Dr. Jorge A Matos, D.D.S., C.A.G.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1255401840
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(908) 354-4428About This Provider
Dr. Jorge Matos is an experienced orthodontist with over 20 years of practice in Elizabeth, NJ, who specializes in creating beautiful, long-lasting smiles for both children and adults. He earned his orthodontics degree from Boston University and completed his dental degree with honors from New York University, where he was recognized by the National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Matos offers a full range of modern treatment options, including Invisalign clear aligners, lingual braces (which go behind your teeth), and traditional braces, and he's trained in early treatment, two-phase treatment, and surgical orthodontics. He believes in a thoughtful, conservative approach that uses your natural teeth to rebuild your smile in a way that's healthy and good for the environment. Fluent in English and Portuguese, Dr. Matos takes a warm, collaborative approach to care and is committed to building smiles and bites that will serve you well for a lifetime.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- New York University College of Dentistry, D.D.S. (1997, honors in Orthodontics)
- Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, Certificate of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (1999)
- New York University College of Arts and Sciences, B.S. Psychology (honors)
Board Certifications
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon – National Dental Honor Society (inducted)
Credential: D.D.S., C.A.G.S.
NPI registered: 11/09/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign clear aligners
- Lingual braces (behind the teeth)
- Clear braces (ceramic tooth-colored)
- Wildsmiles braces
- Gold braces
- State of the art orthodontic treatments
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Lingual Orthodontic Association
- New Jersey Dental Association
- Dental Society of the State of New York
- New York Academy of Dentistry
- Union County Dental Society
- Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
- Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- New Jersey Orthodontists Association
- Elizabeth Interdisciplinary Study Club
- Portuguese Lions Club of Elizabeth
Beyond the Office
Portuguese Lions Club of Elizabeth (member)
Family dentistry tradition: brother is an oral surgeon, sister is a pediatric dentist, wife is a periodontist
Was impressed by his own orthodontist as a child, which inspired his career choice
House outfitted with extensive solar array providing clean, renewable energy to his and neighboring houses
Enjoys gardening and landscaping at his Long Island home
Maintains family tradition of winemaking with father and siblings in New Jersey
Brews beer as a hobby
Restores antique cars
Music enthusiast: enjoys classic rock and roll, old-school rap, and jazz
Married to Vicky; has three children: Sofia, Theodora, and John
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