DMD stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine, one of two dental degrees in the United States alongside DDS. The two are equivalent, with the same accredited four-year training and licensing exams. Dr. Magid earned his DMD at the University of Pennsylvania in 2002.
Dr. David Magid, DMD
The Magic Behind Careful Dentistry
Dr. David Magid, DMD, combines training at the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University with more than 25 years of practice to deliver careful clinical care and a comfortable, personalized visit. As a West Caldwell dentist, he is passionate about changing lives, whether he is getting you out of pain or giving you a smile you are eager to show off. You are in good hands with his expertise.
About Dr. David
Advanced Training, Grounded in Genuine Care
Dr. Magid has practiced for more than 25 years and opened Magid Dental Care in 2015. With advanced implant and surgical training, he plans and performs extractions, bone grafting, sinus lifts, and implants here.
Visits here are unhurried. Your first visit is a 45 to 60 minute exam with Dr. Magid, with the scans and X-rays he needs and time to explain what he finds. Nitrous oxide and oral sedation are available, as is IV sedation with a visiting anesthesiologist.
The Foundation
Where did you study dentistry?
After graduating from Brandeis University in 1998, Dr. Magid earned his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 2002, then completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at Columbia University in 2003. He finished a two-year implant residency in Englewood, New Jersey, in 2017, and has been an AAID Associate Fellow since June 2021. He is also a certified Invisalign provider and a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Implant Training
Can a general dentist place implants?
Yes. Implant dentistry is not a recognized dental specialty, so a general dentist with the right surgical training can place and restore implants. Dr. Magid’s two-year implant residency was that training. Today, he plans each case from a cone beam CT scan and places and restores the implants himself, including bone grafting, sinus lifts, and full-arch All-on-4 treatment. Implant consultations are complimentary, so you can ask him about your own case first.
The Credential
What is an AAID Associate Fellow?
Associate Fellow is a credential awarded by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry to dentists who document their training and experience in implant dentistry and pass the Academy’s examinations. It is an examined credential, not a dental specialty. Dr. Magid has held it since June 2021 and is listed in the AAID member directory, where you can confirm it yourself. It shows documented implant training beyond dental school, which anyone can verify.
The Beginning
Why did you decide to become a dentist?
Dr. Magid decided to become a dentist while in college. He was always interested in science and biology, and he liked gadgets and using his hands to fix things. Dentistry sounded like a great fit that would let him combine all his passions.
Outside the Office
Outside of the dental office, what do you like to do?
Dr. Magid and his wife, Maren, have three children, and the family loves hiking together. You will often find him making pizza in one of his multiple pizza ovens or smoking BBQ, and he has even taken part in a few professional competitions.
Good to Know
Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Magid
Yes. A dentist completes a four-year doctoral program after college and is licensed by the state to diagnose and treat the teeth, gums, and mouth, including surgery. A dentist is not a medical doctor, so for sleep apnea, Dr. Magid works from your sleep physician’s diagnosis.
Yes. New patients are welcome, from children around age 2 to seniors. Your first visit is a 45 to 60 minute exam with Dr. Magid, with the scans, and X-rays he needs, and your cleaning is booked separately. Request an appointment online, and we will text you to confirm.
Meet Him in Person
Book with Dr. Magid
New and returning patients are welcome. Request online or call and speak with someone who will remember you.
