Dr. J. Victor Duran
Dr. J. Victor Duran was born & raised in Houston, Texas. He completed his undergraduate education at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, graduating cum laude with bachelor’s degrees in Biology & Spanish. After attending graduate school at Dartmouth College, he continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2007 in the top quarter of his class. The following year he completed a general practice residency at York Hospital, in York, Pennsylvania. There he earned an outstanding resident award as well as an implant placement award.
Dr. Duran practiced clinically & taught dental assisting in the Philadelphia area for a few years prior to moving to the Midwest. There he joined the National Health Service Corps, first becoming a staff dentist in the Lake Superior Chippewa tribe in Wisconsin & later transferring to central Michigan. While in Michigan, he served as a legislative delegate in the Michigan Dental Association, as well as a member & treasurer of the Saginaw Valley Dental Association. He also became an adjunct faculty member to the University of Michigan dental school. After serving in both Wisconsin & Michigan’s public health arenas for five years, he worked in a private practice consistently voted the top in Saginaw for the past ten years. He has been a long standing member of the American Dental Association (ADA), and recently joined the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) and the local Southern Jersey Dental Society.
In addition to practicing and teaching dentistry, Dr. Duran enjoys the arts, reading, history, and hiking. He is also a bit of a Sci-Fi and comic book fan. Dr. Duran met his wife Nicole, a native of New Jersey, while he was in his third year of dental school. They share a love of animals, traveling, wine, and the beach. With the birth of their beautiful daughter, they decided it was time to move back towards family. For that reason Dr. Duran, Nicole, Madeleine, their dog Casper and their cats Beaker & Hugo are happily residing in South Jersey.
Our Team
The dedication and hard work of our team is what makes it possible for us to deliver top quality dentistry and excellent patient care. Our most senior team members, Dalilah and Debra, have been with the practice since before Dr. Duran came on board. You'll often experience a warm welcome from Dalilah when you check in. So many over the years have healthier smiles thanks to the expertise of our dental hygienist, Debra. Siobhan has been with our team since 2021 and has been such a vital part in educating and caring for our patients faced with periodontal disease. Arline and Natalie have not only assisted with Dr. Duran for the last few years, but have helped to ensure that every patient experience is one that is comfortable. Cassidy, has been with us since 2023 and is often behind the scenes working hard to make sure that we have all necessary information pertaining to your dental insurance coverage. More often than not, if there is an issue that arises with a computer, a piece of equipment or a patient account, you'll find Nicole getting things back on track. The value and respect among our team is second to none. We know that what we do every day would not be possible without one another!