Dr. Jose A. Pagan, DMD

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Get to know General and Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jose A. Pagan, who serves patients in Nutley, New Jersey.

Dr. Pagan is a general and cosmetic dentist who is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private dental practice in Nutley, New Jersey. He and his friendly team of bilingual dental professionals offer a complete range of dental services for all ages, in one location, from routine visits to the most complicated of dental cases.

Patients have excellent things to say about the dentist and his team, one stating, “The professionalism at Dr. Pagan’s office is absolutely outstanding. I truly recommend the dentist and the staff. They are extremely courteous, and the place is immaculate. Thank you for your services.” 

Coming from a family of fourteen siblings, his parents did their very best to raise them, as well as to provide them with a wonderful life and a great education. Dr. Pagan began his studies in Puerto Rico, where he was born and raised, before continuing his education in the United States. He earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, now known as Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in 1991. He then went on to complete a two-year residency at the VA Hospital, where he has been practicing ever since. 

Dentistry, also known as Dental and Oral Medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity. As a general & cosmetic dentist, Dr. Pagan has the skills needed to complete an array of commonly performed dental procedures that are simple or complex in nature. “I enjoy what I do, and I have a great passion in providing the best dental care possible for my patients,” he stated. 

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