Dr Benjamin Hanft

Dr. Ben Hanft grew up in Essex County and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Despite loving the Tar Heel State, he returned to the northeast and attended Columbia University for dental school. He continued his training with a General Practice Residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, where he was taught by over 60 experienced dentists from the greater New Jersey area. He gained considerable experience in all phases of dentistry, including endodontic and surgical techniques, and is excited about the emerging digital aspects of dentistry. He is continuously seeking new forms of continuing education. Dr. Hanft has enjoyed being a part of the Smile Today team for the past several years. As a formerly nervous dental patient himself, his first priority is always making his patients feel comfortable in the chair. In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Hanft serves as our Managing Associate, helping to oversee daily practice operations to ensure that everything runs smoothly. He is especially involved in mentoring new team members, reviewing cases and upholding our safety and clinical standards. He also works closely with the entire team to improve patient experiences and practice efficiency. His calm, solutions-focused approach and commitment to excellence help create a positive, well-coordinated environment where both patients and team members feel supported. When not performing dentistry, he enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and watching New York sports and his Tar Heels and spending time with his wife, daughter, and their two adorable kittens, Simone and Shaq.