Dr. James (Jim) Burden
A Millstone, NJ dentist with a lifelong love for education and enhancing smiles.
Dr. James Burden is a Millstone, NJ dentist with a lifelong love for education and enhancing smiles. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University in 1999 and completed a hospital-based General Practice Residency at Virtua Health System in New Jersey in 2000. After taking a course in Air Abrasive Microdentistry, he shifted to a minimally invasive approach and opened New Paradigm Dentistry in 2001.
A continuing education devotee, Dr. Burden frequently completes far more than New Jersey’s annual requirement—sometimes as many as 65 hours in a single month—and has accumulated more than 2,000 hours of advanced training. His studies focus on microscope-enhanced dentistry, Invisalign, orthodontics, implants, cosmetics, non-surgical periodontal therapy, and other minimally invasive procedures. He also trains dentists nationwide.
With over 20 years of experience serving Central Jersey and the Millstone community, Dr. Burden follows his mentor’s advice: “Do it right the first time and don’t use cheap materials or instruments.” In 2021 he achieved Mastership with the Academy of General Dentistry, the highest honor of the organization and an achievement earned by fewer than 2% of practicing dentists in the U.S. and Canada. This distinction required at least 2,000 hours of approved continuing education across disciplines and passing a rigorous examination.
Dr. Burden is passionate about dentistry and committed to providing the best possible care through lifelong learning and minimally invasive techniques. He also supports his local community through PTO events, school outreach programs, youth sports, and other activities.
