Mr. Dr. Anthony Zamarra, DMD

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Get to know General Dentist Dr. Anthony Zamarra, who serves patients in Watchung, New Jersey.

With over 17 years of experience, Dr Zamarra is one of the few general dentists in the New Jersey area with expertise in TMJ disorders. He is the Founder of Beacon Hill Dental – a dental practice in Watchung, New Jersey. Beacon Hill Dental has state of the art, high-tech, digital equipment in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. The dental practice has earned a stellar reputation from providing various dental treatments including veneers, crowns, implants, extractions, bridges, invisalign, dentures, teeth whitening, sports guards, and TMJ issues. Quality and comfortable care are of the utmost importance to Dr. Zamarra and his experienced staff.

Dr. Zamarra received his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ). Wanting to further his education, he completed his post-graduate training at UMDNJ with an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD).

Dr. Zamarra is an alumni scholar of the prestigious Dawson Academy.

Prior to his current endeavours, Dr. Zamarra was the Acting Director for UMDNJ, where he provided care to underserved patients who were medically and physically compromised.

Dr. Zamarra is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics (AAFE). The AAFE is a multidisciplinary professional healthcare organization whose mission is teaching the best non-surgical and non-invasive facial injectable techniques to healthcare professionals worldwide. The AAFE is an umbrella organization comprised of physicians, dentists, nurses and other healthcare professionals committed to providing the best possible outcomes in areas of facial esthetics and facial pain treatment.

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 dentist, Dr. Zamarra diagnoses and treats dental issues, as well as helps patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. His patients have excellent things to say about him, one stating “I always have a great experience when going to see Dr. Zamarra. He’s very genuine and caring and does great work as he loves what he does for a living. The staff is always friendly, courteous, and professional. My family and I are all patients of Dr. Zamarra.”

Dr. Zamarra was recognized as a 2018 “Top Dentist” for his commitment to excellence in general dentistry. His long academic study and deep focus is typical of a man’s passion about his patients’ well-being.

Dr. Zamarra was born and raised in New Jersey.

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