Appel Orthodontics has been serving Monmouth County for over 26 years! Our goal continues to be, to deliver quality Orthodontic Care in a pleasant and friendly environment. We are also one of the few practices in the area catering to the special needs population, bringing smiles to hundreds of faces. All treatments are provided by Dr. Appel, which is our secret to so many happy smiles. Our caring team will make you and your family feel at home. 
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​ Give us a call today at (732) 845-0500 to schedule your orthodontic consult!

Meet Our Team

Joanne
Office Manager & Dental Assistant

Joanne has been an active and most trusted member of our orthodontic team for over 25 years. She has many responsibilities, including chair-side assistance to Dr. Appel, answering insurance questions and processing claims, as well as overseeing the office as the overall manager of our orthodontic practice. Joanne can always be found with a smile on her face with her caring personality. She helps allow the practice to deliver quality and personalized orthodontic care to its patients. She has two daughters, Nikki and Jaime, who were both patients many years ago. Nikki graduated from Emerson College and is now a 1st Lieutenant in the MA National Guard, while living in Boston, MA. Jaime recently graduated from Rowan University and runs her own Dog Training, Walking and Pet sitting company serving Monmouth County! Joanne lives with her husband Tony and their dog Gatsby, a 90lbs black lab! Joanne’s interests are cooking and baking, while Tony enjoys gardening and golf. They are both die hard NY Jets and NY Yankee Fans.

Denise
Front Desk Receptionist

Denise, our friendly and warmhearted front desk liaison has been an enthusiastic member of our team for over 9 years. She is always available to greet, help, and make each patient feel comfortable upon entering our office. Denise strives to make your visit to our office a positive experience from start to finish and does her best to accommodate your scheduling needs. Denise has one daughter, Jacqueline. Jacqueline owns and operates her own crossfit gym, and is a wonderful mother to her daughter Quinn, Denise's first grandchild. Denise loves working out, gardening, cooking, motorcycle rides and spending time with her grandchild!

Jaime
Front Desk Receptionist

Jaime pitches in as needed to help cover the front desk from time to time! She's always ready to greet you with a smile and help you navigate your appointment! When she's not pitching in at the office, she is running her own dog training, dog walking, and pet care business.