Dr. David M Petrarca, D.D.S.
Pediatric DentistryNPI: 1487623559
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Dr. David Petrarca is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth in Medford, MA. He completed specialized training in pediatric dentistry at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and now teaches and mentors other pediatric dentists at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Petrarca focuses on keeping kids' teeth healthy through preventive care, fluoride treatments, and tooth sealants, and he believes every child's first dental visit should be fun and relaxing. He uses simple, friendly language to explain treatments so children feel comfortable and at ease. He is currently accepting new patients and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical School, 1996
- B.S. in Biochemistry, Boston College, 1992
- DDS, Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, 1996
- Post-graduate residency in Pediatric Dentistry, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC (2 years, completed 1998)
- Children's National Medical CenterResidency Hospital, 1998
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (2006)
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 03/14/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Courtesy Teaching Staff at Boston Children's Hospital
Beyond the Office
Teaching and mentoring residents in pediatric dentistry at Boston Children's Hospital
Maintains hospital privileges at Boston Children's Hospital
Resides in Waltham, Massachusetts
Married to Dr. Celeste Wilson, a practicing pediatrician at Boston Children's Hospital and Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School
Served as chief resident during second year of post-graduate training at Children's National Medical Center
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