November 5, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES II • Page 13 North Jersey Orthodontics celebrates 20 th Anniversary North Jersey Orthodontics is celebrat- ing 20 years of providing personalized, quality orthodontic care to children, teens, and adults in northern New Jersey. Founded in 1994 by owner Dr. Elizabeth Ellen, North Jersey Orthodontics remains committed to bringing beautiful smiles to Wayne, Franklin Lakes, and the sur- rounding towns. Since its inception, North Jersey Orthodontics has treated thousands of patients. The philosophy at North Jersey Ortho- dontics can be summed up in four words: “Make the patients happy.” Dr. Ellen’s focus has always been on treating people, not just teeth, and on building personal relationships with patients. If there is ever a problem or question, it is dealt with promptly, professionally, and personally. The staff is well-trained, qualified, and experienced. Dr. Ellen loves what she does and the opportunity to make positive changes in the lives of her patients, from children who cover their smiles with their hands to hide crooked teeth, to adults who never had the opportunity to pursue treatment in their youth. She fondly remembers one patient who was extremely fearful and would not open her mouth for her exam. “For this particular girl, we set up appointments when no other patients were present,” Dr. Ellen shared. “Each visit, we gained her trust and she gradually felt more comfortable. We were able to put all the necessary braces in place. She eventu- ally had appointments scheduled during normal office hours and she interacted with other patients and staff beautifully. There were tears in our eyes the day her braces were removed.” Not only does Dr. Ellen work with those individuals who are particularly fearful of orthodontic treatment, but specializes in working with children with special needs. She provides special needs children with the extra attention and time they need to make them feel comfortable throughout the entire process. All her patients benefit from her loving and caring personality. Dr. Ellen has the same passion she did when she began her practice. She feels blessed to be surrounded by fun, caring, and highly skilled staff members. Most of all, she loves the patients who have made it possible to do the work that she loves. “I consistently feel that each patient and their family not only become great friends but like family,” she added. North Jersey Orthodontics provides quality treatment in a warm and inviting atmosphere where patients feel relaxed and receive the most professional care and the attention they deserve. As a long-time member of the Wayne and Franklin Lakes communities, North Jersey Orthodontics supports local hospi- tals, police and fire departments, schools, and sports teams. Dr. Ellen and her family support the CUMAC food bank in Pater- son, among other charities. Dr. Ellen began her career as an asso- ciate orthodontist working for Dr. Marion Bramante over 20 years ago. When she took over the practice in 1994, the name of the practice “North Jersey Orthodontics” was established to reflect the service to both Bergen and Passaic counties. Dr. Ellen followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather, both of whom were orthodontists. She received her orthodon- tics degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, Passaic County Dental Society, New Jersey Asso- ciation of Orthodontics, and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontics. Dr. Ellen is active in Passaic County Children’s Dental Health Month. She enjoys speaking to children at all grade levels about oral and dental health topics. North Jersey Orthodontics is located at 808 High Mountain Road in Frank- lin Lakes. Call (201) 891-4606 or e-mail: ellenpressman@verizon.net.