879 Broadway, West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764, United States
Meet our Team
Dr. Isabel Bastos
Dr. Bastos received her DMD degree in 2006 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In 2011 she was awarded his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Rutgers Dental School).
Dr. Bastos worked for 8 years at Monmouth Medical Family Health Center where she comprehensively treated a diverse patient population using a multi-disciplinary approach. She is currently an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA), and Monmouth and Ocean County Dental Society (MOCDS).
Dr. Bastos has been teaching the dental residents during their General Practice Residency (GPR) at the Monmouth Medical Center, in Long Branch, NJ since 2015. She is passionate about dentistry and loves to improve patients' smiles.
Dr. Bastos was voted NJ Top Dentist in 2021 and Monmouth County Top Dentist in 2022 by her peers.
In her spare time she likes to spend time with her husband and 3 children.
She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Mary Halim
Dr. Mary Ann Halim is a dedicated and compassionate dentist committed to providing excellence in patient care. Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Halim moved to New Jersey in 2014, where she pursued her passion for dentistry. She graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University in New Brunswick in 2019, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology.
Following her undergraduate studies, Dr. Halim continued her education at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 2023. To further enhance her skills, she completed a one-year General Practice Residency (GPR) at Monmouth Medical Center, gaining extensive clinical experience and refining her expertise in diverse areas of dental care.
Dr. Halim's approach to dentistry is characterized by her genuine care for her patients and her commitment to the highest standards of practice. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys painting and spending quality time with her husband and family. Her diverse interests and strong family values complement her compassionate approach to dental care, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and attentive treatment.
Bianca - Dental Assistant
Bianca has worked greeting patients for many years. She loves to help everyone understand their dental treatment. She also enjoys helping patients feel comfortable. In her spare time, she takes care of her puppy. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish
Sam - Patient Care Coordinator
Sam has a degree in Psychology because she is passionate about helping people to better themselves. Being able to work in the dentistry industry offered her the perfect opportunity to continue helping people in a different way. Seeing the doctors build back confidence and the joy of smiling to each patient. She comes from a family of dentists, but never thought of the area as her new passion before.
In her spare time she practices slacklining. Which is balancing or walking on a suspended length of flat webbing like a rope. She can also spend hours playing video game.
Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Nubia - Dental Assistant
Nubia is our dental assistant, she is excellent at keeping patients at ease and helping Dr. Isabel Bastos and Dr. Chris Garofalo provide the best dental care and smiles to patients. She has been working in the medical field for 8 years and is excited to join our dental team. She is in charge of sterilizing our instruments and keeping our office the cleanest around. She is a wife (happily married for 28 years!) and mother of 2 beautiful children. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Danie - Dental Assistant
Danie is our dental assistant, she is very efficient and does everything with passion. She ensures our rooms are clean and ready, while keeping patients comfortable and at ease.
Danie enjoys seeing people's smiles transform and gain confidence.
You would never be able to tell but she is a thrill seeker. Always willing to go Skydiving or zip-lining
Isabel - Dental Hygienist
Born in Brazil, Isabel moved with her family to New Jersey when she was only 9 years old. She is trilingual, fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Isabel has been in the dental field for over 15 years she started as a dental assistant where she quickly became passionate about dentistry. Her passion inspired her to further her education in dental hygiene. She graduated from Rutgers School of Health Related Professionals in 2013. Isabel and her husband have two daughters and a dog. Aside from spending time with her family and close friends. Isabel loves to travel, she believes that traveling takes us out of our comfort zones and inspires us to see, taste and try new things.