Newark Dental Center

Drs. Gerald Au, Melissa lim, Melinda lee

April 1, 2024


On this day, 58 years ago, a new dental graduate of the University of Pennsylvania opened a small dental office on Thornton Avenue, next to the old Newark Post Office.  Fast forward to 2024, and “this office ain’t your father’s dental office!”

We still have the same values as our father, where we treat each patient with care and respect, but we have a lot more shiny, new toys. The 2D panoramic x-ray unit from 2009 has been upgraded to 3D, all the better to see your teeth with, my child.  The digital intraoral scanner eliminates the need for goopy impression material, all the better to represent your teeth to the dental lab, my dear. The practice management software from 2000 has been improved to a new one, all the better to text you with.  These advancements in technology are not the “big, bad wolf” in the “Little Red Riding Hood” tale.  Rather, they allow us to provide better clinical care and to enhance communication with patients.  Our last big change was the changing of the guards at the front office. 

On that note, we wanted to give an enormous shout-out to Mary, who retired at the end of 2023, after 32 years of faithful service to our office. She has been a tremendous asset to us, first working chairside with Dr. Gerald Au, then transitioning to the front office and managing appointments and insurance. We will miss her knowledge, efficiency, and quickness, but most of all, we will miss her warm personality and hearty laugh. We wish her all the best in her retirement with lots of time on the golf course and on the high seas.

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Christina. A native of Newark, she and her husband raised their two sons in the area.  She has 15 years experience in the dental industry and even worked at this office in 2000-2003 before taking some time off to raise her family.  Whereas Christina and Mary are unique in their own ways, they are very similar in their capability and quick laugh. The next time you’re in the office, please say hi to Christina.

Even as we look forward to state-of-the-art dentistry, we warmly welcome you to our family practice.  We are excited to announce that the next generation is in dental school.  Caleb, Dr. Lim’s son, is finishing up his first year of dental school in Florida.  More updates to come…

Wishing you all good health and happy smiles for the rest of 2024!

                                                                                              Newark Dental Center
                                                                                                     Dr. Gerald Au 

                                                                                                Dr. Melissa Au Lim                                                                                                

Dr. Melinda Lee