Joseph A. Persichetti, D.M.D.
I often say that I have one of the best jobs in the world, because practising orthodontics is truly enjoyable. It enables me and my staff to work together to achieve great results for our patients. We love seeing the positive results they attain, along with the improvements in their oral health and in their self-esteem!
Education
BA in Biology: University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
Certificate in Orthodontics: University of Pennsylvania
Teaching Activities
Upon graduation, Dr. Persichetti accepted a position as Clinic Director of both the Preventive and Interceptive (pediatric) and Adjunctive Orthodontic (adult) Clinics, taught the introductory orthodontic course to undergraduate dental students, and joined the Faculty Practice. He served in this capacity for four years before devoting himself to private practice. Dr. Persichetti continues to serve on the faculty at Penn Dental as a clinical instructor, teaching orthodontic graduate students studying to be orthodontists.
Academic Achievements
Dr. Persichetti became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) in 1990 and was voluntarily re-certified in 2003. In 2006, he accepted an invitation to serve as a Consultant-Examiner of the ABO, examining new candidates for board-certification.
Professional Organizations
He is an original member of the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation, an organization devoted to furthering orthodontic research and education. He is on the Board of Directors of The Greater Philadelphia Society of Orthodontists, and served as President in 2008-2009. Dr. Persichetti serves on the Executive Committee of the Montgomery-Bucks Dental Society, and is also an active member in many leading dental and orthodontic organizations, including the:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- World Federation of Orthodontists
He opened his Holland Office in July of 1979 and has been in continuous practice since that time. The practice expanded to include an office in Washington Crossing in 2003. Dr. Persichetti lives with his family in Upper Makefield.