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Dr. John Kukucka, DMD

Dr. John Kukucka, DMD

Periodontics
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Kukucka, DMD is a periodontics practitioner in Manasquan, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University / School of Dentistry in 1982. He is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

2605 Highway 35 Manasquan, NJ 08736

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(609) 698-5200

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
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Dr. Kukucka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kukucka

4.7

45 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 Star
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1 Star
7%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Diane Sack – Oct 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James D.--Manahawkin – Dec 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Susan R – Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dolores Berardi – Oct 23, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Gerry neptune nj – Nov 28, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Morgan H. in Ewing, NJ – Oct 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Harvey, Robert L, – Jun 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rich Polulak in Barnegat, NJ – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gail in NJ – Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tom in Waretown, N.J. – Jul 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jennifer in Point Pleasant, NJ – Mar 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ray H in Little Egg Harbor, NJ – Jun 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rick in Manahawkin, NJ – May 17, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Manasquan, NJ – Feb 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our practice specializes in both surgical and non-surgical treatment of periodontal diseases including cosmetic repair of damaged gum tissue. Since 1989 we have been placing and maintaining dental implants when teeth are lost, but our emphasis...read more

biography

My parents were born and grew up in Bayonne, NJ as first generation Americans. My paternal grandparents immigrated here from what is now Slovakia, and my maternal grandfather from Sicily and grandmother from Naples, Italy.  I was born in Plainfield,...read more

  • Periodontics

  • Prosthodontics

  • Ohio State College Of Dentistry

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University / School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1982

  • Bucknell University

    Undergraduate School, 1977

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Locations

Practice

Office2605 Highway 35 Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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