Dr. Joseph J. Portale, DMD, MAGD

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Joseph J. Portale, who serves patients in Ridgefield, New Jersey.

Dr. Portale and his staff at Portale Dental are committed to providing quality dental care to families located in the Ridgefield, New Jersey area and treating patients of all ages in a comfortable and relaxing setting. They provide a wide variety of dental services and procedures to address all of patients’ dental health needs,  focusing on a comprehensive approach to oral health. 

“Believing in the importance of listening to our patients, we take the time to truly understand each person’s needs, goals, and lifestyle. By understanding our patients’ objectives, we can provide solutions that will improve their health while transforming their smile into something bright and beautiful” as stated on their website. 

Putting patient health as a priority above all else, the Portale Dental team sets itself apart in both qualities of service and patient comfort. By personalizing patient visits, doctors are able to give the one-on-one care that individuals and families need. The team aims to build lasting relationships with all patients. Services cover a range of standard procedures or dental issues such as cosmetic dentistry, implant placement and restoration. He provides BOTOX® and Invisalign®, family dentistry, preventative care, restorative dentistry, and sleep-disordered breathing, among others. Dr. Portale provides IV Sedation for the fearful/anxious patient.

Academically, Dr. Portale graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1972. He has since become a Fellow and Master of the American Academy of General Dentistry, an award given to less than 1% of dentists across the world. He has also been on the medical teaching staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital for around seven years.

Among his professional dental affiliations, he is a member of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Bergen County Dental Society, and the New Jersey Dental Association.

A proponent of continuous education on any and all changes in the industry, Dr. Portale believes that staying educated helps his team provide first-rate services, whether in general and family dentistry, restorative dentistry, or sleep-disordered breathing.

He continues to educate himself in a variety of dental areas such as periodontal and endodontic dentistry, cosmetic practices, oral surgery, and restoration. His oral surgery focuses include extractions, impacted teeth, implant placement, and grafting.

Ready to assist patients in New Jersey with quality dental care, Dr. Portale incorporates patients in the decision-making process while offering his recommendations for treatment. He always strives to ensure that patients’ satisfaction and comfort are of the utmost importance during their appointments.

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. Dentists diagnose and treat dental issues and help patients develop better oral hygiene regimens. They clean teeth, correct bite issues, perform surgeries and extractions, and perform other duties to ensure that the teeth and mouth are healthy.  

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