Dorothy Drain, DMD
Curriculum Vitae
President and owner of Lakeside Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, 601 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, New Jersey — and its only dentist.
Who Dr. Drain is
Dorothy Drain, DMD is a general dentist and the president and owner of Lakeside Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry at 601 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, New Jersey. She has been practicing dentistry for more than 25 years and is the practice’s only dentist. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio in 1994, and in 1995 completed a General Practice Residency at Virtua Health Systems in Camden, New Jersey. She was an active faculty member of Temple University School of Dentistry and is presently an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine in Florida, one week each month. She is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry and the National Dental Association, and a life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
- Name
- Dorothy Drain, DMD
- Degree
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), 1994
- Role
- President and owner · sole practitioner
- Practice
- Lakeside Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
- Location
- 601 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, NJ 08081
- In practice
- More than 25 years
Education and postgraduate training
- 1994
Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
Cleveland, Ohio
Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature
- 1995
General Practice Residency
Virtua Health Systems
Camden, New Jersey
Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature
Academic appointments
Dr. Drain has taught dental students since completing her own residency, and still teaches one week in every month.
Faculty member
Temple University School of Dentistry
Appointed following her general practice residency.
Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature
Adjunct Professor
Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Teaches one week each month.
NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature · practice biography
Public record
Licensure, credentials and verification
Every row below can be checked independently. The licence number, NPI, taxonomy and practice address are read from the NPI Registry maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
| Credential | Detail | Verified against |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, 1994 | Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature |
| New Jersey dental license | License number 19906 | NPI Registry (CMS) |
| National Provider Identifier (NPI) | 1801976113 — enumerated 17 October 2006 | NPI Registry (CMS) |
| Primary taxonomy | 1223G0001X — Dentist, General Practice | NPI Registry (CMS) |
| Practice location of record | 601 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, NJ 08081 | NPI Registry (CMS) · Google Business Profile |
Professional memberships
American Dental Association
Member
Academy of General Dentistry
Member
National Dental Association
Member
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Life member
Clinical focus
The office provides care for patients seeking implants, root canal therapy, routine preventative care, cosmetic bondings, periodontal therapy, cosmetic crowns, dental bridges, oral surgery and bone grafts. Since 2022, Dr. Drain has focused on performing more implant surgeries.
She treatment-plans every patient individually — step by step, focusing on function, aesthetics, and eliminating bacteria and disease.
- Dental implants
- Root canal therapy
- Routine preventative care
- Cosmetic bondings
- Periodontal therapy
- Cosmetic crowns
- Dental bridges
- Oral surgery
- Bone grafts
- Teeth whitening
- Implant ceramic crowns
NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature · Practice Identity Form
Practice leadership and community service
Practice
- President and OwnerLakeside Dental Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Sicklerville, New Jersey.
- Sole practitionerOf the privately owned practice — a full service office performing root canals, cosmetic crowns, dental bridges, bondings, dental implants, oral surgery, bone grafts and many other dental treatments.
- SuccessionHer daughter, Brittany Preston, is a dental student at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and will join Lakeside Dental after her residency.
- FamilyDr. Drain is family oriented, and has been married for 26 years.
Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature
Community
- Youth organizationsDr. Drain is very active in the community and strongly supports youth organizations by raising scholarship funds for deserving senior high school students.
- Charitable givingA frequent donor to homeless shelters and breast cancer walks.
Practice biography · NJ Health & Wellness Guide feature
In the press
In her own words
“Dentistry has always been my love. It’s not a job for me. I get up every morning and I look forward to treating patients. Getting them out of pain, making them feel comfortable and also helping them feel more confident in who they are.” Dr. Dorothy Drain — NJ Health & Wellness Guide, Vol. 14 Issue 7, published by Suburban Family
“As a healthcare provider during Covid-19, Dr. Drain continues to work hard everyday providing quality services to all persons in need of Dental Care.” Lakeside Dental practice biography
See Dr. Drain at Lakeside Dental
601 Liberty Place, Sicklerville, NJ 08081. Same day appointments, emergency visits and evening appointments are available.
This curriculum vitae was last reviewed on 28 September 2026.
