With her gentle nature and bright, cheerful outlook on life
in general and dental hygiene in particular, Kathi puts puts
her patients immediately at ease. She has a remarkable
thirty years’ experience in her field.
Meet the Staff
Meet Dr. T
John Toumanios, DDS
practices all phases of dentistry
and is a family dentist treating
people from age three through the
geriatric years. In a recent
interview, Dr. Toumanios revealed
that: “…one of the reasons I
became a dentist is the psychology
involved in the profession. Taking
a patient who is fearful (no matter
what the age) and having he or she
comfortable in my practice is very
gratifying. Also, treating someone
who is shy and introverted because
they are self-conscious about their
smile and then fixing that smile
and seeing the change in
personality - wow!
From a medical
standpoint; when I
diagnose, I look at
the entire picture.
Do you know how
many sinus
infections I've
discovered that
have presented as
tooth aches?
Frequently, people
undergoing a great
deal of stress grind
their teeth and
have mouth pain.
A lesser
diagnostician
would be doing
unnecessary
dentistry to relieve these symptoms. It isn't just about getting
top quality dentistry because we also give you the personal
touch. We are like the folks on that old TV sitcom "Cheers"
where "everybody knows your name," and you know ours. My
staff never changes and they are the best at what they do.”
John Toumanios, DDS graduated from SUNY at Albany in
1983 with a BS degree. He completed his Doctorate in Dental
Surgery from Columbia University Dental School in 1987. He did
a General Practice Residency at New York-Presbyterian Queens
Hospital, Flushing, New York. He is a Recipient of the Pierre
Fauchard award, recognized by the International Association of
Dentists as a leading Physician of the World and Top General
and Family Dentist and a member of the Academy of General
Dentists. He is also a guest lecturer at Columbia University
Dental School and a participant in their mentor program. He
has been in private practice since 1990.
JOHN TOUMANIOS, DDS, LLC
FAIRFIELD COMMONS, SUITE C105
271 US HIGHWAY 46 | FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004-2457
973.227.1256
MEET THE STAFF
assistance in a variety of areas. You’ll find her a jovial,
accommodating and a valuable source of information.
Kathryn Frank, RDH is
the Dental Hygienist.
Kathi graduated from the
Dental Hygiene Program
at Farleigh Dickenson
University. She continued
her education at Montclair
State University with a
BS in Allied Health. She
also completed the Certi-
ficate Program for
Interpreters for the deaf
from Union County College. Kathi’s devotion to her patients
and profession is evident from the moment they meet her.
Marisa Melilli is the
Dental Assistant. She grad-
uated from the Dental
Studies Institute in 2003
and has been working for
Dr. T, her one and only
dentist, ever since.
Marisa’s pleasing person-
ality, radiant smile and
ability to relax all she
comes in contact with is a
tremendous asset to the
office. Her good nature is irresistible.
Susan Toumanios, as
the Office Manager,
Practice Co-ordinator and
Insurance Expert, has “the
pulse of the practice.”
Susan makes sure that all
activities are coordinated
so that the patient experi-
ence is a totally positive and
relaxing one. She’ll help you
with your insurance and
financial questions, make
an appointment for follow-up visits and offer advice and