As we all know, things happen — accidents, emergencies, etc. And now that we’re stuck in coronavirus quarantine, it’s more important than ever to know what your options are when something not-so-ideal occurs: pet services, grocery store hours, an emergency trip to the bank, or even a dental emergency.
According to the NY Post, the five most common tooth-related emergencies include chipped tooth, a lost tooth, stitches, broken bones, and the all-encompassing “trauma.” If you’re dealing with a dental emergency during quarantine — whether it’s a chipped tooth, a cavity, or the catch-all, ambiguous “toothache” — nobody wants to be experiencing dental pain while stuck at home sheltering in place, so you need to know where to go to get the services you need.
That’s where DentalPlans.com comes in. After surveying its network of more than 100,000 dentists nationwide, Dental Plans started a Dentist Directory of all the dentist offices that are open and accepting new patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
With Dental Plans’ Dentist Directory, you can search for open dentist offices by zip code. We’ve curated a few local offices, organizing them by Hoboken, Jersey City, and other offices open in nearby Hudson County. If you are in need of emergency dental care, you’re better off visiting one of these offices rather than your local emergency room. Below is a list of local New Jersey dentist offices that are open during COVID-19.
Hoboken
Dr. Cynthia Leung {79 Hudson Street}
Located at 79 Hudson Street Ste. 508, Dr. Cynthia Leung’s office is verified as open for routine care. This dental office accepts the following plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, and Preferred Network Access by CIGNA.
Dr. Lidia Simeonova {600 Clinton Street}
Located at 600 Clinton Street, Dr. Lidia Simeonova is verified for emergencies only. Open from 10:00AM-2:00PM, this dental office accepts the following plans: Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Aetna Dental Access, :DP CompleteCare, DentalSave Discount Dental Plan.
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Jersey City
Dr. Arkady Khaykin {345 Grove Street}
Located at 345 Grove Street Ste. 1, Dr. Arkady Khaykin is verified open for routine care. This dental office accepts the following plans: Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Aetna Dental Access, :DP CompleteCare, DentalSave Discount Dental Plan.
Dr. Peter Tsambazis {223 Mallory Avenue}
Dr. Peter Tsambazis is verified open for routine care. This dental office, which specializes in periodontics, accepts the following 11 plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, Careington Care 500 Series, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, Preferred Network Access by CIGNA, :DP SmartHealth, PatriotPlan, Sele-Dent Discount Dental Plan, Careington POS, and DenteMax Discount Dental Plan.
Dr. Sheetal Desai {2403 John F. Kennedy Boulevard}
Dr. Sheetal Desai is verified open for routine care. Dr. Desai accepts the following plans: DenteMax Discount Dental Plan and Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III.
Dr. Eugenie Lee {354 Grove Street}
Dr. Eugenie Lee is verified open for routine care. This dental office, which specializes in periodontics, accepts Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III as well as various other insurance plans.
Dr. Sapna Patla {2403 John F. Kennedy Boulevard}
Located at 2403 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Dr. Sapna Patla is verified open for routine care. This dental office, which specializes in periodontics, accepts the following plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Preferred Network Access by CIGNA, Aetna Dental Access, and :DP CompleteCare, as well as Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III.
Greater Hudson County
Dr. Ali Ayoub {8412 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen}
Located at 8412 Kennedy Boulevard in North Bergen, Dr. Ali Ayoub is verified open for routine care. This dental office accepts the following plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Preferred Network Access by CIGNA, Aetna Dental Access, and :DP CompleteCare.
Dr. Lena Khaylomsky {4100 Park Avenue, Weehawken}
Located at 4100 Park Avenue in Weehawken, Dr. Lena Khaylomsky is verified open for emergency care. This dental office accepts the following plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, Careington Care 500 Series, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Preferred Network Access by CIGNA, :DP SmartHealth, UNI-CARE 200 Discount Dental Plan, Aetna Dental Access, :DP CompleteCare, Aon Dental Solutions Plan, Sele-Dent Discount Dental Plan, DentalSave Discount Dental Plan, Liberty Dental Program of America, Careington POS, DenteMax Discount Dental Plan, and UNI-CARE 100 Discount Dental Plan, as well as Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III.
