Daniel Margolis, DMD, MD
BY Meredith Knight | photo by Lauren Marie
Moms have a way of knowing their kids better than the kids know themselves. It was that way for Daniel Margolis and his mom. “I saw myself as an engineer and that’s how I began my adult life,” he said. “But it wasn’t long before I transitioned into sales then felt the tug toward dentistry and finally into the specialty of oral and maxillofacial surgery. It’s not where I originally pictured myself. But my mom wasn’t surprised at all.”
Now as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Margolis diagnoses and surgically treats diseases, injuries, and defects in the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. That includes performing procedures such as wisdom tooth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic), facial trauma repair, and treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Whatever he’s doing, the goal for Dr. Margolis is always the same—to positively impact the lives of his patients.
“I feel so blessed to do work I love, that never gets old to me,” he said. “This is a field that requires lifelong learning and reeducation because techniques and technology are always advancing. And that suits me fine.” But for Dr. Margolis the best part of his job is patient interaction.
“I love getting to know my patients,” he said. “I’ve been told I’m a good listener and feel I’m empathic by nature. My patients’ success means a lot to me and I just hope that comes across to them. There’s no room for one-size-fits-all care in this field. Every patient is unique. Their anatomy is unique and their goals are unique. It’s only by actively listening that I can offer them to care that’s as unique as they are.”
Dr. Margolis spends much of his time as an educator, explaining to patients the treatment recommendations he’s making and answering any and all questions until they feel confident to move forward. “We believe in caring for the whole person,” Dr. Margolis said. “You’re never just a name on a chart and my team and I love getting to know you and helping you reach your healthy living goals. Oral health is a vital part of the health of your entire body. What happens in the mouth affects all the systems of the body for better or for worse. We want to work as a team with our patients to address any issues they’re having and return them to optimum oral health.”
When not on the job, Dr. Margolis loves spending time with his wife and two little girls. “I’m usually learning something or cooking,” he said. “We feel blessed to be raising our girls in this amazing, family-friendly community.”
Dr. Margolis is board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and he’s now accepting new patients at Mansfield Oral Surgery & Dental Implants. Find out more and schedule an appointment at MansfieldOralSurgery.com.
