Dr. Richard J Cleave

Richard J. Cleave, D.M.D.
Dr. Cleave is a General Dentist with advanced training in Implant Dentistry & Intravenous Sedation treatment techniques. Dr. Cleave earned his Doctor Of Dental Medicine degree from the University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of New Jersey (UMDNJ). 
Further training included an Implant Residency Program (Maxi Course) co-sponsored by Brookdale Hospital in
New York City and UMDNJ. Training for Parenteral administration of medications (IV Sedation) was completed at Albert Einstein Medical School and Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Cleave is a Diplomate of The American Board Of Oral Implantology - Implant Dentistry. As of January 2009 there are less than 30 fully Credentialed Dental Implantologists in the state of New Jersey. This status represents the highest degree of training and experience in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Cleave is also a Diplomate in The International Congress Of Oral Implantology. This is the highest International recognition that exists for Dental …Implantologists.
In addition, Dr. Cleave has earned Fellowships in The American Academy Of Implant Dentistry, The Academy Of Implants And Transplants, and The Academy Of General Dentistry.
Dr. Cleave also has Diplomate status in the National Dental Board Of Anesthesiology and is a Fellow in the American Dental Society Of Anesthesiology. 
Dr. Cleave performs both the Surgical & Prosthetic (restorative) phases of Implant Dentistry. This means that the entire comprehensive procedure will be done at the same office from start to finish. Maintenance is also very important and whom better to maintain these advanced services than the rendering doctor and staff. Dr. Cleave also has published implant related articles in such prestigious implant journals as the "Journal Of Oral Implantology."
Parenteral techniques, which include Intravenous Sedation, also requires additional training. Dr. Cleave has had a great deal of experience in this field. Dr. Cleave received his training in Parenteral Sedation at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein Medical College, in New York City. Dr. Cleave was also a part time Attending at both Montefiore Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospitals. 
Dr. Cleave holds both Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support status from The American Heart Association. The Parenteral Sedation Permit held by Dr. Cleave is awarded by the State to those who meet the high qualifications as set forth by the New Jersey Dental Board. To date there are few Dentists in the State who hold this permit. Dr. Cleave also has a wide base of experience in all phases of General, Cosmetic, Implant, and Surgical Dentistry, including complex wisdom tooth extractions and full mouth rehabilitation.
Dr. Cleave is married to Barbara.  Barbara is our office manager.  We all know that she is actually the "boss."  They have three children, Kristin, a high school Social Science and English teacher in Kona, Hawaii with her husband Brendan, who also teaches.   Rick finished his 4 year hitch with the Marine Corps and now attends the University Of Colorado in Denver.  He tells me that he is contemplating Pharmacy.  Our youngest son, Kevin, currently in college at the University Of Colorado in Denver, is interested in a career in Dentistry and will be applying to Dental School this fall.  
Dr. & Mrs. Cleave became proud grandparents May 27, 2008.  Our grand daughter is named Reilly Anne.   
The family resides in Green Township in Sussex County.  Dr. Cleave enjoys fishing and hunting.
Dr. Cleave is proud to be an active member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Hackettstown.