Business Details
23 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dentist in Tenafly, NJ for Comprehensive Dental Care
At Penelope Chang, we are dedicated to helping patients maintain healthy, beautiful smiles through comprehensive dental care. Our practice combines advanced technology, specialized training, and a patient-centered approach to deliver state-of-the-art preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry for all ages. With a focus on individualized care, we prioritize your health, comfort, and unique needs, offering personalized guidance to improve home care routines and ensure long-term oral health. Our commitment to staying at the forefront of dental innovation includes the use of cutting-edge tools like the Solea dental laser and CEREC same-day dentistry technology.Dr. Penelope Chang, a graduate of Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, brings over two decades of experience and a dedication to community service, including establishing a scholarship fund for dental students. Recognized as a top dentist by local publications, our team emphasizes education, precision, and compassionate care to address both routine and complex dental concerns.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Night Guards
Athletic Mouthguards
Fillings
Same Day Crowns
Bridges
Implants
Teeth Whitening
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We utilize the Solea dental laser for nearly anesthesia-free procedures.
- Our practice offers CEREC same-day crowns with no temporary restorations needed.
- Dr. Chang holds advanced training and certifications in CAD/CAM dentistry.
- We provide personalized preventive coaching and custom-fitted oral appliances.
- Recognized as a top dentist by NJ TopDocs and Bergen Magazine.
What people say
Outstanding
Top-notch
Highly positive experience
Giving me my smile back
Remarkably professional
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dentistry focuses on maintaining optimal oral health through regular cleanings, exams, and personalized hygiene coaching. We emphasize early detection of decay or gum disease to avoid costly treatments. Patients receive tailored guidance on brushing, flossing, and protective appliances like night guards to preserve dental health long-term.
Restorative Dentistry
Restorative dentistry addresses damaged or missing teeth using fillings, crowns, bridges, and implants. Advanced tools like the Solea laser enable minimally invasive procedures with reduced need for anesthesia. Same-day CEREC crowns eliminate multiple visits, while implants provide durable, natural-looking tooth replacements for improved function and aesthetics.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, veneers, and reshaping to improve smile appearance. We address discoloration, chips, and misalignment with natural-looking results. Porcelain veneers and crowns offer durable solutions for transforming smiles, while direct composite techniques provide cost-effective enhancements for minor imperfections.
Same Day Crowns
Same-day crowns use CEREC technology to design and mill ceramic restorations in one visit. This eliminates traditional impressions and temporary crowns. Patients receive durable, metal-free crowns matched to their natural tooth color, with precise fit and aesthetics achieved through digital scanning and in-office milling.
Athletic Mouthguards
Custom athletic mouthguards protect teeth during sports activities. These tailored appliances offer superior comfort and protection compared to generic versions. Designed to allow clear speech and easy breathing, they reduce injury risks to teeth, jaws, and soft tissues while accommodating team colors or designs for personalized use.
People
Penelope Chang, DDS
Dentist
Dr. Penelope Chang earned her DDS from Columbia University in 1996 and has practiced dentistry for over 25 years. She specializes in CAD/CAM dentistry and serves as a mentor at CDOCS.com. Recognized as a top dentist by NJ TopDocs and Bergen Magazine, she combines advanced technology with personalized care.
Questions
What dental services do you offer?
We provide preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry including cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, teeth whitening, and custom mouthguards using advanced technology like Solea and CEREC.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we accept emergency patients and provide prompt care for urgent dental issues like pain or trauma, even outside regular hours.
What is CEREC same-day dentistry?
CEREC technology creates custom crowns, veneers, and inlays in one visit using digital scans and in-office milling, eliminating temporary restorations and multiple appointments.
Are custom athletic mouthguards worth the cost?
Custom mouthguards offer superior protection, comfort, and durability compared to store-bought versions, reducing injury risks during sports while allowing clear speech and breathing.
How do you accommodate nervous patients?
We use the Solea laser for nearly anesthesia-free procedures, prioritize clear communication, and create a relaxed environment to ease dental anxiety.
Reviews (4)
Adrian Radulescu
Jan 26, 2022
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I have been a patient of Dr Chang's for the last couple of years. She is an outstanding dentist, runs a top of the line practice that uses the latest in dental tech: CEREC machine - digital scanner to make make porcelain crowns while you wait (no more play-doh for dental imprints and multiple visits, the main reason why I joined in the first place) and SOLEA Laser instead of the infamous dental drill. Above all the practice is super safe, very tight Covid measures, great patient care and no wait time.
Donovan Rodriques
Sep 26, 2021
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Penelope Chang is the best dentist I ever had. She handles my cleanings and treatments with care, kindness and skill, as well as provide great advice to keep my teeth clean and healthy.
Stephen Carenza
Jun 28, 2021
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Dr. Chang's work is exceptional. She corrected a long standing dental issue in one day. She has the latest technology and makes everything look and feel so natural. I am so glad I have Dr. Chang as my dentist. She took away all my fears and anxiety and I look forward to going to my appointments. Dr. Chang has great office staff who also make it a great experience. In short, they really care. Dr. Chang, thank you for being you!
Christopher Mooney
Jun 10, 2021
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I had a broken tooth with a filling fixed using Dr. Chang's new laser. I didn't need any numbing agent and it was the fastest and most painless filling I've ever had done. On a different note, Dr. Chang and her staff are all wonderful individuals. If you find yourself in her chair, you're in good hands. Thanks so much Dr. Chang!
