About Ryan P. Zlotkowski, DMD
Dr. Ryan Zlotkowski was born and raised in Clifton, NJ. He enjoyed working in dental offices during his late teens and into his college years. Ryan was inspired by Dr. Anthony Agag, a general dentist, his mother, Linda Zlotkowski, a certified dental assistant, and the late Dr. Jerome Weiss, an orthodontist, to pursue a career in dentistry. Ryan attended Clifton High School and went on to complete his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Montclair State University in 2000. Ryan remained an active member of his church community at Saint Michael's Cathedral in Passaic, NJ. He enjoyed volunteering for church functions throughout his adult life. Interactions in the church have translated into a love and true compassion for people. Ryan obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2005, from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He went on to complete an intense postgraduate residency program at Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. Ryan's real world experience in emergency dentistry has prepared him for many situations that are not seen everyday in the dental practice. Ryan also has experience in Geriatric Dentistry following his work with patients in a nursing home setting. Ryan enjoys interaction with his patients. He prides himself on being attentive and presenting solutions to his patient that are tailored to their individual needs. His preventative approach to dentistry enables him to achieve his goal, which is to maintain healthy smiles for all his patients.
