Joseph M McManus Jr, DMD

Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
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Overview

Dr. Joseph McManus received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and a certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He also received a certificate in pediatric dentistry from the Division of Advanced Dental Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. In addtion to his clinical training he has earned a Master of Science degree in Management from New York University, a Master of Health Administration from Western Connecticut State University, a Master of Business Administration from Sacred Heart University, and a Master of Science degree in Higher Education from Drexel University.

Dr. McManus has practiced pediatric dentistry for over 25 years. At Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, he has held positions of Associate Professor, Associate Dean, Executive Director of the faculty practices, and Executive Director of Community DentCare. He also served as the Senior Vice-President of the Division of Dental Practice/Professional Affairs at the American Dental Association in Chicago, IL. He now serves as an Associate Professor of Dental Medicine, the Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, and the course director of practice management at the College of Dental Medicine.

Academic Appointments

  • Associate Professor of Dental Medicine at CUMC

Administrative Titles

  • Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, College of Dental Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

Gender

  • Male

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Insurance Accepted

Consumer Health Network (CHN)

  • Consumer Health Network (CHN)

DentaQuest

  • DentaQuest

Devon Health Services

  • Devon Health Services-PPO

Elderplan

  • Medicare Managed Care

Medicare

  • Traditional Medicare

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • MS, Management, New York University
  • MS, Higher Education, Drexel University
  • MBA, Sacred Heart University
  • MHA, Western Connecticut State University
  • DMD, 1972 Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
  • Residency: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Committees, Societies, Councils

Commitees:

Clincal Care, Quality Assurance, and Infection Prevention.

Socities:

The American Dental Association

New York State Dental Association

New York County Dental Society

The American Academy of Pediatric dentistry

The Northeast Society of Pediatic Dentistry

The American Dental Education Association

Honors & Awards

Omicron Kappa Upsilon

Teacher of the year award at the College of Dental Medicine 2010

Edward B. Shils Award 2015

Research

Grants

TITLE TYPE DATES
Aetna Dental Web Content Development and Research Agreement Private Grants/Contracts
Dental Care for Hard-to-Reach HIV/AIDS Populations in Harlem & South Bronx Federal Gov Grants/Contracts
Faculty Development in General, Pediatric & Public Health Dentistry & Dental Hygiene Federal Gov Grants/Contracts 07/01/2012 -06/30/2018
Leadership Training IN Pediatric Dentistry Federal Gov Grants/Contracts
Mobile Dental Center Dental Services at the NYC - DOE Public School 191 The Riverside School For Makers And Artists at 300 West 61st Street, NY., NY 10023 NY State Gov Grants/Contracts
NYSDOH TM15069 - Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Community Outreach Dental Van NY State Gov Grants/Contracts
Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Federal Gov Grants/Contracts
Preventive Dental Services NY State Gov Grants/Contracts

Selected Publications

McManus, Joseph, Davis, Martin, Albert, David. Accessible Dental Care for Children. New York State Dental Journal; March 1999. Vol. 65, No. 3.McManus, Joseph, The Practice Management Curriculum in New York State

Dental Schools. New York State Dental Journal; June/July 2013. Vol. 79, No. 4

Albert, A, McManus, J, Mitchell, D. Models for Delivering School-Based Dental Care. Journal of School Health; May 2005. Vol. 75, No. 5

McManus, Joseph, Davis, Martin. Root Fracture. New York State Dental Journal;
March 2005. Vol. 71, No. 2

Albert, A, Findley, S, Mitchell, D, Park, K, McManus, J. Dental Caries Among 3-4 Year-Old Children in Northern Manhattan. Pediatric Dentistry-24: 3, 2002.