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Dr. Joshua Zak Epstein, D.M.D.

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1386768018

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Contact Information

Address

800 TENNENT RD
Manalapan, NJ 07726

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Fax

(732) 536-3396

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(1533 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Joshua Epstein is a board-certified orthodontist in Manalapan, NJ, with 19 years of experience straightening smiles and fixing bite problems. He graduated with highest honors from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and completed his specialty training at New York University, where he earned the Top Resident Award. Dr. Epstein has been named a Top Orthodontist in New Jersey for 17 consecutive years and is recognized as one of America's Top Dentists. He offers multiple treatment options including traditional braces, Invisalign®, and invisible braces, and he's an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Epstein is now accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you achieve a healthier, more confident smile.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • New York UniversityInternship Hospital
  • Rutgers Med Sch-umdnj|umdnj - University HospitalMedical School, 1999
  • New York University|specialty In OrthodonticsResidency Hospital, 2001
  • Orthodontic specialty from New York University
  • Dental degree (DMD) with highest honors from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (graduated 1999)
  • Bachelor's degree with honors from Washington University in St. Louis

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 03/19/2007

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Areas of Focus

Crooked teethCrossbiteDental crowdingDental spacingGaps between teethGrinding of teethMalocclusion (bad bite)Misaligned teethOverbiteTemporomandibular joint painUnderbiteSnoring prevention

Technology & Equipment

  • Ceramic dental braces
  • Invisalign® (2024 Blue Diamond Plus Provider)
  • Invisible dental braces
  • Nightguard
  • Non-surgical bite correction
  • Orthognathic surgery
  • Removable appliances
  • Retainers

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Schulman Group (top 125 orthodontic practices in North America and Canada)
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon (national dental honor society)

Awards & Recognition

  • Top Resident Award at NYU
  • Named Top Orthodontist in New Jersey Monthly's Survey of Top Dentists for 17 consecutive years (through 2025)
  • Selected as one of 'America's Top Dentists' by the Consumer Research Council for 8 consecutive years (through 2016)
  • Voted one of NJ Family Magazine's 'Kids' Favorite Docs' for several years
  • 2024 Blue Diamond Plus Invisalign® Provider (highest provider status)

Beyond the Office

Staff at CentraState Hospital (now CentraState Medical Center)

Published in orthodontic journals including Clinical Impressions and The Angle Orthodontist

Son of an orthodontist

Married to Dr. Sima Yakoby Epstein, also an orthodontist

Has two children: Sloane Téa and Liam Shepherd

Enjoys running, golfing, and spending time with family

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