About

39 years of gentle care in Red Bank.

Red Bank's trusted dentists since 1987. We've built our practice one warm, unhurried visit at a time — the same friendly faces, the same calm chair-side manner, patient after patient.

Years caring for smiles

Gentle

Judgment-free care

Whole-family

& kids welcome

New patients

always welcome

Our story

Santo Dental Group has cared for smiles across Red Bank and nearby NJ towns since 1987 — 39 years of the same warm, familiar team welcoming families back visit after visit.

We don't rush and we don't upsell. From the moment you walk in, you're met by name, listened to, and treated at your own pace — with every option explained in plain language before anything begins.

That gentle, honest approach is why so many nervous patients become lifelong ones — and why they trust us with their whole family's smiles.

Meet the team

The people behind your smile.

Dr. Michael J. Santo

D.D.S.

Dr. Michael Santo earned his biology degree from Johns Hopkins University and his DDS from New York University. An active member of the Jersey Coast Dental Forum and the American Dental Association for 30 years, he's committed to lifelong learning. Dr. Santo has twice earned recognition as Number One Dentist in the Cigna Dental National Network and for 10 straight years has been acclaimed as one of Monmouth County's Top Dentists. A former college athlete, he believes optimum physical health impacts dental health and stays active through hiking, golfing, and daily exercise. Music is at the center of his soul, and playing DJ is one of his favorite pastimes.

Dr. Marcus Santo

D.M.D.

Dr. Marcus Santo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 2016 with a degree in Biology. He joined the Santo Dental Group family practice after earning his Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 2021. In 2022 Dr. Marcus completed an advanced General Practice Residency at Monmouth Medical Center, giving him extensive training in general dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. Dr. Marcus is also Invisalign and Botox certified. Outside of the office Dr. Marcus loves to spend time with family and friends, relaxing at the beach and trying new restaurants. Other hobbies include exercising, playing golf, and keeping up with his favorite TV shows.

Dr. Meaghan McCormick

D.M.D.

Dr. Meaghan McCormick was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey. She attended Syracuse University where she was awarded the prestigious Coronat Scholarship for all four years. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in 2020, graduating top 10% of her class. Upon graduation she was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honors society. She continued her training at her General Practice Residency Program at Mount Sinai in New York City. She is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, New Jersey Dental Association, American Dental Association and is Invisalign and Botox certified. When she's not treating patients, Dr. Meaghan enjoys running, cycling, relaxing on the beach, and trying out new restaurants and recipes with her husband, Dr. Marcus.

Dr. Steven Reff

D.D.S.

Dr. Steven Reff received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, where he graduated at the top of his class. He was honored to be inducted into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society and also served as President of the Global Dental Organization and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Society study group. Dr. Reff completed his surgical-based training at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, where he has admitting privileges and periodically teaches postgraduate dental students. He uses his extensive dental experience in implant placement and extractions to provide the highest level of surgical care in a gentle, compassionate manner. Beyond dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, hiking with his two labrador retrievers, and fly-fishing.