Dr. Jonathan Levy, DDS, FAGD

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Get to know General & Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Jonathan Levy, who serves patients in West Long Branch, New Jersey.

Dr. Levy is a general & cosmetic dentist with over 40 years of experience in the dental field. He is currently serving patients’ dental needs at his private dental practice Dr. Levy Family Dentist in West Long Beach, New Jersey. Under his care, patients receive expert treatment, friendly service, and long-lasting benefits. Dr. Levy is known in his field for being ahead of the curve when it comes to adopting state-of-the-art procedures and tools to help his patients achieve outstanding oral health. He also takes part in ongoing education to constantly refine his skills and provide the best possible treatment.

Dr. Levy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1974 from New York University. While at NYU, he also pursued advanced research in organic chemistry. Dr. Levy then went on to attend the New York University College of Dentistry, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1977. He held a postgraduate general practice residency at Monmouth Medical Center from 1977 through 1978, as well as served on the dental staff in the Department of Dentistry from 1979 through 1999.

Dr. Levy is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He has been a member of the Seattle Study Club since 1997. Additionally, Dr. Levy is a certified Invisalign provider. Invisalign is a type of orthodontic treatment that helps to straighten teeth without the use of the typical metal braces. 

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. Levy has the skills needed to complete an array of commonly performed dental procedures that are simple or complex in nature. 

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