A Spirit of Caring Dr. Alan G. Stern believes in expertise balanced with compassion. You'll sense a spirit of caring as Dr. Stern and his team of professionals help you make educated choices about your health and esthetic desires. You will quickly detect that dentistry is not just our life's profession. It is our life's passion. Dr. Stern received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1981. He taught and served as Chief of Restorative Dentistry at Monmouth Medical Center's Dental Residency Program. A gifted teacher and speaker, Dr. Stern's lectures have been enthusiastically received by dentists and other professionals throughout the region. Dr. Stern frequently studies at The Pankey Institute and maintains several study club affiliations, studying with leaders in restorative dentistry. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Active in the community, Dr. Stern is Vice President of Temple Beth Torah, Ocean Township, and is Chairman of the Solid Waste Advisory Council of Monmouth County. Dr. Stern lives in West Long Branch with his wife, Fran, and children Neil and Tracey. His hobbies include aviation, travel, writing, and public speaking.