Convenient Access from Fort Dix
A move to a new post usually means finding new doctors quickly, and a dentist tends to be near the top of that list. Dental Arts Group's office in New Egypt is about 13 minutes from the Route 68 gate, so spouses, children and civilian staff looking for a dentist near Fort Dix have a short trip on public roads. Our dentists see adults and kids for checkups, repairs and gum care.
From the Route 68 Gate on the Main Dix side, drive north on New Jersey Route 68 for about 0.9 mile and turn right on Saylors Pond Road (County Route 670). Continue onto West Main Street through Wrightstown, then follow Wrightstown-Cookstown Road (County Route 616) east. In Cookstown, turn left on Main Street and stay on County Route 616 as it becomes Cookstown-New Egypt Road and then Maple Avenue.
Turn left on Jacobstown Road to reach 4 Jacobstown Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533. The 7.5-mile trip takes about 13 minutes, with no tolls. Look up the office on Google Maps before your first visit. Our Wrightstown and Browns Mills pages cover two communities next to the installation.
A Family Dental Office for Fort Dix Households
Fort Dix began as Camp Dix on July 16, 1917, named for Major General John Adams Dix, who also served as a United States senator, Secretary of the Treasury and Governor of New York. In 2009 it merged with McGuire Air Force Base and Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst to form Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Most people still call this part of the installation Fort Dix.
The Fort Dix community is a census-designated place in Burlington County that spans parts of New Hanover and Pemberton townships. Much of its housing is installation housing for service members and their families. The 25-foot bronze statue of a charging infantryman, known as the Ultimate Weapon and made by soldiers in 1957, stands on the installation.
Children living on post can attend Fort Dix Elementary School, run by the Pemberton Township School District. Older students may go on to North Hanover, Northern Burlington or Pemberton Township schools. New Jersey Route 68, the Fort Dix Access Highway, links the area north to US 206 and the New Jersey Turnpike.
Our hours lean early. Thursday opens at 8:00 AM and Tuesday at 8:30 AM, while Wednesday runs until 6:00 PM for visits after a shift. Every other Friday the office is open from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Settling In: Dental Priorities After a Move to Fort Dix
A move can push routine checkups back by months, so a thorough baseline visit makes sense once boxes are unpacked. The DAG Comprehensive Exam reviews your history and goals, takes digital x-rays and intraoral photos, checks your gums and screens for oral cancer. Cavities are evaluated under 2.5 to 6.0x magnification.
The exam also reviews existing fillings and crowns, screens for sleep-disordered breathing with a referral to a sleep physician if risk factors appear, and includes an insurance breakdown. That breakdown shows what your plan covers before treatment starts.
Spouses balancing work and children's schedules may also be carrying an old problem, such as a cracked filling or a tooth that aches with cold drinks. Our dentists repair those with tooth-colored fillings or ceramic crowns. When the nerve is involved, our in-house endodontists handle the root canal.
Children new to Fort Dix often need a fresh start too. Cleanings, sealants and fluoride varnish keep young teeth strong through a busy first school year.
Services for Patients Looking for a Dentist Near Fort Dix
Cavity & Disease Prevention
Checkups, cleanings, digital x-rays and sealants protect every age in the household. Fluoride varnish after a cleaning helps children, teens and braces wearers.
Healthy Gums
Gum screenings catch early disease, and deep cleanings treat it. The DAG Periodontal Disease Program includes a re-evaluation one month after treatment.
Endodontics
Root canal therapy and retreatment relieve infected teeth, with in-house endodontists on the team. Baby teeth can be treated with pulpotomy or pulpectomy.
Cavity Repair
White composite fillings and digital ceramic crowns fix decay and cracks. Crowns in zirconium or lithium disilicate also protect teeth after a root canal.
Teeth Whitening
Professional whitening freshens a smile before a homecoming, promotion or family photo. Take-home whitening is also available to discuss.
Meet Your New Egypt Dental Team
General care comes from Dr. Zehra Husain and Dr. Frances Lovric. Dr. Husain trained at Boston University and Rutgers University Hospital, with advanced training in caring for medically complex patients. Root canals can go to our in-house endodontists, board-certified Chiara Y. Quick, DDS, and Mohab Tanious, DDS.
Insurance & Financing
Families can call to confirm whether their dental plan is in network before the first visit. The office works with many PPO plans, such as Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, Aetna and Horizon BCBS. It also accepts CareCredit, Sunbit and most major credit cards.
What Others Are Saying
My friends at Dental Arts Group in New Egypt are the BEST. I’m so lucky to have a team so professional and personal to trust my health and well being to. Don’t wait. Just make the appointment! Thank you!
Gregg P.
All of the team are friendly, welcoming, and professional. The office is clean and nicely decorated with a spacious waiting area. My kids and I’s dental wellness are in excellent hands at Dental Arts Group. I highly recommend them!
Lisa C.
Great experience at Dental Arts Group today. Such a welcoming and friendly environment. You know you are special when you have an appointment on your birthday and you walk into the exam room and there are balloons. Love this place.
Mary Ellen B.
Everything was great. The hygienist was warm, kind, and gentle. She cleaned my teeth very well and was efficient. The doctor was also very kind and made me very comfortable. Great place.
Donnie M.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dental Arts Group from Fort Dix, and how do I get there?
Dental Arts Group is about 7.5 miles from the Route 68 gate, roughly a 13-minute drive. Head north on Route 68, turn right on Saylors Pond Road into Wrightstown, then follow County Route 616 east through Cookstown to Jacobstown Road. Anyone who wants a dentist near Fort Dix can make the trip on public roads with no tolls.
What happens at a first visit for a family new to the area?
New patients start with The DAG Comprehensive Exam. It covers your dental history and goals, digital x-rays, a gum exam, an oral cancer screening and a cavity check under magnification, and it includes an insurance breakdown. If someone in the family has pain, a shorter focused emergency exam may come first.
How do I find out whether my dental plan is in network?
Call the front desk with your plan name and member details, and the team can check it before you book. The office is in network with many PPO plans, including Delta Dental, Cigna and MetLife. It does not take HMO or DMO plans, Medicaid or Medicare, so families without PPO coverage may prefer the DAG Prime Savings membership plan.
Does the office treat young children as well as parents?
Yes. Our dentists see the whole family, from a child's early cleanings to adult crowns and gum care. Children often get sealants and fluoride varnish to protect their back teeth, and deep decay in a baby tooth can sometimes be treated with a pulpotomy. Booking a parent and child together can save a second trip.
What should I do if I crack a tooth?
Call the office as soon as you can and describe what happened. New patients can use the $69 Exam & X-Ray special, which includes a full exam, standard x-rays and treatment recommendations. Until you are seen, avoid chewing on that side and rinse gently with warm water if the area feels sore.
Schedule Your Visit from Fort Dix
Getting settled is easier with a dentist near Fort Dix already lined up. Call 609-359-0034 or book online, then explore our areas we serve list or the Dentist New Egypt, NJ page to learn more about the practice.
