I'll start with the receptionists Abby and Chasidy. Their warm good morning greetings, giving me good etd time for my ride pick up, scheduling my next appointment to thank you and enjoy your day said it all! As for Stacy the hygienist, she took the x-rays and cleaned my teeth. When I say impressed, she was very gentle and explained everything that was being done! Assistant Sharon and I introduced ourselves and I cracked a few jokes, and she numbed me right up preparing me for the dentist! Dentist Dr. Zahara Ayub is Simply the BEST!!! I needed a filling and I let her and Sharon know that if I was uncomfortable at all, I would put my index finger up letting them know to stop. Everything went well. 馃榿 Would I recommend Atlantic Smiles? ABSOLUTELY 馃挴 KUDOS Y'ALL 馃憤馃徔馃Ψ馃榿
Sonya Bragg 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 4 months ago
I am a new patient there. I was in and out with a treatment plan. The staff are very kind. The office decor is niiiiice. Lol The Dentist reassured me we would be able to address my dental issues with minimal discomfort. She was very welcoming and present. I'm grateful I chose the right place.
Meredith M 路 1 out of 5 stars 路 2 months ago
I have been taking my 3 children here for the past few years. Until most recently, when I changed insurance companies and I asked them if I could keep my sons cleaning appointment to which they told me I would have to pay out of pocket $159 to which I agreed to and understood but then the receptionist said she would have to get approval on this.
When she called me back she conveyed that the owner, Dr. Mark Pukenas (who has never seen my son) would not allow me to refuse an X-rays and I was required to get these as well this visit, so it would be a total of $350++.
I then asked to speak to the manager, Nancy and explain to her as well it was not necessary at this time to get the X-rays and I had to budget for the next time. (My son has never had a cavity or issue ever).
Also, keep in mind this is NOT their policy. I have personally had a cleaning here and they recommended an X-ray but I refused it and they allowed me to proceed.
It鈥檚 sad that businesses see the opportunity to charge someone cash and take advantage of it. But, also that they are willing to lose 3 clients over all of this. Very disappointing.
Rhoda Meyer 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 7 months ago
They took me as an emergency yesterday. I called with jaw pain around 9:00 and they had me in before lunch. They immediately took x-rays and gave me suggestions to remedy the issue. This is not the first time they took care of me on short notice with caring and compassion. I highly recommend the practice.
William Clinebell 路 5 out of 5 stars 路 10 months ago
I was traveling in Atlantic City and had a dental emergency. From the moment I attempted to contact Atlantic Smiles the service was amazing. The phone was answered promptly, Diana needed to get back to me and she did so. When I arrived at the office it was clean, modern, and professional. I was seen very quickly. Dr. Mark assessed the situation and provided me with options and a recommendation. Then the dental issue was addressed. Pain Free!!! Check out was just as convenient as the rest of the process. Atlantic Smiles is top notch!!!!
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About Atlantic Smiles
Atlantic Smiles is a family dental practice with two offices in southern New Jersey, including this location at 4301 Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City. The practice describes itself as offering dentistry for the whole family, with a team that takes an individualized approach and does not rely on one-size-fits-all treatment plans. Services listed on the practice's website include cleanings, exams, and digital X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, tooth extractions, and pediatric care, along with cosmetic options such as porcelain veneers, bonding, Invisalign, and teeth whitening.
For patients considering dental implants, Atlantic Smiles lists placement of dental implants, implant restorations such as implant-supported crowns, bridges, and dentures, and bone grafting among its services. The website explains that a dental implant is an artificial tooth root placed into the jaw to hold a replacement tooth, bridge, or denture. The practice also provides periodontal services, including scaling and root planing, bone grafts, and periodontal maintenance, which can support long-term gum health around implants. New patients are welcome at the Atlantic City office.
Meet the Doctors
The practice's clinical team includes Dr. Marc Pukenas, DMD, MAGD, Dr. Apexa Mehta, DMD, MPH, BDS, Dr. Zahara Ayub, DDS, and Dr. Deyanira Morgado, DMD. Dr. Pukenas earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Rutgers, completed a General Practice Residency at Jersey City Medical Center, and holds Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry, a designation that requires 1,100 hours of continuing education across disciplines including implants. Dr. Mehta earned her Bachelor of Dental Surgery in Mumbai, India, a Master of Public Health from Rutgers School of Public Health, and her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and her experience includes dental implants, guided bone regeneration, and surgical extractions using minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Ayub completed a general practice residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in Queens, New York, and provides restorative care, surgical extractions, root canals, implant restorations, and dentures. Dr. Morgado is a graduate of Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry and emphasizes conservative, patient-centered care.
