Dr. Yagnik trained in some of the most demanding surgical environments before bringing that experience to Pinnacle Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He completed his oral and maxillofacial surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, a Level I trauma center, where he was named senior chief resident, then spent five years as Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cooper University Hospital, directing the Cooper Center of Implantology.
That background shapes how he practices today. Rather than moving straight to treatment, Dr. Yagnik takes time to understand each patient’s history and concerns first, building a plan around the person in front of him rather than a standard protocol.
He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a distinction held by only a small number of oral surgeons nationwide.
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, NJ, 2010–2014
Master of Biomedical Sciences
UMDNJ Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Newark, NJ, 2009–2010
General Practice Residency
JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ, 2014–2015, where he managed comprehensive dental treatment, including interdisciplinary treatment planning and dental implant restorations
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 2015–2020, a Level I trauma center, where he served as senior chief resident overseeing dentoalveolar and implant surgery, facial trauma, and head and neck pathology
Board Certification
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, certified March 2022
Fellowship
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since October 2024, a distinction held by only a small number of oral surgeons nationwide
Academic Appointment
Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Cooper University Hospital, 2020–2025, where he directed the Cooper Center of Implantology with a focus on dental implants, bone grafting, and ridge augmentation
Professional Affiliations
American College of Surgeons (2024–present), American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (2016–present), American Dental Society of Anesthesiology (2023–present), and American Academy of Osseointegration (2023–present)
Dr. Yagnik’s approach combines clinical training at a Level I trauma center with a straightforward, unhurried communication style. Many patients come in anxious about oral surgery, and his goal is to make sure they understand what’s happening and why before moving forward with any procedure.
Patients who are anxious before surgery need more than reassurance, they need clarity. Dr. Yagnik takes the time to walk through what to expect, answers questions directly, and stays in communication with referring dentists so everyone involved is aligned on the plan.
Dr. Yagnik’s clinical background includes published research and presentations on oral and maxillofacial surgery topics, including work presented at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons’ annual meeting.
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