Dr. Douglas Block Dentist in Manalapan NJ
Dr. Douglas Block, DDS, has been practicing General Dentistry for over 40 years. He and his highly trained personal staff have maintained a tradition of providing superior dentistry and personalized care in a welcoming state of the art office located in Manalapan NJ . Dr. Block is well known for his patience and for going above and beyond the time needed to explain options and treatments to patients of all ages. “Our patients have to feel confident they are making the best choices in treatment,” he says. As a young child, Dr. Block discovered an affinity for working with his hands and realized that he also wanted to enter into the health field so he could heal and comfort others. He found that dentistry would be the perfect fit to combine his passions and skills. In addition to performing General Dentistry, Dr. Block’s state-of-the-art office includes the latest technologies. Digital Radiography reduces radiation exposure, and Digital Scanning to take impressions of a patient’s teeth. Dr. Block also understands the benefit of offering nitrous oxide in his practice to calm fearful patients.
Dr. Block has consistently been awarded Top Dentist in New Jersey. He grew up in a diverse neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY that taught him a depth of compassion and understanding which gives him the ability to communicate openly and honestly with his patients. “We stress maintaining open lines of communication with our patients and we want to hear their every concern,” says Dr. Block about his dedication to patient education.
Services
The practice overall focus is on proper oral care and early detection. Dr. Block provides expert services in all phases of general dentistry. His services also include in-office teeth whitening and Invisalign®.
- General Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dental Implants
- Restorative Dentistry
- Teeth Whitening
- Bridges, Crowns, Dentures, Root Canals,
- Periodontal Health
- Experienced in Protective Mouth Guards
- Invisalign
Education/Qualifications
- Georgetown University School of Medicine
He graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry – D.D.S. Medical School in 1980 - Academy of General Dentistry New Jersey Dental Association
Professional Association - Top Dentist Award – NJ Monthly Magazine 2012-2016 Awarded Top Dentist by NJ Monthly Magazine for 5 Years in a Row
Awards & Accolades
Insurance Accepted
Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier, MetLife, Cigna, UFT United Healthcare Aetna