Dr. Noah - Chivian, DDS
EndodonticsNPI: 1689701864
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About This Provider
Dr. Noah Chivian is a specialist in endodontics—the dental field focused on root canal treatment—with 19 years of experience serving patients in West Orange, New Jersey. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and completed advanced training in endodontics at Temple University. Dr. Chivian is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of his field, believing that dentists must continuously embrace new technology and research to provide the best care. Beyond his practice, he teaches at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and has established an education fund to support the next generation of endodontics specialists. Dr. Chivian is accepting new patients and is a respected leader in his specialty, having served as president of the American Association of Endodontists and other major professional organizations.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Temple University School of Dentistry (Endodontics Certificate, 1961)
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (DDS, graduated 1959)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 02/27/2007
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Professional Memberships
- American Association of Endodontists (AAE) - served as president
- American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry - served as president
- AAE Foundation for Endodontics - served as president
Beyond the Office
Faculty member at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Newark (starting 2014)
Half-time faculty teaching in the endodontics clinic
Established the Noah Chivian, DDS Endodontics Education Fund to support postgraduate endodontics students
Taught himself photography starting with a Kodak Brownie camera in grade school
Worked as a sports reporter for Newark Evening News and The Star-Ledger in high school, covering football, baseball, basketball, and bowling
Inspired to become a dentist by observing his father Jacob Chivian's home-office dental practice in Newark
Operated a private endodontics practice in West Orange for more than 50 years before starting his second career at age 80
Turned 91 on December 8, 2025
Requested 'presence' and donations to his endowment fund instead of traditional birthday gifts
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