Meet Our Orthodontists

Service Dog

Luna, affectionately known as “Dental Dog,” joined the Cuozzo team in 2021 as Dr. Pat’s diabetic alert dog. While Luna’s primary job is to assist Dr. Pat, she is also a great source of calm for some of our more anxious patients. Luna loves people and is happy to sit next to your chair if you are nervous. When Luna is not working, she enjoys chewing on her bone, playing with her canine sister, Penny, swimming in the pool with her human sisters, and having the zoomies (in the office at the end of the work day and at home). Luna is a certified good girl!

Administrative Assistant

Ruthellen joined our team in October of 2018. Ruthellen has over 8 years of Executive Assistant experience and over 25 years of experience in Administrative and Accounting. She enjoys being a part of "The Cuozzo Experience" providing the best care possible. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, hiking local parks, and biking and walking the Ocean Grove boardwalk year-round.

Financial/Insurance Coordinator

Theresa has been working in orthodontic offices on the east and west coasts for 34 years. She has experience in all aspects of an orthodontic office, but is most knowledgeable in insurance billing. She is enthusiastic, hardworking, and believes customer service is one of the most important aspects of her job. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

Receptionist

Michelle began her time with Cuozzo Orthodontics as a child when she was Dr. Pat's patient, and later returned to the practice in 2023, when she joined our team as a Receptionist. Her 11+ years of customer service experience has played an integral role in her growth within the practice and helped her to quickly earn the title of Lead Receptionist. Michelle is an expert in assisting patients and working with their schedules to make their experience as seamless as possible. Outside of the office, Michelle is passionate about helping the global community. She has done missions work in Haiti and Nicaragua, and is hopeful that her time at Cuozzo Orthodontics will lead her to more missions opportunities, especially in the field of health care. In her free time, Michelle enjoys biking, hiking, fishing, going to music festivals, and playing and coaching softball. She also has an Orange Tabby named Milo Ren, who loves to go on outdoor adventures with her!

Financial Assistant

Sabrina joined the Cuozzo Orthodontics team in 2023 as our Financial Assistant. With a background in medical billing and customer service, Sabrina is the perfect person to help guide our patients to set up their financials and utilize their insurance benefits when they get started with their treatment. She loves to learn, and is excited at the opportunity to expand both her professional and personal skill sets each day at Cuozzo Orthodontics! In her free time, Sabrina enjoys pursuing her passion for food and travel and aspires to take a trip to Rome to explore her Italian roots. In addition to traveling, Sabrina would like to be able to speak the languages of the people she meets abroad and is currently learning to speak Spanish. On her more relaxing days, you can find Sabrina hanging out with her family, friends, and her dog, Philly!

Registered Dental Assistant, Daily Operations Coordinator

Judy has been in the orthodontic world for 35 years. She began working at Cuozzo Orthodontics in 1994 as a part-time registered dental assistant. After her children entered elementary school, Judy began to work full-time and eventually took on the role of clinical manager, and more recently, daily operations coordinator. Her favorite part of her career is mentoring and teaching the junior assistants and interacting with patients and parents. She finds it very rewarding to organize and implement systems and watch the office run “like a well-oiled machine.” In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, gardening, and small home improvement projects.

Registered Dental Assistant, Assistant Daily Operations Coordinator 

Alison started out as Dr. Pat’s patient and later went on to join our staff as a part-time junior dental assistant. She has now been with Cuozzo Orthodontics for more than 15 years and is both a Registered Dental Assistant and our Assistant Daily Operations Coordinator. Alison is cross-trained in every aspect of our practice from clinical care, to scheduling, to finance and insurance, to treatment coordination. Her knowledge of both the clinical and clerical sides of our practice is extremely beneficial in helping our office run smoothly and efficiently. What she loves most about her job is having the opportunity to help patients become their best selves by achieving a beautiful smile! Aside from her career in orthodontics, Alison has been dancing since the age of 3 and holds a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Dance Performance from Georgian Court University. When she is not at the office, you might catch her at the beach, watching an NHL game, or teaching a dance class!

