Dr. Judith Mamah, DMD, FAGD, FICOI, FDOCS, is the founder of Designing Smiles Dental and a proud alumna of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in 1998. With over 36 years of clinical experience, Dr. Mamah has been transforming smiles since 1989 through compassionate, patient-centered care that emphasizes both oral health and overall well-being. Since establishing her dental practice in Hackensack in 1999, she has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional dental care to individuals and families from across New Jersey and the surrounding region using the latest advances in modern dentistry.

Certified in Aligners and trained in both orthodontics and implant dentistry, Dr. Mamah provides comprehensive treatment tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her gentle approach, combined with a strong emphasis on patient education and sedation options for anxious patients, has helped countless individuals overcome dental fear and achieve healthy, confident smiles.

An eight-time recipient of the prestigious NJ Top Dentist Award, including 2026, Dr. Mamah is widely recognized for her clinical excellence, leadership, and unwavering commitment to outstanding patient care. In 2026, she made history as the only dentist selected to present at the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) Annual Scientific Convention in Chicago, where she addressed an audience of over 500 medical professionals on the vital connection between oral health and overall wellness.

Beyond her practice, Dr. Mamah is passionate about serving her community and advancing the dental profession. She volunteers through Donated Dental Services, provides care for underserved children, participates in community health fairs, and mentors the next generation of dentists, including internationally trained dentists, as they grow in their careers. She is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI), and the Fellow of Dental Organization for Oral Conscious Sedation (FDOCS) and remains actively involved in leading professional organizations dedicated to advancing excellence in dentistry.

For Dr. Mamah, dentistry is about far more than treating teeth. It is about restoring confidence, improving health, and making a lasting difference in people’s lives. Her guiding philosophy, “Dentistry Changing Lives,” continues to inspire every smile she creates and every patient she has the privilege to serve.