About

A gentle dental home in Egg Harbor Township.

Egg Harbor Township's trusted family dentists. We've built our practice one warm, unhurried visit at a time — the same friendly faces, the same calm chair-side manner, patient after patient.

Local
Family practice
4.8
Average patient rating
Whole-family
& kids welcome
New patients
always welcome
Our story

Dr. Marc Pukenas D.M.D, M.A.G.D

I believe that dental medicine is an integral cornerstone of the healthcare profession. Possessing the knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat oral diseases is a great responsibility that has led me to dedicate my professional life to treating such conditions, resolving problems, reversing damage, and restoring teeth and gums to the healthiest possible state. In addition, I help to educate all my patients, providing them with the practical daily guidelines necessary to maintain good oral health. For me, the most exciting part about dentistry is being able to improve a patient’s self-confidence by changing their smile. A beautiful smile transcends all languages.

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Dr. Zahara Ayub D.D.S

Dr. Zahara Ayub earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University School of Dentistry. She has a great passion for community service which allowed her to coordinate multiple community outreaches to provide dental education and oral cancer screenings for many people in the greater New York area.

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Dr. Apexa Mehta D.M.D, M.P.H, B.D.S

At Atlantic Smiles, Dr. Mehta is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. She takes time to listen to patient's concerns, explain treatment options, and work with them to develop a personalized and comprehensive treatment plan. Focusing on evidence-based dentistry and high-quality care, she is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best possible smiles and boost their confidence.

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Dr. Deyanira Morgado D.M.D

Dr. Morgado is dedicated to conservative, patient-centered care, emphasizing the importance of restoring oral health for overall well-being. She enjoys working with patients of diverse backgrounds and values learning about their unique stories. With a focus on compassion and excellence, Dr. Morgado is committed to helping her patients achieve healthier, more confident smiles.

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The Team

From dental hygienists and dental assistants to lab technicians and office staff, we genuinely care for our patients. We make sure your appointment is comfortable and meets all of your expectations. You are our priority!

ATLANTIC SMILES LLC

3069 eNGLISH CREEK AVE SUITE 304 EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ 08234

(609)645-1900

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Meet the team

The people behind your smile.

Dr. Marc Pukenas

D.M.D, M.A.G.D

Dr. Pukenas views dental medicine as a cornerstone of healthcare and has dedicated his career to diagnosing and treating oral diseases, resolving problems, reversing damage, and restoring teeth and gums to optimal health. He educates every patient on the daily habits needed to maintain good oral health. For Dr. Pukenas, the most rewarding part of dentistry is improving a patient's self-confidence by transforming their smile. He believes a beautiful smile transcends all languages.

Dr. Zahara Ayub

D.D.S

Dr. Ayub earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from New York University School of Dentistry. She has a deep passion for community service and has coordinated multiple outreach programs to provide dental education and oral cancer screenings for people across the greater New York area. She brings that same commitment to care and education to every patient at Atlantic Smiles.

Dr. Apexa Mehta

D.M.D, M.P.H, B.D.S

Dr. Mehta is committed to creating a warm, welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and well-cared for. She takes time to listen to concerns, explain treatment options clearly, and work with each patient to develop a personalized, comprehensive plan. Focusing on evidence-based dentistry and high-quality care, Dr. Mehta is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best possible smiles and boost their confidence.

Dr. Deyanira Morgado

D.M.D

Dr. Morgado is dedicated to conservative, patient-centered care and emphasizes the importance of restoring oral health for overall well-being. She enjoys working with patients of diverse backgrounds and values learning about their unique stories. With a focus on compassion and excellence, Dr. Morgado is committed to helping her patients achieve healthier, more confident smiles.

Get in touchEgg Harbor Township, NJ

Ready when you are — let's get you smiling.

New patients are always welcome. Give us a call, and we'll find a time that fits — gentle care, honest answers, no pressure.

  • No-pressure, unhurried first visit
  • We file your insurance for you
  • Easy online booking, day or night
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