Doctor & Team

Dr. Andrew Galante

Dr. Andrew Galante attended Hobart College and graduated with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. He then went on to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1969. After graduation, Dr. Galante became a Second Lieutenant in the Naval Dental Corps stationed at Norfolk, Virginia for two years.

He returned to New Jersey and took a one year internship at Martland Hospital in Newark and became an associate of Dr. Louis Saporito, who was President of the American Dental Association and was selected Clinical Instructor in Fixed Prosthodontics at the New Jersey School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Dr. Galante holds a Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)—the highest honor bestowed by the AGD. It represents over 1,110 hours of continuing education in the various disciplines of dentistry, such as implant, cosmetic, pediatric, periodontal, and orthodontic. Only 1% of the dentists in the U.S. have received this honor.

Dr. Galante opened his practice of Family Dentistry in Warren, New Jersey in 1974. He belongs to numerous Dental Societies and Dental Clubs.

Dental Team

The members of Dr. Galante's staff have an enormous amount of dental experience between them and a loyalty to quality dentistry in a professional setting. The many years they have been a part of Dr. Galante's team is evidence of their devotion and enjoyment of being part of one of dentistry's premier offices.

Anne Liu, Hygienist
Anne has been a registered dental hygienist since 1998. She earned her degree from the New York University School of Dentistry. Anne has been working for Dr. Galante since she moved to this area in 2001. She had previously lived in Hoboken, New Jersey for many years. She is married and has one son. Her interests outside of dentistry include traveling, cooking, and watching movies.

Nina Wedmid, Hygienist
Nina has been a registered hygienist for 25+ years and has been working with Dr. Galante since 1998. Her enthusiasm and dedication to the powerbrush, flossing, and the waterpik is known only too well by her patients and the office staff. Nina is married and has three grown children. Her many hobbies and interests outside the office include dance lessons, embroidery, cooking, traveling , and Broadway (just to name a few).

Susan Cooper, Office Manager
Sue is our newest Office Manager and has been working with us since September of 2004, (though she and her family have been patients of Dr. Galantes' since 1996). Having been a Senior Training Specialist for Royal Insurance Co. gives her an inside edge on getting insurance claims processed. You may recognize her from the Warren Twp. Rescue Squad. Susan has been a member for nine years, the last two as Captain. Susan is married and has two children in college and when not handling insurance issues, she is usually found in one of her many gardens. She is also an avid cook and loves to travel.

Lisa Lasner, Front Desk
Lisa is our newest staff member and assists Sue at the front desk. Picking up the tasks quickly, patients will find her very friendly and cheerful. Previously, Lisa worked in administration at the International Museum of Cartoon Art. She is married and has two children. Lisa enjoys cooking, traveling when time permits and good wine.