Meet the Team
Dr. Tong and Dr. LaCap feel incredibly privileged to have the daily support of such a gifted, intelligent, and dedicated team of dental professionals here in Bergenfield, NJ. From the front desk to the treatment operatories, our smile team members are always going the extra mile to help patients feel completely at ease and keep appointments running smoothly. Any questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to ask – they’ll be happy to help! In the meantime, keep reading below to learn more about each friendly face you’ll meet here:
Brandon, Chief Operations Officer
Brandon has been working in the dental field for several years now and really enjoys helping our dentists create amazing, life-changing smiles for patients! He earned his education at Seton Hall University and has also attended trainings in dental management and leadership at the Scheduling Institute in Georgia.
As Dr. LaCap and Dr. Tong’s oldest son, Brandon enjoys working as a “Jack of All Trades” throughout the practice – in fact, he’s filled in for nearly every position over time! Whenever he’s outside of the office, his personal hobbies include making art, snowboarding, and going on hikes.
Danielle, Team Lead
With over 20 years in the hair industry, Danielle's passion has always been about making people feel good. A few years ago, after witnessing her dad’s battle with cancer, she felt a shift in her life’s purpose, leading her to the medical field. Given an opportunity at Washington Dental, she embraced her new role with enthusiasm. Today, Danielle is the Team Lead at the practice, bringing four years of experience in the dental field. Helping patients is what she loves most about her job.
Originally from Bergenfield, Danielle enjoys her free time with her husband, Rafael, and their three children. Her eldest, Regan, is into music production, Elijah is studying to enter the therapy field, and Angelina, the youngest, is breaking barriers in high school baseball. A devoted Yankees fan, Danielle loves attending games, traveling for Angelina's baseball tournaments, and spending summers at the beach and lake. On top of all this, she continues to share her talents as a hair stylist, combining her diverse passions to make a difference every day.
Daniela, Recare Coordinator
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Jakeline, New Patient Coordinator
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Fjolla, Doctor's Assistant & Lead Assistant
Fjolla was born in Kosovo and studied dentistry in Albania. Today, what she enjoys most about her work is being able to touch a patient’s life in a positive way and ease their anxieties! She also likes that there is never an end to new knowledge, technologies, and techniques in the oral healthcare world. She is proud to be the very first doctor in her family.
In her home country, there was plenty of natural beauty to be found everywhere, which made Fjolla develop a lifelong love of hiking. Her other hobbies include traveling and enjoying delicious foods wherever she goes.
Deisy, Doctor's Assistant
Deisy always has a smile on her face. The patient loves her warm and bubbly personality. She knows exactly what to do to make a patient feel comfortable in the dental chair. She is fluent in Spanish and removes the language barrier with our Spanish-speaking patients. We feel privileged to have Deisy on our team.
"What I love about working at Washington Dental is that our staff and doctors care about the well being of our patients needs and wants. What I love about being a Dental Assisant is witnessing and participating in the process to achieve a brighter and beautiful smile! Although dentistry takes up the majority of my time, I also enjoy reading and spending as much time possible with my beautiful."
Eric - Doctor's Assistant
Born, and raised in NYC, Eric is a natural when it comes to interacting with people. As a new doctor's assistant, Eric is a prime time example of what it means to leave a good first impression. His values in this office are to help people and have new patients leave with a healthier smile. Eric's wacky, and crazy personality, will make you forget that you're even in a dental office as soon as you come in for the first time. His goal at the end of the day is to turn patients into friends, and have them anticipate their next visit to Washington Dental Associates!
Caroline, Doctor's Assistant
Caroline is one of our talented dental assistants. We appreciate that she goes over and beyond being an assistant for not one, but both office locations of ours! Caroline knows how to make a patient feel safe and at ease in the chair. Whenever our team members or patients are in need of assistance, Caroline is always right there to lend a helping hand. In her free time, she likes to spend it with her friends and family.
Yeri, Hygiene Assistant
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Gabrielle, Hygienist
After earning her Associate's Degree in Applied Science from Bergen Community College, Gabrielle became a registered dental hygienist, certified in both NJ and NY, with a local anesthesia permit. Ridgefield is her home, where she shares a joyful life with her loving parents, older sister, and their three furbabies. Outside the clinic, she enjoys all music genres, Broadway, and animals, and has started traveling with her fiancé. In high school, she won awards for performing arts and track and field. She is proud to be part of a team that personalizes each patient's treatment to fit their unique needs.
Vanessa, Hygienist
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