Dentist in Livingston, NJ

All our professionals at Livingston Dental Care and Wellness maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

Dr. Christopher Lota

B.A. - 1987 - Gettysburg College 

D.M.D. - 1991 - UMDNJ (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - New Jersey)

Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) - 2002 - 2019

 LVI - Clinical Instructor - 2009-2019 

 Dr. Lota grew up in Glen Rock and currently co-resides in Franklin Lakes and Spring Lake, NJ. He is married to Dr. Nathalie Scarpa—Lota and is a proud father of two adult daughters, Morgan and Rachel. Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Chris is an avid triathlete, skier, golfer, and mentor.

 He co-founded The Lota Dental Group, which owns and operates two other dental practices in N.J., and is the Director of Clinical Excellence for each. For over 33 years, his private practice has focused on General, Restorative, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry. He is trained to treat Sleep Apnea and T.M.J./T.M.D-related issues and the use of Botox to conservatively enhance a person's overall facial esthetics. Dr. Lota has conducted thousands of cases over the years and very proud of the positive impact he has had on his patients' lives.

 "The ability to improve individuals' overall dental health, appearance, self-esteem, and quality of life drives me to continuously learn, grow, and mentor those in my profession. I continue to participate in the community and allow as many of its members to benefit from my patient-centered focus, philosophy, and team-assisted approach." - Dr. Chris Lota

Dr. Michael Masino

Dr. Michael Masino is a skilled and compassionate dentist dedicated to providing exceptional dental care. With a solid education in Dentistry and a

 background in Biomedical Engineering, he brings a unique perspective to his practice. Through a rigorous residency, he gained expertise in a wide

 range of dental procedures, including general and preventative dentistry, extractions, crowns, bridges, implants, veneers, root canals, and gum disease

 treatment. Dr. Masino prioritizes building strong patient relationships based on trust and communication. He stays up-to-date with the latest

 advancements in dentistry through continuing education. Dr. Masino is excited to join Dr. Christopher Lota's team and contribute to the community's oral

 healthcare needs.

Dr. Jonnathan Matute

Doctor Matute is a 2020 graduate of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduating Rutgers, Dr. Matute attended a General Practice Program

 at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey. After successfully completing his residency, he joined Saddle Brook Family Dentistry as the

 practice’s managing dentist.

Born and raised in Ecuador, Dr. Matute arrived in America in 2010 and immediately enrolled at Kean University where he obtained his Bachelor degree

 in Biology. Upon graduating Kean University, he served one year as a teacher for Anatomy and Spanish. He then pursued his dream of becoming a

 Dentist and in 2016 he was accepted at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Matute is a member of The American Dental Association, New Jersey

 Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association.

Outside of his love for dentistry, Dr. Matute enjoys playing soccer and golf. He is an enthusiast of classic cars and is loves being with his family. He is a

 very active member in his community and enjoys mentoring high school and college students in the pursuit of their dreams.