About Our Practice

Hometown Dentist in Clifton

Get To Know Dr. Dena Constandelis

Born in Montclair and raised in nearby Montville, NJ, Dr. Dena Constandelis has deep roots in the community and a passion for providing high-quality dental care in a warm and inviting atmosphere. The importance of dental care was ingrained in her from a young age by her father, Dr. Theodore “Teddy” Constandelis, as he took care of hundreds of patients, improving their smiles and in turn their confidence. 

After graduating from Montville Township High School, Dr. Dena went on to obtain her B.S. Degree in Biology from Georgetown University. Although she respected and admired her father’s profession, she never viewed dentistry as her future until some of her father’s dental school friends approached her with the idea of following in his footsteps. She listened, took their advice, and never looked back!

She went on to attend the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, which is now Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD). She then went on to complete a one year General Practice Residency at Mountainside Hospital. Dr. Dena is active in numerous dental organizations such as the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, and the Passaic County Dental Association, where she is a past president. She is also a member of the American Academy of Clear Aligners and the International Team for Implantology.

She thoroughly enjoys helping people smile brighter everyday. She is an avid believer that less is more and recommends minimally invasive procedures whenever possible. 

When not at the office, you can find Dr. Dena spending time with her two daughters, going down the shore in the summer, exploring new restaurants, and cycling on her Peloton.