Drs. Lacap and Tong, the only husband and wife dental team in Bergenfield Bottom row: Dr. Yale Lee, invited to join the team so the office can see more patients and expand the hours to evenings and Saturdays.
Meet The Doctors
Darren Tong, DDS
Dr. Darren Tong completed his Aesthetic Advantage Certification at New York University. He received his D.D.S. degree from Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He has received advanced training in Dental Implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics, Gum Disease, Endodontics, Patient Management, Full Mouth Reconstruction, and Occlusion.
His professional affiliations and awards include:
- Member: American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Bergen County Dental Society, Bergen County Implant Study Group, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Awards: Excellence in Restorative Dentistry Award - Operative Department, Columbia University; Excellence in Prosthetics Award - Teledyne Hanau Corporation; Appreciation Award - The Filipino Reporter Newspaper; Lecturer - speaks to nursery school children about establishing good dental habits
Mariliza Lacap, DDS
Dr. Mariliza Lacap completed her Aesthetic Advantage Certification at New York University. She received her D.D.S. degree from Columbia University School of Dental & Oral Surgery, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. She completed her residency at Englewood Hospital. She has received advanced training in Dental implants, Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics, Full-Face Orthodontics, Invisalign™, Endodontics, Gum Disease, Patient Management, and Restoration.
Her professional affiliations and awards include:
- Member: American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Bergen County Dental Society, Bergen County Implant Study Group, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and American College of Implantologists
- Awards: Excellence in Orthodontic Award - American Association of Orthodontics; Excellence in Periodontics Award - Northeastern Society of Periodontists; Appreciation Award - The Filipino Reporter Newspaper; Award of Distinction - CM Eastern Seaboard USA
Drs. Tong and Lacap with their 5 children
Dr. Tong and Dr. LaCap first met in dental school at Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery. In fact they were anatomy lab partners. Was it love at first sight? You’ll have to ask them.
After over 19 years of working together as dentists, they still share the same passion for creating beautiful and healthy smiles. Their shared vision for Washington Dental Associates has materialized into an exceptional dental experience for their patients. Washington Dental Associates is a unique dental office where you will feel comfortable, well taken care of and safe.
Another passion they share together is their passion for each other and their five children. Their weekends are spent watching their sons’ soccer or baseball games - they have never missed one yet. When they are not in the office working you can find them on the slopes skiing or on the Hudson River boating.
Yale Lee, DMD, Associate Dentist
Dr. Yale Lee graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) where he earned his Doctorate in Dental Medicine. He completed his residency program at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ.
Dr. Lee has significant experience in treating medically compromised patients. His expertise in offering comprehensive dental treatment to patients made him a favorite to many patients.
"I enjoy performing all facets of general dentistry and I'm always looking to develop my skills in more advanced techniques and modern dental procedures. Washington dental Associates is just a wonderful and ideal environment to provide dentistry at an exceptionally high level. The team here work together very well. Dr. Tong and Dr. Lacap really understand the importance of carefully putting a team together that will optimally support both each other and their patients."
During his off-hours, he enjoys developing his life in other areas. His interest in learning languages earned him the ability to communicate in Korean and Japanese as well as his natively spoken English. He also enjoys watching films, putting in time at the gym, and playing tennis. "If there's one area in my life I'd like to develop, it would me traveling. I'd like to meet new people in exotic places and see more of what the world has to reveal to people who are open to the experience."
