Dr. Margiezel Pagan-Banchs, DMD

Media Releases

Get to know Dentist Dr. Margiezel Pagan-Banchs, who serves patients in Puerto Rico.

Dr. Pagan-Banchs is a highly skilled general dentist, practicing in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions related to oral and overall dental health, for both children and adults. She has distinguished herself for being very dedicated, compassive, empathetic, and strongly engaged with the oral healthcare of her patients. 

Academically, Dr. Pagan-Banchs is well prepared in her field. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico in Ponce.  She obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine, in 2013. In order to expand her knowledge towards becoming a better dentist, she completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) Postdoctoral Residency Program with NYU Lutheran Medical Center, obtaining her certification in 2015.

Concerned about oral signs and symptoms shown by her patients, which gave indications of respiratory problems, Dr. Pagan-Banchs began training extensively in the Dental Sleep Medicine field. She has received the Qualified Dentist designation with the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2021 and became a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine in 2023. She has also received training in TMJD and Craniofacial pain, Myofunctional Therapy, Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics, and Soft tissue surgery with laser. 

On a professional level, Dr. Pagan-Banchs is an esteemed member of various dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry,  the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, the International Association for Orthodontics Puerto Rico, and Colegio de Cirujanos Dentistas de Puerto Rico. Her commitment to staying abreast of the latest developments in dentistry reflects her dedication to providing high-quality care to her patients.

Dr. Pagan-Banchs has a great passion for teaching and for sharing her knowledge with her patients, with students that make shadowing in her clinic, and with the general public. She believes in education and understands that a correct education is the key for the improvement of all aspects of human being.  

Personally, Dr. Pagan-Banchs attributes her success, in first place, to God, because she understands that God is the source where all knowledge comes from, and all that she has gotten has been due to His Grace. In second place, to her family who gave her support during this journey. In third place, to her good mentors who passed on to her their knowledge and discipline to make her become the successful professional that she is nowadays. Her desire is to empower other students interested in the dental field to be brave and work hard for their goals.

Recommended Articles

• Severe Stress and Depression May Cause Gum Disease

  According to a review published in the Journal of Periodontology, studies show a strong link between stress and gum disease. About 57% of the studies conducted displayed an accurate association between gum disease and stress-related symptoms, including distress, anxiety, depression, and...

• How to Get a White, Bright & Vibrant Smile

  It has become easier to remove stains from teeth without having to pay large sums of money. Local pharmacies and drug stores sell teeth whitening kits that are cost effective. Most of these products do not cause any side effects if the individual follows instructions correctly.Tips to remember while...

• Denture Creams Can Cause Nerve Damage

  A number of recent reports show that overuse of denture creams and other products leads to nerve damage. The major reason behind this damage is zinc poisoning from the products. Zinc is an important mineral required by the body, but the amount of zinc is usually balanced with that of copper. People...

• Gum Disease May Appear in Young Adults

  According to a study conducted by the researchers from dentistry school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, gum disease may start earlier than expected. Young adults should take better care of their oral health, as it may lead to many health problems. The study shows that gum disease...

• Does Everyone Have Wisdom Teeth?

  Introduction When a person reaches the ages between 17 to 21, the eruption of wisdom teeth or third molars may take place. However, for some, wisdom teeth do not show up at all. These teeth are called wisdom teeth because they tend to show up at a later and more mature age. When wisdom teeth...

• Snoring Problem? This Dentist May Have the Solution

  Dentists can actually be extremely useful to determine why patients are snoring. Many would normally ignore snoring, as it has often been pushed aside as a "joke". But, in reality, it should be a cause of concern.A worrying fact about snoring is that people take it as something normal until it is...