Convenient Access from Jenkintown
Jenkintown residents can reach Dental Arts Group in about 18 minutes by car. The office sits on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, in the Mayfair section across the avenue from Tacony. Anyone weighing a dentist Jenkintown, PA commuters can fit around a workday will find that one state road, PA 73, carries most of the drive. Dr. Karan Nadig, a general dentist, treats children, adults and older patients in the same office, so a whole household can keep its records in one place.
Start at the Jenkintown Library at 460 York Road and head south on Old York Road (PA 611), then follow Greenwood Avenue and Jenkintown Road to Township Line Road (PA 73). Township Line Road turns into Cottman Avenue at the city line, and you stay on it heading east across the Northeast before turning onto Rowland Avenue and Princeton Avenue, which deliver you to Frankford Avenue. The trip covers about 6.6 miles with no tolls, and leaving from Borough Hall on Summit Avenue takes roughly the same time.
You will find us at 7052-56 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135, a few blocks from the Frankford and Cottman crossroads at the heart of Mayfair. The Google Maps listing shows the exact block between Brighton Street and Princeton Avenue. Patients from Cheltenham and Rockledge share much of the same PA 73 corridor.
A Practice That Suits the Borough's Walk-and-Ride Routine
Jenkintown packs a lot into less than a square mile. The borough describes itself as having a small-town feel, with a walkable business district of shops, restaurants and arts venues along Old York Road. Many households lean on the train and the bus during the week, which means a dental visit often has to slot between a commute and dinner.
That is where the office calendar helps. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday open at 8:00 AM, so an early cleaning can wrap up before most of the workday is gone. Tuesday usually runs until 6:00 PM, which gives a rail rider time to get home, grab the car and still make a late-afternoon slot.
Fridays run from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM by appointment only, and the office is closed Saturday and Sunday. Online scheduling and online new-patient forms take care of the intake steps ahead of time, and text-message reminders keep the date from slipping. Finishing paperwork at your own kitchen table means the first visit can focus on your teeth, not a clipboard.
Leaving the borough also means leaving its busy Old York Road traffic behind for a single, steady road east. For many local drivers, that predictability matters more than raw mileage. You know where you will turn, and you know the landmarks along the way.
Planning Dental Care Around School, Work and Rail Schedules
Jenkintown parents tend to plan care around the school year. The School District of Jenkintown has taught local children since 1874, with its elementary and middle/high school buildings sharing a campus on West Avenue. Booking checkups during school breaks keeps kids from missing class time, and siblings can usually be seen in consecutive slots.
Every new patient starts with the DAG Comprehensive Exam. It goes well beyond a quick look: the visit includes periodontal charting, magnification, intraoral photography and a screening for sleep-disordered breathing. Low-radiation digital X-rays complete the picture, so small problems surface while they are still simple to fix.
Office workers and train commuters often bring the slow, quiet issues that build up over the years. Think of worn edges from clenching at a desk, an old silver filling with a dark margin, or gums that bleed a little during flossing. Those concerns get documented with photos you can view on the screen, and then Dr. Nadig lays out the options in plain language so you can set the pace.
Plenty of borough residents already drive Cottman Avenue for errands or work. Pairing a cleaning with a trip you already make is one of the easiest ways to stay on a six-month schedule. It also means a follow-up visit for a crown or a filling does not feel like a special expedition.
Services From a Dentist Jenkintown, PA Commuters Reach on PA 73
Invisalign
Removable SmartTrack aligners come out for lunch meetings and go back in on the ride home, which suits professionals who take the train toward Center City. A 3D scanner captures your bite digitally, so there are no trays of impression putty. How long treatment takes depends on your case, and the plan is set at your consultation.
Cosmetic Dentistry
A new job, a wedding on York Road or a family photo can prompt a smile refresh. Options include porcelain veneers, bonding, gum recontouring and KöR deep bleaching, an in-office whitening session of roughly one hour that can lift color by up to 16 shades.
