A lifelong resident of New Jersey, Dr. James Occhipinti was born in Rahway and grew up in Princeton Junction. Having graduated West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, James enrolled inDickinsonCollege in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Following completion of his courses at Dickinson, Dr. Occhipinti enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, located in Philadelphia. Dr. Occhipinti completed his Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1993.
Dr. Occhipinti joined Dr. Allen Levine, DMD at Rahway Dental Group in 1993 and became a partner in 1994. In 1997, James also joined the Dental Division of Robert Wood Johnson Hospital @ Rahway and currently sits as Vice-Chair of the Dental Division.Active in community outreach, Dr. Occhipinti began his career focusing on the needs of others. Heparticipated in the treatment of patients at an AIDS Hospice located in New York City, where he assisted the terminally ill with pro bono emergency dental care. With a heart for orphaned and abandoned children, Dr. Occhipinti further went on to establish and volunteer at a dental clinic and orphanage in Criscior, Romania in 2002 & 2003. From 2008 until 2016, Dr. Occhipintivolunteered as a mentorfor Urban Impact. In 2011, Dr. Occhipinti helped to establish a dental clinic in association with the ZarephathHealth Center, where he continues to serve. With a heart for adoption and foster care, Dr. Occhipinti is a founder of Miriam's Heart - a local non-profit that serves adoptive and foster children and their families.
Dr. Occhipinti is a member of American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, Union County Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. James is also a member of the esteemed Seattle Study Club for continuing education in dentistry. Recently named a NJ Top Dentist for 2015; Dr. Occhipinti was honored as a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry in 2017.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 9 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestOmayra Zarza
2 years ago
Love their service!
Bobbi Lawrence
3 years ago
Great service, friendly staff. Makes going to the dentist a less stressful event.
Bobbi Lawrence
4 years ago
Great service, friendly staff. Makes going to the dentist a less stressful event.
Melissa DeStefano
4 years ago
Absolutely loved coming here. Great service with a friendly and kind staff. All of the staff i've met Sue, Queen and Jim have been caring towards my needs and very helpful. They do terrific work and I highly recommend them!
Hannah Sibaja
4 years ago
Dr. O is awesome and my appointment was quick and pain free!
Melissa DeStefano
4 years ago
Absolutely loved coming here. Great service with a friendly and kind staff. All of the staff i've met Sue, Queen and Jim have been caring towards my needs and very helpful. They do terrific work and I highly recommend them!
Hannah Sibaja
5 years ago
Dr. O is awesome and my appointment was quick and pain free!
John O'Connor
5 years ago
Dr. Occhipinti is great and really wants what is best for his patients. Gail, and the rest of the dental hygienists are so gentle and do a terrific job. I have referred several patients to Dr. O and they all love him.
merle taylor
5 years ago
Excellent patient care and wonderful office makes getting a tooth filled very pleasant!
Elizabeth Occhipinti
5 years ago
Dr Occhipinti truly cares for his patients with state-of-art skills and old-school compassion. He is kind, gentle and an excellent dentist.
sheryl ottenstroer
5 years ago
We all love Dr.O. The office runs so well we don't have to wait! Dr.O has great hygienists there. Thorough in the exam and my kids really didn't mind being there for their exam!
Joan Cohen
5 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Occhipinti for several years. I find him to be an excellent dentist. Additionally, he is always pleasant and professional. Good luck Dr. Occhipinti. I will continue to be your patient at South Bound Brook Dental.
Elizabeth Occhipinti
5 years ago
Dr Occhipinti truly cares for his patients with state-of-art skills and old-school compassion. He is kind, gentle and an excellent dentist.
sheryl ottenstroer
5 years ago
We all love Dr.O. The office runs so well we don't have to wait! Dr.O has great hygienists there. Thorough in the exam and my kids really didn't mind being there for their exam!
John O'Connor
5 years ago
Dr. Occhipinti is great and really wants what is best for his patients. Gail, and the rest of the dental hygienists are so gentle and do a terrific job. I have referred several patients to Dr. O and they all love him.
Joan Cohen
6 years ago
I have been a patient of Dr. Occhipinti for several years. I find him to be an excellent dentist. Additionally, he is always pleasant and professional. Good luck Dr. Occhipinti. I will continue to be your patient at South Bound Brook Dental.
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