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Dr. Nancy Herbst-Modiano {311 33rd Street, Union City}
Dr. Nancy Herbst-Modiano specializes in oral surgery. This dental office accepts the following plans: CIGNAPlus Savings, CVS iSave, Alliance HealthCard Savings Card, Preferred Network Access by CIGNA, as well as Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III.
Dr. Ignatius Scalia {311 33rd Street, Union City}
Dr. Ignatius Scalia is verified open for emergency care. This dental office specializes in oral surgery and accepts the following plans: Aetna Vital Dental Savings Plus Rx, Aetna Vital Dental Savings, Aetna Dental Access, and :DP CompleteCare.
Dr. Tomas Barrios {311 33rd Street, Union City}
Located at 311 33rd St in Union City, Dr. Tomas Barrios is verified open for emergency care and also specializes in oral surgery. This dental office accepts the following plans: DenteMax Discount Dental Plan and Renaissance Dental Insurance Plan III.
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Tropicalia: A New Resort Wear Store Opening in Bayonne on 2/22
Spring break and summers down the shore are fast approaching, which means it’s time to start thinking about what swimwear to sport on the water. While a lot of women may look at bikini shopping as the seventh layer of hell, a small but mighty store in Bayonne is looking to change that mindset. Tropicalia Resort Wear, located at 174 ½ Broadway Avenue in Bayonne, is opening on February 22nd and will be selling resort wear as well as allowing private shopping experiences to make shoppers more comfortable while finding their next favorite beach outfit. Read on to learn about Tropicalia Resort Wear and why the owner chose to open her store in Bayonne, New Jersey.
A Woman-Owned Business In Bayonne
The owner of Tropicalia, Jessie Laracuente, launched the brand in May of 2020. Swimwear has been a staple in Jessie’s life. She is Puerto Rican and grew up surrounded by water and living most of her days in a swimsuit. While she collected many different styles of swimsuits, Jessie felt there was something missing in those styles and wanted to create a brand to fill those gaps for women of all shapes and sizes.
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She is an active-duty military member currently serving in the Army. In 2021, she made her move to the East Coast. The military relocated Jessie from Los Angeles, CA, to Staten Island, NY, and during her move, she fell in love with Bayonne. It’s what made her decide to put down roots here and open a storefront for her growing business.
“I had visited New York twice before and knew I wanted to be in the city but not directly in it,” Jessie told The Hoboken Girl. “I discovered Bayonne, and it was love at first sight. I was drawn to its close-knit community, accessibility to the Light Rail, New York City, and other attractions. Now, as Bayonne continues to grow and expand, I’m excited to introduce my brand to the area.”
Since moving to New Jersey, Jessie has been growing her business within Hudson County by participating in local markets like the Main Street Pops Market. She says she’s looking forward to further introducing her brand to the Jersey City and Hoboken areas.
The Tropicalia Experience
Tropicalia Resort Wear officially opens to the public on Saturday, February 22nd at 174 ½ Broadway Avenue in Bayonne. Jessie welcomes shoppers with a big smile, surrounded by a rainbow of swimsuits lining the walls. The items for sale are luxury resort wear and swimsuits from premium Colombian brands. Jessie tells HG her collection is for women looking for a high-quality, stylish piece that makes them feel confident, elegant, but still on trend.
The bikinis, one-pieces, and cover-ups on display come in all sizes and colors, making it simple to find a piece to make one feel confident near the pool or beach.
On top of curating a colorful collection of swimwear and resort wear, Tropicalia will have solo shopping experiences available by appointment. “I know how stressful swimwear shopping can be,” Jessie shared with HG. “I want to create a space where my customers feel comfortable and confident.”
For those looking to schedule a private shopping session, email [email protected]. Prospective customers can also fill out the contact form on Tropicalia’s website. Depending on availability, guests can shop for as long or as little as they please. There is no spending requirement, so shoppers can browse at their leisure.
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“This personalized approach ensures they have the time and privacy to find exactly what they’re looking for,” Jessie said.
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