Treatment Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant

Jennifer has been a part of the Cuozzo team since 2000. She worked as a front desk receptionist for many years before deciding to go to school to become a Registered Dental Assistant.  After working in the treatment room for several years, she became our Treatment Coordinator; a role in which she can combine her extensive knowledge of orthodontic treatment planning, finance, and scheduling in order to provide our patients with a seamless consultation experience. When you come to the office for your initial visit, Jennifer is one of the first people you will meet!  Jennifer says, “My favorite thing about my job is meeting and connecting with new patients while helping them learn more about how orthodontic treatment can benefit them. I hope to be here to help our patients for many years to come!”

Registered Dental Assistant

As one of Cuozzo Orthodontics’ longest-serving employees, Beth’s knowledge and experience are truly assets to our practice. Beth began orthodontic assisting in 1983 and has been with Cuozzo Orthodontics for 32 years. Beth has superior orthodontic skills and is one of our key employees that helps to train junior assistants. As Cuozzo Orthodontics’ inventory manager, Beth researches and implements new products that keep our practice on the cutting edge of orthodontics. Beth resides in Howell with her husband of 40 years. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Lab Technician

Jack joined our team in 2023 having recently earned his degree in Biology from Lynn University in Florida, with aspirations to become a professional laboratory technician. Having been a patient of Dr. Pat himself, Jack knew that Cuozzo Orthodontics would be the ideal place to expand his technical skills and continue to learn. He is an expert in retainer fabrication and 3D printing and is our main point of contact for the outside dental laboratories with whom we work closely. He is passionate about helping others through his work in the field of healthcare, and looks forward to contributing to our office’s ability to provide our patients with excellent care on a daily basis. In his downtime, Jack likes to spend time outdoors, especially on his skateboard.

Dental Assistant

Maria started out as a patient at Cuozzo Orthodontics in 2018, after treatment she then joined the practice as a Junior Dental Assistant part time. She then loved the environment and the idea of working in dental and now she has decided to move forward and get her CDA/RDA and start full time. She loves working with everyone and is grateful she found this opportunity and now turned into a career! In her free time you could catch her at the beach, taking pictures, watching a sunset, or taking her dog on new adventures.

Dental Assistant

Abby first came to us in 2021 as a part-time dental assistant while she was working on completing her bachelor's degree. Upon graduating from Kean University with a degree in Biology, she joined us as a full-time dental assistant and has quickly become an integral member of our team. Abby enjoys working at Cuozzo Orthodontics because she is very passionate about helping people, and aspires to have a lasting career in the medical field. After hours, she is currently working towards attending medical school in the hopes of one day becoming a pediatrician. She actively studies and works in various branches of medicine, and spends her weekends working at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in the MRI department. An interesting fact about Abby is that she was born in Jamaica, and came to the United States at the age of 13! In her leisure time, she enjoys reading and spending time with friends and family.

Dental Assistant

Ana became a member of our team in 2021. Her enthusiasm for the dental field began as a child, during her visits to her dental hygienist. She later went on to attend vocational school for dental assisting, which led her to pursue a career in the field. After joining the Cuozzo team and seeing what we do, she developed a passion for helping people through the field of dentistry, sparking her desire to pursue further education in the field. She is currently spending her after-hours time in school to earn her dental radiology license. Aside from work and school, Ana loves spending time with her family and friends. She also particularly enjoys singing and does so often. So, if you ever hear someone singing when you're in the office, you'll know it’s Ana!

Dental Assistant

Brianna came to us in 2022 with a desire to learn more about the field of Dentistry. Prior to joining our team, Brianna was a full-time student, who spent the Summer of 2021 assisting in Oral Surgery. This experience helped her interest in the different dental specialties to grow and led her to pursue a position in Orthodontics. Since joining us, she has come to love the hands-on experiences and positive learning environment that the Doctors, RDAs, and other dental assistants create! Brianna is a Point Pleasant local who recently graduated from TCNJ, and plans to attend dental school in the near future (she is currently applying!). Outside of work and studying, Brianna enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to the beach, and watching reality TV.