Our Team
DR. BRIDGET A. LANG
Dr. Lang graduated from Seton Hall University with honors with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Dental School with her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. While at UMDNJ-NJDS, she was inducted into the Omega Omega Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She was also a member of the Alpha Psi Chapter of Alpha Omega Fraternity, which bestowed upon her the prestigious Alpha Omega Undergraduate Scholarship Award and for which she served with honor as president during her senior year of dental school. She completed her General Practice Residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and has practiced dentistry in Newark, Maplewood, Springfield and Stirling ever since. Additionally, she has volunteered her services to patients at Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Dr. Lang welcomes patients of all ages, with a wide variety of dental and medical challenges. She enthusiastically provides general and family dental care, including prevention, restorative dentistry, crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, partial dentures, full dentures and root canal therapy. Dr. Lang regards the practice of dentistry as the marriage of health care with artistry, and strives to provide each patient with a positive experience and a healthy, comfortable, dazzling smile. Dr. Lang is proud of her association with numerous area practitioners, and often collaborates with other doctors in the care of her patients. She is a member of the following organizations: American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Essex County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, in which she is a Fellow, North Jersey Dental Study Group, Newark Dental Club, Main Street Dental Forum and Spear Dental Study Club. She is committed to continuing dental education, and welcomes the opportunities for professional growth provided by these groups. Dr. Lang lives in Long Hill Township with her husband and family. Her favorite pastimes include travel, reading, music, theater, movies and swimming.
PATRICIA MAJEWSKI
Pattie joined our team in 2009 as a dental assistant, and now has nearly 25 years of experience in the field, having worked in both hospital and private practice settings. She enjoys her work as a registered dental assistant with expanded functions and prides herself on helping others. She relishes meeting patients, making them comfortable and contributing to their well-being. Pattie resides in Springfield with her husband and family. She is active in school, church and community affairs and loves expanding her circle of friends.
JANE ORTOLANI
Jane began working in the practice while in high school. She has since graduated from Seton Hall University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, and where she is also currently pursuing an advanced degree. She brings her organizational skills and joie de vivre to her duties as receptionist and office assistant. Jane loves to cook, bake, garden and spend time with friends and fellow dog lovers. Jane thoroughly enjoys interacting with our patients and helping in whatever way possible.
KAREN PALLEIJA, R.D.H.
Karen joined our team in 2019. She graduated with honors from U.C.C. with the degree of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. She has been practicing hygiene for 29 years and prides herself in always providing gentle, quality patient care. She seeks to educate her patients in the home practices that will best suit their individual needs. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time with family and friends, often at the Jersey Shore.
PATRICIA PARLAPIANO
Patty joined our team as office manager in 2005. She was educated at Lyons Institute of Technology where she received her certification in four-handed chairside dental assisting, office management and dental radiography. Patty understands the importance of taking good care of our patients, and makes their scheduling, financial and insurance needs her number one priority. Patty and her husband are the proud and busy parents of two and grandparents of four. In her free time, Patty indulges her creativity by cooking and crafting.
CATHERINE PRINGLE
Cathy joined our team in 2002 as a dental assistant and accounts manager, and now has over 25 years of experience in the field. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the College of Saint Elizabeth. She worked in the insurance industry, before applying her skills to the support of dentistry. Cathy is the married mother of two grown sons and four grandchildren. She and her family enjoy travel and can often be found in the great outdoors, fishing, boating and relaxing.