Welcome to Livingston Dental Care and Wellness

B.A. - 1987 - Gettysburg College

D.M.D. - 1991 - UMDNJ (Rutgers School of Dental Medicine - New Jersey)

Las Vegas Institue for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) - 2002 - 2019

LVI - Clinical Instructor - 2009-2019

Dr. Lota grew up in Glen Rock and currently co-resides in Franklin Lakes and Spring Lake, NJ. He is married to Dr. Nathalie Scarpa—Lota and is a proud father of two adult daughters, Morgan and Rachel. Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Chris is an avid triathlete, skier, golfer, and mentor. He co-founded The Lota Dental Group, which owns and operates two other dental practices in N.J., and is the Director of Clinical Excellence for each.

For over 33 years, his private practice has focused on General, Restorative, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry. He is trained to treat Sleep Apnea and T.M.J./T.M.D-related issues and the use of Botox to conservatively enhance a person's overall facial esthetics. Dr. Lota has conducted thousands of cases over the years and very proud of the positive impact he has had on his patients' lives.

'The ability to improve individuals' overall dental health, appearance, self-esteem, and quality of life drives me to continuously learn, grow, and mentor those in my profession. I continue to participate in the community and allow as many of its members to benefit from my patient-centered focus, philosophy, and team-assisted approach.' - Dr. Chris Lota

Doctor Matute is a 2020 graduate of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduating Rutgers, Dr. Matute attended a General Practice Program at Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey. After successfully completing his residency, he joined Saddle Brook Family Dentistry as the practice’s managing dentist.

Born and raised in Ecuador, Dr. Matute arrived in America in 2010 and immediately enrolled at Kean University where he obtained his Bachelor degree in Biology. Upon graduating Kean University, he served one year as a teacher for Anatomy and Spanish. He then pursued his dream of becoming a Dentist and in 2016 he was accepted at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Matute is a member of The American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association and the Hispanic Dental Association.

Outside of his love for dentistry, Dr. Matute enjoys playing soccer and golf. He is an enthusiast of classic cars and is loves being with his family. He is a very active member in his community and enjoys mentoring high school and college students in the pursuit of their dreams.