Meet Dr. Maria Luba, DDS

30+ years of gentle, patient-focused dentistry in Newark, NJ. Dr. Luba founded Allstate Dental on one simple promise: every patient, every visit, the same trusted dentist.

Dr. Maria Luba, DDS in her Newark dental office

A neighborhood dentist

Dr. Luba grew up in northern New Jersey and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After a residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, she opened Allstate Dental on Bloomfield Avenue in 1994 with a single chair, a single assistant, and a clear vision: bring unhurried, high-quality family dentistry to Newark.

Three decades and tens of thousands of patients later, she's still doing the same thing — only now with a bigger team, modern technology, and patients whose kids and grandkids now sit in her chair too.

Why patients love Dr. Luba

  • She explains every option in plain English. You'll always know what she sees, what your choices are, and what each one costs before any work begins.
  • She does the exams herself. Every cleaning includes a personal exam by Dr. Luba — no hand-offs to a hygienist you've never met.
  • She doesn't oversell. If a watch-and-wait approach is right for you, she'll tell you. If you need treatment, she'll tell you exactly why and what it costs.
  • She's gentle. Patients who've been afraid of dentists for years routinely tell us Dr. Luba changed that for them.
  • She speaks your language. Fluent in English, Spanish, and French. Several team members are bilingual too.

Education & training

  • DDS, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Residency, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • Continuing education in cosmetic dentistry, implants, and orthodontics
  • Member, American Dental Association · New Jersey Dental Association

Beyond the office

When she's not caring for patients, Dr. Luba enjoys hiking, cooking, and time with her family. She lives in northern New Jersey with her husband and two kids. She's a longtime supporter of local food banks, Newark public schools, and the Essex County Dental Society's annual Give Kids a Smile day — where Allstate Dental provides free care to uninsured children every February.

Come say hello

The best way to get to know Dr. Luba is to come in for a visit. New patients are always welcome — and the first exam is usually covered at 100% by insurance. Call (973) 482-3492 or book online today.

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New patients welcome — most insurance covers the first exam at 100%.

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