Dr. Dana M Busciglio Diaz, DMD
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1245457183
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Dr. Dana Busciglio Diaz is a board-certified pediatric dentist and orthodontist with 19 years of experience serving families in Lithia, Florida. She earned her dental degree from Tufts University and completed specialized training in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Busciglio Diaz is passionate about helping children overcome dental fears and giving orthodontic patients the confidence that comes with a beautiful smile, using modern technology like digital scanning and imaging to make visits comfortable. She fluently speaks English and Spanish, and generously volunteers on dental mission trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti to provide care to underserved communities. Dr. Busciglio Diaz finds deep meaning in being part of her patients' transformations, following in the footsteps of her father, who was a respected orthodontist in the local community for 45 years.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
- Orthodontics
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners
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Education & Training
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston (DMD)
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale (MS in Pediatric Dentistry)
- Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale (MS in Orthodontics)
Board Certifications
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 04/20/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Digital radiographs
- Digital scanning
- Nitrous oxide
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- Florida Dental Association
- Hillsborough County Dental Association
Beyond the Office
Volunteer with mission trips to La Victoria, Dominican Republic (since late 1980s)
Dental mission trips to Haiti
Community health fairs
Give Kids a Smile (provides free dental care to children who cannot afford it)
Reading programs for children
Medical missions in Dominican Republic (served as translator at age 15)
Father was an outstanding local orthodontist for 45 years
Married to husband AJ with two children: Sofia and Aneudi Mateo
Has a cat named Romeo
Children have had passports since before six months old
Enjoys going to the beach and traveling, especially to Miami and the Caribbean
Interests include music, dancing, spending time outdoors, sunsets, and being near the ocean
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