If you live in Parsippany, you’re about 15 minutes from one of the most advanced dental offices in Morris County. At the Metropolitan Center for Advanced Dentistry, Dr. Raj Upadya leads the practice. He’s a Penn-trained dentist, a former Chief Resident at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, and the Director of the Dawson Academy Northeast.
Parsippany patients come to him for complete dentistry to treat the cause of a problem rather than the symptom. Dr. Upadya is proud to offer many dental treatments and services to patients from Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, and the surrounding areas we serve.
Why Parsippany Patients Choose Our East Hanover Office
Dr. Upadya practices Complete Dentistry, a philosophy from the Dawson Academy that treats your teeth, gums, jaw joints, and muscles as one connected system. He also follows a principle he calls WIDIOM: “Would I Do It On Me.” That means he only recommends treatment he’d choose for himself, and he only performs procedures he believes are necessary and will last.
If you’ve been told you need a complex treatment like a full-mouth reconstruction, implant placement, or TMJ therapy, this is one of the few offices in the area that handles those cases in-house rather than referring you out.
A Parsippany Area Dental Office Near You
Our office sits at 49 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 201, in East Hanover. Most patients take Route 10 or I-287 depending on where they’re coming from.
We welcome patients from Lake Hiawatha, Mount Tabor, Powder Mill, and the rest of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. We’re a short drive from the Mall at Short Hills, Morristown Medical Center, and the Frelinghuysen Arboretum.
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Our Dental Services for Parsippany Patients
Dr. Upadya offers a full range of dental services, and you can get most care in one office.
General Dentistry
Routine visits keep your teeth and gums healthy and catch problems early, when treatment is simpler and less expensive. Your exam covers your teeth, gums, bite, and jaw joints, plus screenings for oral cancer and gum disease. Cleanings remove plaque and tartar that brushing can’t reach. We recommend visits every six months, though Dr. Upadya may adjust that schedule if your gum health or bite needs closer monitoring.
Routine care is part of our general dentistry services, in addition to fillings, comfortable root canals, and family dentistry. Our office will ensure you’re relaxed during your care.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. Upadya offers cosmetic dentistry treatments that improve how your smile looks while protecting how it functions. Options include teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding, and complete smile makeovers. He completed the UCLA Aesthetic Continuum certification in comprehensive esthetic dentistry.
This certification sharpened his eye for shade matching, tooth shape, and natural-looking results. In addition to cosmetic dental treatments, he offers several finishing touches such as Botox and Eurothread so you can look your best.
Restorative Dentistry
When teeth are damaged, worn, or failing, Dr. Upadya restores them with crowns, bridges, onlays, and full-mouth reconstruction. His Dawson Academy prosthodontics training prepared him for the most complex restorative cases. If a tooth can be saved rather than extracted, he’ll recommend the right restorative dentistry treatment to preserve it.
Dr. Upadya will always recommend dental implants for missing teeth. He offers full dental implant services including the surgical implantation phase of the process. If we can save your teeth from extraction, we offer several treatments to restore strength and function.
FAQs from Parsippany Patients
Does Dr. Upadya place dental implants himself?
Yes. He offers full implant services, including the surgical placement phase, so you don’t have to visit a separate surgeon. He plans each implant around your bite before placement.
What is the WIDIOM philosophy?
WIDIOM stands for “Would I Do It On Me.” It’s Dr. Upadya’s guiding principle for treatment recommendations. He only performs procedures he believes are necessary and will be long-lasting for his patients.
How often should I visit the dentist?
We recommend a routine exam and cleaning every six months. Dr. Upadya may recommend more frequent visits if you have gum disease or a bite problem that needs closer monitoring.
Does your office accept dental insurance?
We work with most major dental insurance plans and file claims on your behalf. Our team verifies your benefits before treatment starts. Call our office with your plan details, and we’ll confirm coverage.
What happens at the first appointment?
Your first visit includes a comprehensive exam, periodontal and oral cancer screenings, digital X-rays as needed, and a conversation with Dr. Upadya about your goals. You’ll leave with a written treatment plan and a clear idea of next steps.
Schedule Your Visit at Our East Hanover Office
Dr. Upadya brings Penn training, hospital residency experience, and a national teaching role to every patient he treats. If you’re looking for a dentist near Parsippany, call the Metropolitan Center for Complete Dentistry at (973) 287-3153. You can also request an appointment online. We serve Summit, Livingston, and Morristown.