John Peragine, D.D.S.

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Get to know Dentist Dr. John Peragine, who serves patients in Toms River, New Jersey.

Recognized as one of New Jersey’s Top Dentists, Dr. Peragine has been dedicated to serving the Toms River community for over two decades. In his role as the owner of Holiday Dental, he offers a comprehensive range of high-quality services in family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, dentures, and periodontics.

Creating a welcoming environment in his dental chair, Dr. Peragine eagerly anticipates cultivating enduring relationships built on trust and experience with his patients and future generations. He is a firm advocate of maintaining a collaborative team approach to address all dental needs, consistently upholding the highest standards in his practice.

A New Jersey Native, Dr. Peragine earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree of General Dentistry from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in 1986. 

After graduation, he joined a prestigious family dental practice in Monmouth County. He worked there for 5 years before purchasing Holiday Dental in 1991. Since then, he has adeptly developed his thriving family dental practice in Toms River.

To uphold high standards within the profession, Dr. Peragine actively participates as a committee member in peer reviews for Monmouth and Ocean counties. He is also an engaged member of the American Dental Association and the New Jersey Dental Association.

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries, create beautiful smiles, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.

Happily married, Dr. Peragine and his wife, Alisa, have four beautiful children.

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