Biography - Edward Magida

Researchers continue to expand the frontiers of dentistry by improving techniques, treatments and technology. Dr. Magida and his team regularly attend various conferences and seminars to enhance their skills. The following is a sample of the activities participated in:

Dr Magida has been a participant in the Bucks County Mini-Residency since 1998. This is a group of local dentists who continue to educate themselves about implants, advanced periodontal treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and other cutting edge dental topics. The group is addressed by many top notched dental specialists who share their knowledge about the always changing dental profession.

Since May 1999, Dr. Magida has taken many courses in orthodontic diagnosis and techniques. These courses are taught by many dentists who are recognized as leaders in their field. Dr. Magida will continue to take many more orthodontic courses since this is an area of dentistry that interests him very much.

Cosmetic dentistry is also a major area of interest to Dr. Magida and he has taken courses taught by the best in the profession. Dr. Ronald Jackson, Dr. Bill Strupp, Dr. Bill Dickerson. Dr. Robert Nixon and Dr. David Hornbrook, all well known educators, are just a few of the leaders Dr. Magida has learned from and who have helped him fine tune his dental expertise.

Since 1988, Dr. Magida has had the privilege of being on staff at several nursing and convalescent homes.

Helping patients at these facilities with their dental problems has been a rewarding experience. Dr. Magida is a member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society, the International Association for Orthodontics, the American Association for Functional Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, as well as a member of both the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Magida had the honor of achieving the status of Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry. This fellowship was awarded during the summer of 2000 in Toronto. To achieve this award a dentist must complete over 500 hours of continuing education in all areas of dentistry and pass a 6 hour written test.

Dr. Magida received his bachelors degree in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, a well regarded Ivy League institution. He received his Doctorate in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, a world renowned dental school.  After graduating dental school, Dr. Magida was asked to participate in an extra one year program at the dental school. This program included a select group of newly graduated dentists, who upon completion of a very rigorous year long  program, were awarded a Fellowship in Advanced General Dentistry.

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