Education

1972: Graduated from Edison High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and Captain of the Men's Tennis Team.

1976: Graduated from Lafayette College, Easton, PA, with a BA with Honors in Biology.  (Dr Bloom also earned 2 varsity letters in Tennis at Lafayette.)

1979:  Received a Masters of Science in Biology from Baylor University, Waco, TX. Dr Bloom completed 2 years of a  PhD. program in Zoology at Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK..

1985: Received a DMD degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.

1986: Completed a General Practice Residency at the Olin E. Teague Veteran's Administration Hospital, Temple, TX. 1986: Entered private practice with Dr. Hyman Weiss. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Weiss retired and Dr. Bloom took over the practice.

1988: Dr. Bloom's wife, Dr. Gari Bloom, entered the practice upon completion of her General Practice Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, NY. 1989: Continued formal education in the Prosthodontics post-graduate degree program at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY.

1993: Completed Prosthodontic training and continued as a part time faculty member at Montefiore's Department of Prosthodontics until 1997, while maintaining his private practice in New Brunswick.

1999:Joined the staff of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ as a volunteer where he continues to teach post-graduate residents as an attending instructor in the Department of Dentistry. Dr. Charles Bloom has also served as the team dentist for the Rutgers University Athletic Department from 1989 to 2000.

Professional Memberships

American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Middlesex County Dental Society--Dr Bloom served as President of MCDS, 2000-2001, Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Prosthodontics, Third Millenium Study Club, a Seattle Study Club, The Livingston Study Club, Donated Dental Services of New Jersey

Hobbies

When not plying his trade, Dr. Bloom enjoys spending time with his wife, and children, Ali and Mack, as well as playing basketball, reading about foreign affairs, fishing and bird watching.

Education:

1977: Graduated from Midwood High School, Brooklyn, NY.

1981: Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University, Providence RI.

1986: Received her DMD degree from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.

1987: Completed a General Practice Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, NY, NY

1987-1994: Staff dentist and attending instructor for Robert Wood Johnson Dental Residents at Chandler Health Center, New Brunswick, NJ

1988: Joined Dr Charles Bloom in private practice at our current location.

1988-Present: Continuing Education through the Jersey Shore Medical Center,  The Livingston Study Club and The Seattle Study Club

Particular Interests in Dentistry:

Family Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Endodontics (Root canals), Implant Dentistry, Treatment of the 'reluctant' patient

Professional Memberships:

Academy of General Dentistry (Fellow), American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Middlesex County Dental Society, Central New Jersey Dental Study Club (Past President), Somerset Study Club, a Seattle Study Club, The Livingston Study Club, Donated Dental Services of New Jersey, and Give Kids a Smile

Hobbies:

When Dr. Bloom is not practicing dentistry, she enjoys spending time with family, including her husband Charles, daughter Ali, and son Mack. Her hobbies include biking, cooking, traveling, volunteerism, reading, pilates and walking their dog, a mauzer named Tux.

With Bloom & Bloom from 2018

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Office Administrator

With Bloom & Bloom since 1999, Patti retired in July 2023. She is missed by patients and staff and all who had the pleasure of knowing her and working with her at Bloom & Bloom!

Dr. Charles' Dental Assistant since 2005

Dr. Gari's Dental Assistant from 2014

With Bloom & Bloom from 2006.

Middlesex County College, 1998

Registered Dental Hygienist

Although Dottie officially retired in August 2022, after 30 years at Bloom & Bloom. Don't be surprised, though, if the door opens and Dottie greets you! We are fortunate that Dottie is not quite ready to put her scalers down once and for all, and are grateful that she continues to see patients from time to time.

Registered Dental Hygienist, Ferris State University, 2005

With Bloom & Bloom from 2023

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Registered Dental Hygienist, New York City College of Technology, 2014

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Our dedicated, motivated, wonderful staff has one primary goal - your utmost comfort! We feel it's important that you understand the treatment that you'll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. We are eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. We love what we do, and it shows on our faces.  It seems we're always smiling around here. You'll find our staff is friendly and up-beat--and we'll do our best to make your visit comfortable, and even fun. And all the while we'll be providing you with the highest quality dental care. Don't be surprised if it turns out to be the best time you've had at a dental office. Our staff strives to partner with you to help you achieve your maximum oral health. We are not here to chide you, or to judge you. We enjoy working with you to give you the information needed to understand your dental health, how that relates to your overall health, and to help you find routines and systems that work best for you, as an individual. We want to be your dental health partner, helping to find the dental health solutions that are right for you.