DOCTORS

Mark Ragen, DDS

Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry

Dr. Mark Ragen graduated from New York University's graduate dental program and received his DDS degree in 1969. He completed his general practice residency at the Catholic Medical Center of Brooklyn and Queens. In 1972, he received his specialized degree in pediatric dentistry, and continued to spend more than 20 years as a pediatric specialist.

As his patients matured, they did not want any other dentist, so Dr. Ragen expanded his practice by developing skills to work with adult patients.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Ragen continued his studies and expanded his knowledge to be able to offer cosmetic dentistry, implant supported crowns, dentures, digital radiography, porcelain veneers, tooth colored fillings and porcelain onlays to replace worn silver fillings. He combines the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry with the passion and attention he has been giving to overall dental oral/health for over 30 years.

Dr. Ragen is certified in basic life support, nitrous oxide analgesia and conscious sedation. He is a life member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

He has been an attending practitioner at Hackensack Medical Center Dental Clinic for the past 35 years.

Most recent additions to the education and experience of Dr. Ragen include extensive training in Mini Dental Implants (MDI). He became a member of the Academy of Mini Dental Implants in June of 2008 and has continued to be a leader in this minimally invasive approach to dental implants.

Dr. Tara Broderick

Dr. Tara Broderick is a graduate of the University of Medicine of New Jersey – New Jersey Dental School (UMDNJ) in 1996.  She completed her residency program at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) where she received the American Association of Hospital Dentists, Biotene Award for Excellence in Hospital Dentistry.  Dr. Broderick is an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of General Dentistry, and the Special Care in Dentistry Association.  She is an attending practitioner at Hackensack University Medical Center as well as Englewood Hospital and Medical Center where she teaches in the residents, attends lectures, and performs dentistry in the operating room for patients with special needs.

Dr. Broderick believes dental treatment is an investment in your overall health, appearance, and future well being.  She performs all types of dental services and provides procedures such as bleaching, bonding, porcelain veneers, implant crowns, as well as traditional treatment such as cleanings, fillings, bridges, and dentures. The office is also equipped with nitrous oxide (laughing gas), a diode laser, and  a state of the art E4D CAD/CAM computer system which allows for same day crowns.  All are welcome from children to seniors.

Todd Welsh, DMD

Orthodontic Dentistry
NJ Orthodontic Specialty #5747

Dr. Welsh is a graduate of Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. After completing a post-graduate residency in clinical dentistry and a fellowship in oral surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Welsh elected to complete a residency in orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania. Since completing his residency program from the University of Pennsylvania in 2005, he practiced in Manhattan, New York, and New Jersey. Dr. Welsh is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, American Dental Association, and New Jersey Dental Association.

Ben Liu, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry
NJ Pediatric Specialty #6095

Dr. Ben Liu, a North Carolina native, is a graduate of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He received his DDS from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. After graduation, he pursued a postgraduate specialty certificate in pediatric dentistry at New York University's College of Dentistry. He has passed the Northeast Regional Board Exams, and is also certified in CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He passionately enjoys working with children, and feels the greatest reward is seeing the smiles on the faces of his young patients and their parents. Dr. Liu understands nothing is more precious to parents than their little ones, and delivers treatment that is paramount in both quality and compassion. He currently resides in Jersey City with his wife.