At a Glance
- Service: Two female dentists offering general, family, cosmetic, implant, and emergency care
- Serving: Lakewood and Garden State Parkway commuters from the Toms River office
- Office hours: Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday by appointment
- Accepting new patients: Yes
- Differentiator: A woman-led practice with insurance accepted, an in-house membership plan, financing, and a $189 new patient special
A female dentist who keeps care affordable
If you are searching for a female dentist in Lakewood, cost is often part of the picture too. This practice puts both within reach: two women dentists, and pricing kept straightforward. The office accepts most major dental insurance plans and files them for you. For patients without coverage, a $189 new patient special covers a complete exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present.
Treatment that insurance does not cover can be financed in monthly payments, and an in-house Friends and Family Membership Plan lowers the cost of preventive and restorative care year-round, without annual maximums or claim paperwork.
Worth the drive from a busy town
Lakewood is one of the fastest-growing towns in the region, and the office is about 12 to 15 minutes and roughly 8 miles away via Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway. Plenty of Lakewood commuters and families would rather keep their dental care a little farther from home and a little closer to calm.
What brings them back is consistency: the same two women dentists, the same minimally invasive approach, visit after visit.
How the membership plan works
For Lakewood families without traditional insurance, the in-house membership plan is worth understanding. Unlike insurance, it has no annual maximum and no claim paperwork. You pay a flat membership and receive preventive care plus discounted rates on other treatment, which suits households juggling several people's dental needs on one budget.
It cannot be combined with insurance, so it is built for the uninsured rather than as a supplement. For a fast-growing town where many residents lack employer coverage, it fills a real gap.
Meet your Lakewood-area female dentists
“I believe dentistry should feel calm, clear, and deeply personal. For many people, even making the appointment is the hardest part.” Dr. Monica Patel's words explain why cost-anxious patients feel at ease here: the conversation comes first. She earned her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and is surgically trained in implant placement.
Dr. Rakhee Patel adds: “I love helping patients feel confident in their smiles, but just as importantly, I want them to feel comfortable in the process.” She earned her DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry, where she was named Best Dental Student of the Year, and completed advanced aesthetic training. Both pursue continuing education through the Pankey Institute and Spear Education, so a wide range of care stays in-house with the same two dentists.
Driving directions from Lakewood
From Lakewood, the fastest route is the Garden State Parkway south to the Toms River exits, then onto Route 9 or Hooper Avenue toward the office. Follow Hooper south and turn onto Oak Avenue; the office is at 222 Oak Avenue, Suite 8, with on-site parking. You can also take Route 9 the whole way if you prefer to skip the Parkway.
The trip runs about 12 to 15 minutes and roughly 8 miles. Because the office sits just off Hooper near the Parkway corridor, it folds into a commute rather than adding a long detour. The Wednesday and Thursday hours until 6 p.m. help if you are driving over after work.
Who benefits most
This practice fits Lakewood patients who want a woman dentist, transparency about cost, and a care team that stays the same over time. Commuters who pass Toms River on the Parkway find the location convenient. Families managing several people's care on one budget benefit from the membership plan.
Patients who have bounced between offices chasing the lowest sticker price often spend more over time through repeated exams and redone work. A stable practice that keeps your full history tends to be the more economical choice across a few years.
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Lakewood patient questions
Are both dentists women?
A: Yes. Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel are both female dentists and co-own the practice, so you will see a woman dentist at every visit.
I do not have dental insurance. What does a first visit cost?
A: For uninsured new patients, the $189 special covers a complete exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present. If you need treatment beyond that, the doctors explain costs before any work begins, and financing is available.
Does the membership plan make sense for a Lakewood family without employer coverage?
A: It can. The plan has no annual maximum and no claim paperwork: you pay a flat membership and receive preventive care plus discounted rates on other treatment. For households without employer coverage juggling several people's care, it is often more predictable than paying visit by visit. It cannot be combined with insurance.
I commute on the Garden State Parkway. Is the office easy to reach?
A: Yes. The office sits at 222 Oak Avenue off Hooper Avenue, a short hop from the Parkway, so it folds into a Lakewood commute rather than adding a major detour. Evening hours Wednesday and Thursday until 6 p.m. help if you are coming after work.
I get anxious about dental work and about the bill. How do you handle that?
A: The doctors keep both low-stress: they explain what is urgent, what can wait, and what is optional, so you spend on what you actually need, and they move at a pace you are comfortable with. Sedation options are available for longer treatment.
Dentistry with a Woman's Touch
222 Oak Ave # 8, Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 518-3088
https://dentistrywomanstouch.com/areas-we-serve/female-dentist-in-lakewood-nj/
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New Patient Specials
New Patient Exam & Healthy Mouth Cleaning
$189
No insurance? We offer a $189 Comprehensive New Patient Exam, X-Rays, and a Healthy Mouth Cleaning.
New patients only. Cannot be combined with insurance. Includes a Healthy Mouth Cleaning in the absence of periodontal disease.
No Insurance?
The Dentistry with a Woman's Touch Friends & Family Membership Plan
With our membership plan, you can receive the quality care you need at a discounted price.
Cannot be combined with insurance.
Our Toms River Dental Practice Location
Office Hours:
Monday: 9 am-5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm
Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
Friday: limited clinical hours by appointment only**