I grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from LaSalle University with a Biology degree summa cum laude. Next, I went to Temple Dental School where I received my DMD degree graduating near the top of my class and being selected into numerous student honor societies. Next, I volunteered to join the US Air Force to serve and give back to this wonderful country ·of ours. I first completed a General Practice Residency in Washington, DC. It was an intensive extra year of training that was stimulating and challenging at the same time. After completing that program, I was assigned to serve as a dental officer at Pease AFB in Portsmouth, NH. I spent the next three years providing dental services for active duty military and their families as well as retired military members.
Next, I was accepted into the competitive orthodontic program at the State University of New York at Buffalo. After completing that residency with highest honors, my family and I returned to Pennsylvania to begin my private practice specializing in Orthodontics. Locally, I have continued to serve in different areas of organized dentistry as President in the Lehigh Valley Dental Society, as well as a Director and Treasurer of the Second District of the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and President of the Lehigh Valley Orthodontic Society. I am a member of the ADA, PDA, American Association of Orthodontists, Middle Atlantic and Pennsylvania Orthodontic Societies too.
In addition to my private practice, I have taught in the St. Luke’s University Health Network’s General Practice Residency for nearly 20 years. Although just part time, it has allowed me to share with the next generation of dentists some of my knowledge and clinical expertise. It has been a joy to do so.
I am active in promoting the professions of dentistry and orthodontics. I am an active member of the:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists
- Pennsylvania Society of Orthodontists
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Lehigh Valley Society of Orthodontists
Past President
- American Dental Association
- Pennsylvania Dental Association
- Lehigh Valley Dental Society - Past President
- Second District Dental Society - Director
Personally, it has been my pleasure to raise my family in the Lehigh Valley. When my children were young, I was often their coach or Boy Scout leader. My wife and I have three grown children and nine grandchildren, most of who are still in the Lehigh Valley. We are privileged to be able to see them play sports, cheer and whatever activities they participate in and it makes our life so enriched. We will celebrate 45 years of marriage later this year. I am fortunate to have such a loving partner.
Although I was not born here, the Lehigh Valley is definitely my home and always will be. The people of this community are so special and so down to earth that I love being part of this awesome community. From the bottom of my heart I say THANK YOU to each and every person I have met. You changed me for the better.