Practice highlights
Stamford Pediatric Specialists
Located on Summer Street + Free parking
Orthodontic Evaluations
Right next door - Free for DCK Patients
Emergency Dentist For Kids
Same-day appointments + 24/7 calls
1,000+ five-star reviews
Voted Best Dentist for Kids–Stamford CT
Board-Trained Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon — Specializing in Wisdom Tooth Extractions for Teens
Dr. Jonathan Cohen is the oral and maxillofacial surgeon our team partners with for complex tooth extractions — particularly wisdom teeth for teens and surgical extractions that require sedation and specialty training beyond general pediatric dentistry. Parents consistently describe Dr. Cohen as unusually calm, thorough, and gentle — qualities that were formally recognized when he received his training hospital’s Patient Advocacy Award twice for his bedside manner and excellence in patient care.
1500 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT 06905
Call (203) 324-6171 to book a surgical consultation
“Surgical training for exactly this kind of work — in a setting your teen already knows.”Dr. Jonathan Cohen, DDS
Why Have Surgery With an Oral Surgeon?
Wisdom tooth extractions and complex surgical extractions are not routine dental procedures. They involve the jawbone, nerves, sinuses, and airway — and they’re often performed under sedation. When your teen needs surgery, the safest, most predictable path is to work with a surgeon who has completed a full hospital-based residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr. Cohen’s credentials — five years of surgical residency at a Level One Trauma Center, chief resident experience, and active BLS/ACLS certification — mean your child’s care is in the hands of someone trained for exactly this kind of work. At the same time, working within Dental Care Kids means your teen stays in a setting that already feels familiar rather than being sent to an unfamiliar surgical office.
The Experience for Teens and Parents
Dr. Cohen’s training recognized him specifically for his ability to put anxious patients at ease. For teens facing wisdom tooth surgery — often their first-ever surgical procedure — this matters enormously. He takes the time to:
- Explain what will happen in plain language, not medical jargon
- Review sedation options and what your teen should expect before, during, and after
- Answer every parent question about safety, recovery, medications, and timeline
- Coordinate care with our pediatric dentists and, when relevant, the orthodontists next door at Dental Care Orthodontics
Schedule a Surgical Consultation
For wisdom tooth evaluations, surgical extractions, or any oral surgery consultation, call (203) 324-6171 or request an appointment online. Most teens benefit from a wisdom tooth evaluation between ages 15–18 — before problems develop. Learn more about extractions and wisdom teeth.
Education & Training
Dr. Cohen’s five years of hospital-based surgical residency at a Level One Trauma Center gave him experience with the full spectrum of oral surgery — from routine wisdom tooth extractions to complex facial trauma and reconstructive cases. That depth of training is exactly what you want in the person handling a surgical procedure for your child or teen.
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
New York University College of Dentistry (graduated with multiple honors)
General Practice Residency
North Shore LIJ (comprehensive training in restorative dentistry, dental implantology, and oral and maxillofacial surgery)
Five-Year Residency in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and University Hospital, Newark, NJ (a Level One Trauma Center)
Chief Resident
During his final year at Rutgers
Active Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Surgical Care for Teens and Complex Cases
Dr. Cohen works alongside our pediatric specialists to provide surgical care when general pediatric dentistry calls for specialty-level intervention. His clinical focus includes:
Wisdom Tooth Extractions
The most common reason teens are referred to Dr. Cohen.
Impacted Tooth Removal
Including partially erupted or unerupted teeth.
Surgical Extractions
Of severely damaged or broken-down teeth.
Complex Cases
Requiring IV sedation or general anesthesia, with continuous monitoring throughout.
Surgical Consultations
For teens with jaw pain, persistent wisdom tooth symptoms, or orthodontic-related surgical needs.
Outside the Office
Dr. Cohen is married and has two children.
Away from the office, he enjoys hiking, skiing, and weight training.
Professional Memberships
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — active certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — active certification
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Dental Association
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Give Your Child a Smile They’ll Love
At Dental Care Kids, every visit is built around your child’s comfort, curiosity, and confidence. Our board-certified pediatric specialists and kid-loving team make dental care something families actually look forward to.
Contact & Location
Call (203) 324-6171 to schedule your child’s visit, or reach us at frontdesk@dentalcarekids.com.
1500 Summer St., 2nd Floor, Stamford, CT We serve families across Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, and nearby Westchester County, NY.
Evening and Saturday appointments available