you and your entire family and care for your overall oral health. During a routine visit you will have a thorough examination of your mouth (including teeth, gums, and other structures), a professional cleaning, and a discussion about your dental (and overall) health.Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is dentistry aimed at creating a positive change to your teeth and to your smile. Today, cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping to closing spaces and replacing teeth. Riverside Dental Medicine provides the most advanced technology in cosmetic and general dentistry.Crowns & Bridges
Affordable dental crowns and bridges are procedures to get a healthy, gorgeous smile. There are various types of crowns, ranging from full porcelain to full metal. Call us today to learn more about crowns and bridges and how they can enhance your smile.Invisible Braces
Invisible braces is also known as clear-aligner treatment, are orthodontic devices that uses incremental transparent aligners to adjust teeth as an alternative to dental braces. Interested in straightening your teeth but afraid of the look of tadditional braces! Invisalign can be a great solution.Dental Implants
Dental implants can help you smile more confidently. A dental implant is permanent and is an effective, attractive, secure way to fill gaps in your smile. Dental implants have been life changing for millions of people. Schedule a free consultation and change your life forever.Oral Cancer Screening
The goal of oral cancer screening is to identify mouth cancer early, when there is a greater chance for a cure. A thorough, systematic examination of the mouth and neck need only take a few minutes and can detect these cancers at an early and curable, stage.ABOUT
Dr. Maia
Dr. Maia is originally from Lisbon, Portugal. She is a devoted wife and mother of two children. During her free time, she enjoys family time and the outdoors activities.
She earned a Bachelor degree in Biology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. To further her studies, Dr. Maia pursued and earned a Doctorate degree in Dental Medicine from UMDNJ.
Her desire and passion for science and medicine lead her to continue and successfully complete a postgraduate degree, where she earned a Masters in Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Maia defended her thesis, which explored the role of inflammatory cytokines such as IL-1 in periodontal disease and resorption of alveolar bone. The study also correlated the effects of triclosan found in local delivery systems to manage periodontal conditions.
Dr. Maia continued to further her interest in medicine by specializing in the field of Oral Medicine, where her expertise and extensive training enable her to treat a variety of medically complex conditions that require both medical and dental management of such disorders prior and during dental treatment.
Dr. Maia is a longtime member of ADA and the AAOM.
Our Office
Our office is conveniently located on 33 E Scott Street, Riverside, New Jersey, and is accessible via all major roads (Route 130, 295 and New Jersey Turnpike). We are proud of our office, which fully utilizes state of the art equipment. We have a modern sterilization system that surpasses OSHA requirements. The source of water for our dental units is distilled water (bottled water), which removes any chance of contamination from regular tap water like that used in most dental offices.
Our friendly and competent staff is dedicated to patient comfort and quality care. We provide the best and latest in dental technology and treatment options. We provide gentle, family-oriented dental care to the adults and children of this community. We utilize the best equipment sterilization techniques available to dentists. In addition to general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry, we work with specialists in Periodontics (gum diseases), Implant dentistry, and Endodontics (root canal treatments), as well as other specialists. Our team emphasizes comprehensive quality care and preventive dentistry.
Insurance & Payments
We deliver the finest care at the most reasonable cost to our patients, therefore payment is due at the time service is rendered unless other arrangements have been made in advance. For our patients' convenience we accept all major credit cards, cash, and personal checks, and if necessary can personalize a payment plan, which helps our patients receive their treatment in a timely manner.
