Dr. Gregory Frank Pezza, DMD, MSD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1588825285
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About This Provider
Dr. Gregory Pezza is a board-certified orthodontist in Cranston, RI, with 18 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, and complex cases involving jaw surgery. Dr. Pezza is deeply committed to taking time during consultations to explain your treatment options in a way that makes sense for you, and he creates a welcoming, comfortable environment where patients feel like family. His expertise has been recognized by America's Top Dentists, and he currently leads the Rhode Island Association of Orthodontists. Since he wore braces himself as a patient, Dr. Pezza truly understands what his patients experience—and his wife, Dr. Melissa, is a caring family dentist on the same team.
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Education & Training
- Harvard University (3 years scientific studies)
- Boston University School of Dental Medicine (DMD, 2003, with honors)
- Advanced General Dentistry Residency (1 year, 2003-2004)
- Bishop Hendricken High School (1991)
- Boston University Advanced Orthodontics Program (CAGS and MSD in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, 2008)
- Providence College (1995)
Credential: DMD, MSD
NPI registered: 06/24/2008
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- State-of-the-art technologies
- Invisalign clear aligners
Professional Memberships
- President of Rhode Island Association of Orthodontists
- Constituent Director of Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Providence Dental Study Club
- Seattle Study Club
- Past-President of Cranston Dental Society
Awards & Recognition
- Boston University Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research (master's thesis)
- Boston University Award for Excellence in Patient and Practice Management
- America's Top Dentists (Consumers' Research Council of America)
- Top Orthodontists in Rhode Island (Rhode Island Monthly magazine, every year since 2009)
- Voted Top Orthodontist by colleagues for 12 consecutive years
Beyond the Office
Clinical faculty at Boston University (taught 3rd and 4th year dental students for 2 years)
Research presentations at national conferences
Published research in respected journals
Former patient of the office, knows what it's like to wear braces
Served as President of his dental school class
Wife is Dr. Melissa, a compassionate family dentist who treats children
Wife created a nationally-recognized lifestyle blog in 2010
Has three children: Hayley, Zane, and Taylor
Expert skier and avid traveler
Regular golfer and pickleball player
Enjoys hiking, Broadway shows, and trying new local restaurants
Active in children's sports and activities (baseball, basketball, gymnastics, musical theater)
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