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David Jin

Bio

Dr. Jin is a General Practice Dentist in Fort Lee, NJ. He was trained in the US Navy and enjoyed all phases of Dentistry. He is recognized by his patients, peers and Patterson Dental as an expert in Esthetics, Full-Mouth Rehabilitations, CEREC (CAD/CAM) Dentistry, and Laser treatments. He is an AGD approved Continue Education Speaker and Clinical Advisor for 1hourtooth.com. He is also a BLS (Basic Life Support) instructor for American Heart Association. He is a member of ADA, AGD, AACD and ACCD.



He served 7 years in the US Navy. His journey included a comprehensive GPR Program and various Department Head, and Division Officer tours both aboard and state side. He resigned his commission in October 2002, and had relocated to the Northern New Jersey area. He is married with a 9 y.o. boy.



Specialties:

  • dentistry

Affiliation:

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Diet Soda Habit as Bad for Teeth as Meth Addiction, Study Claims

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends.

    "You look at it side-to-side with 'meth mouth' or 'coke mouth,' it is startling to see the intensity and extent of damage more or less t...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dentistry:
    Alligator Study Gives Clues to Regrowing Lost Teeth

    TUESDAY, May 14 (HealthDay News) -- Dentists, as it turns out, may have one more reason than the rest of us to be wary of alligators. The toothy reptiles may one day put those who install implants, bridges and dentures out of their jobs.

    Alligators continually make new teeth to replace t...Full Article

  • David Jin
    David Jin answered:
    How does tooth decay damage teeth?

    Decay, by definition is "to decline from sound or prosperous condition; to decline in health, strength, or vigor; to undergo decomposition." 

    For a tooth, decay = rotting of that tooth's structure.

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  • David Jin
    David Jin answered:
    Will my tooth be sensitive after a root canal?

    Unfortunately, there's no straight forward answer to this one. As a patient, you’re feeling of pain and sensitivity is always "true" to you. There are numerous reason for sensation on a root canal treated tooth and I am going to list a few...

    1. post root canal reaction or discomfort. The likely cause
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