Dr. Christopher Emma is one of the most passionate and talented dentists in the state of New Jersey, dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care to all his patients. Dr. Emma has been recognized by his peers as a “NJ Top Dentist” in 2013. Dr. Emma enjoys getting to know his patients and their families on a first name basis, and providing them with the highest quality of care.
Dr. Emma’s patients drive from all over the state to receive his renowned treatment.
Spending time with each patient to ensure their understanding of their dental health and condition is what separates Dr. Emma from his peers. He is constantly training and studying to learn the latest techniques in the dental field. After owning many practices throughout New Jersey, Dr. Emma has decided to go back to where he grew up and build the most beautiful state of the art dental practice to date.
Dr. Christopher Emma is proud to serve the Monmouth and Ocean County communities, where he still has family and many friends residing locally. After graduating from Brick Township High School in 1992, he then went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Science at Montclair State University. Graduating with honors and receiving many awards for his academic achievements, Dr. Emma decided to pursue a career in dentistry. In 1997, Dr. Christopher Emma entered the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School. While attending U.M.D.N.J., he was a member of several societies and received numerous achievement awards. Dr. Emma graduated from the New Jersey Dental School at the top of his class in May of 2001. His father, Anthony Emma, was a carpenter for many years and always stressed to him the importance of craftsmanship and quality, and standing behind your work. This philosophy is what drove Dr. Emma’s achievements and why he has become such a truly talented general dentist today.
Dr. Emma has put together a team that is highly motivated and professional, who care for their patients and ensure they have a positive, worry-free visit at Encore Dental. Dr. Emma believes in striving to make sure every patient has a pleasant experience from the first phone call to each and every visit. Whether it’s oral surgery, endodontics (root canals), periodontics (gums), orthodontics (braces) or pediatrics (children), his team is ready to take care of all of your dental needs. Dr. Emma’s philosophy is “The Patient Always Comes First,” and you will experience that as soon as you walk into his waiting room.
Dr. Christopher Emma enjoys living at the Jersey Shore with his family and collecting old pictures of the area. He is also looking forward to having conversations with his patients about the town, its’ history and its’ future.
Professional Development:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, Adhesive Dentistry Materials
October 17, 2003
Academy of General Dentistry “Implant Systems”
June 5, 2002
Centerpulse “Implant Connections and Applications of Implants”
January 21, 2003
New Jersey Dental Association “HIPPA Privacy”
November 6, 2002
University at Buffalo “Oral CDX”
May 1, 2002
Columbia University “Fixed Prosthodontics”
July 15, 2003
Columbia University “Periodontal Diseases”
September 20, 2003
Jersey Shore University Medical Center “Oral Pathology”
October 15, 2003
Louisiana State University Health Science Center “Oral Medicine”
February 8, 2004
Studied under Bill Dorfman “Perfecting Porcelain”
May 27, 2005
Ora Pharma, Incorporated “Management of Periodontal Disease”
February 5, 2005
The American Society for Clinical Research “Cerinate Smile Design”
February 10 & 11, 2005
Nobel Biocare USA, Inc. “Nobel Implants”
December 8, 2006
Dentsply International Alliance Pinnacle Group Meeting “Greenbrier”
October 4-6, 2006
The Straumann Company “Implant Supported Dentures”
April 26, 2006
International Center for Dental Education, Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
April 26, 2006
New Jersey Dental Association “Give Kids A Smile”
February 3, 2006
Dentsply International Alliance Pinnacle Group Meeting “California”
October 4-5, 2007
Greater New York Dental Meeting “Implant Surgery”
November 25, 2007
Dentsply International Alliance Pinnacle Group Meeting “Florida”
October 2-3, 2008
University of Medicine and Dentistry “Local Anesthesia and the Anatomical Basis of Dentistry”
April 17, 2009
OSHA Compliance Team “OSHA Compliance For The Dental Office”
October 9, 2009
University of Medicine and Dentistry “Single Implant Supported Crown”
June 1, 2011
Institute for Natural Resources “Conquering Pain”
September 15, 2011
The American Dental Institute “Treatment of Dental Fear”
October 25, 2011
The American Dental Institute “Bone Grafting and Regeneration”
October 13, 2011