At a Glance
- Service: Two female dentists offering general, family, cosmetic, and Invisalign dentistry
- Serving: Pine Beach and the surrounding riverside boroughs 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: Two women dentists Pine Beach neighbors recommend by name, known for unhurried, personal visits
The female dentist your neighbors recommend
In a borough as small as Pine Beach, a recommendation carries weight. When neighbors point you toward a female dentist here, they are usually describing an experience: unhurried, warm, and personal. Both dentists at this practice are women, and a steady stream of Pine Beach patients have found their way in through word of mouth.
Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel built the office around trust and intention rather than volume. Every visit opens with a conversation about your goals, not a clipboard of upsells, which is the kind of care that gets passed from one neighbor to the next.
What good care looks like over time
Picture a smile you stop hiding and a checkup schedule that runs quietly in the background of your life. That is the outcome most Pine Beach patients are after, and it is what consistent care from the same two dentists delivers. For some, the result is cosmetic: a whiter, more even smile. For others it is functional, like chewing comfortably on both sides again.
The clinical work leans minimally invasive, preserving healthy tooth structure whenever possible. For cosmetic goals, options range from whitening and bonding to porcelain veneers and Invisalign.
Meet the women your neighbors trust
“I love helping patients feel confident in their smiles, but just as importantly, I want them to feel comfortable in the process.” Dr. Rakhee Patel's words capture why patients return. She earned her DMD from the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health, where she was named Best Dental Student of the Year, and trained at Lutheran Medical Center.
Dr. Monica Patel adds: “I believe dentistry should feel calm, clear, and deeply personal. For many people, even making the appointment is the hardest part.” She holds her DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Stony Brook. Both are certified Invisalign providers with advanced training through the Pankey Institute and Spear Education.
Driving directions from Pine Beach
From Pine Beach, head to Route 9 and turn north toward Toms River. Stay on Route 9 across the borough line, then follow signs toward Hooper Avenue and turn onto Oak Avenue. The office is at 222 Oak Avenue, Suite 8, with parking right at the building.
It is a short, familiar drive of about 7 minutes and 4 miles. On-site parking means even a quick maintenance visit stays quick, with no hunt for a downtown space.
Who this practice fits
Pine Beach residents who want a woman dentist and a long-term relationship, not a one-off fix, get the most out of this office. Patients who have felt rushed elsewhere tend to settle in quickly. Because the borough is tight-knit, the doctors often care for several members of one family or a cluster of neighbors.
If you only ever want emergency care with no follow-up, that is fine too, but the practice is built for people who want to maintain results over time.
Insurance, membership, and financing
The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans and files them for you. For uninsured Pine Beach patients, the $189 new patient special covers a complete exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present.
An in-house Friends and Family Membership Plan keeps routine and cosmetic care affordable year-round, and financing is available for larger work so you can stage it comfortably.
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Questions Pine Beach patients ask
Are both dentists women?
A: Yes. Dr. Monica Patel and Dr. Rakhee Patel are both female dentists and they run the practice together, so a search for a female dentist in Pine Beach lands you in the right place.
My neighbors recommended you. Do you take new patients from a small borough like Pine Beach?
A: Yes, the practice welcomes new patients every week, and many arrive through Pine Beach word of mouth. Mention who referred you when you call. Being a small community is an advantage, because the doctors get to know families across the borough.
I want cosmetic work but worry it will look obvious. What are my options?
A: The doctors favor natural-looking results and minimally invasive techniques, so changes read as a healthier version of your own smile. Depending on your goals, that might mean whitening, bonding, porcelain veneers, or Invisalign, and they walk you through the trade-offs first.
Is the office good with children?
A: Yes. Both women dentists handle children's cleanings and preventive care with the same unhurried approach they use with adults, which is part of why Pine Beach families often come as a group.
Do you accept insurance, and what if I do not have any?
A: The practice accepts most major dental insurance plans. Without coverage, the $189 new patient special covers an exam, X-rays, and a healthy mouth cleaning when no periodontal disease is present, and a membership plan plus financing keep care affordable.
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-pine-beach-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**