Family Dentistry
Parents, teens and toddlers can all be seen by the same dentist, which keeps one set of records for the household. Routine visits pair a professional cleaning with an oral cancer screening and digital imaging.
Restorative Dentistry
When a tooth cracks or decays, the fix might be a composite filling, a crown, a bridge or root canal therapy. Full and partial dentures are available too, for patients who have already lost several teeth.
Gum Disease Treatment
Bleeding while you brush is easy to ignore on a busy morning, but it is worth a closer look. The hygienist records how deep each gum pocket runs, then builds a treatment plan and a home routine you can actually keep up with.
Meet Your Northeast Philadelphia Dentist
Dr. Karan Nadig trained first in England, earning a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Queen Mary, University of London. He then completed a one-year residency at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, with a focus on oral surgery and medicine. That hospital grounding shows in how carefully he walks patients through each step of a procedure.
Insurance & Financing
Larger treatment plans can be spread out with twelve-month 0% interest financing or the CareCredit card, and major credit cards are welcome as well. New patients can claim a limited-time free exam and X-rays. The finance and insurance page lists the plans the team works with most often.
What Others Are Saying
This dentist is by far the best dentist I’ve ever had. He is extremely friendly, personable, and assembled a great team at his practice. I have recommended him to several friends and they all say he is great.
Charles J.
This quality, caring team is the reason I began seeing this doctor many years ago. Compassionate, kind, efficient, and accommodating. All of the ladies in the office are terrific. Thank you to each and every one of you very special and professional people!!
Carol U.
This team showed me how to regain my dental health and my smile. I am very proud to smile now and I eat wholesome foods like apples and fresh vegetables without a second thought. If you have similar concerns, I highly recommend getting an appointment. You will be glad you did.
Frieda G.
Awesome experience. The team was great, helpful, and welcoming. The doctor was very educational and informative about my dental health and procedures that I needed. The team and the dentist were very courteous and sensitive to my needs. I will definitely recommend this office to my friends and family.
Matthew T.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dental Arts Group from Jenkintown, and how do I get there?
The office is about 6.6 miles from Jenkintown, roughly an 18-minute drive. Take Old York Road south, follow Greenwood Avenue and Jenkintown Road to Township Line Road, then stay on PA 73 as it becomes Cottman Avenue. For anyone who wants a dentist Jenkintown, PA drivers can reach without tolls, the route ends with a short hop over to Frankford Avenue.
Can I head over straight from the Jenkintown-Wyncote train station?
Yes, and it barely changes the drive. The station sits at Greenwood Avenue and West Avenue, on the border with the Wyncote section of Cheltenham Township, and Greenwood Avenue is already part of the usual route. Riders on the Warminster, West Trenton or Lansdale/Doylestown lines can pick up the car and head east on PA 73.
How does Dr. Nadig help patients who feel nervous about dental work?
He starts with patience and clear explanations. His philosophy is to treat people the way he would want his own family treated, with compassion, respect and understanding. Tell the team you feel anxious when you book, so the first visit allows extra time for questions. Seeing your X-rays and photos explained step by step often makes treatment feel more manageable.
Do Jenkintown residents need a Philadelphia address to become patients?
No. Jenkintown is its own borough in Montgomery County, while the office sits inside Philadelphia city limits, and patients are welcome from either side of the line. Your insurance plan, not your town, decides coverage. The team works with many PPO plans and handles the insurance paperwork, so a quick call can confirm yours before the first visit.
What should I do if a crown comes off on my way to work?
Call the office as soon as you can, and keep the crown in a clean container rather than throwing it away. Emergency care is part of the family dentistry service, and an answering service picks up when the office is closed. Avoid chewing on that side until the tooth has been checked and a repair is planned.
Schedule Your Visit from Jenkintown
When you are ready to book with a dentist Jenkintown, PA neighbors can reach in one easy drive down PA 73, call 267-351-8089. Our office also welcomes the other communities listed on our areas we serve page. To learn more about the practice, visit our Dentist Northeast Philadelphia, PA homepage.
