Dr. Deborah Brown Sappington, DDS, MSD

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1013017730

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Contact Information

Address

9161 SW 49TH PL
Gainesville, FL 32608

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

Spanish

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(2 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Deborah Sappington is an orthodontist in Gainesville, Florida, who has been helping patients achieve beautiful smiles for over 20 years. She specializes in braces and aligners for children, teens, and adults, including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign-type treatments, and she also addresses jaw-related issues. Dr. Sappington was recognized as the #1 female graduate from her dental school and has been voted the best orthodontist in the Gainesville area. She believes in providing high-quality, affordable care in a welcoming environment where patients and families feel respected and valued. Dr. Sappington speaks Spanish and is accepting new patients.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Biology, Bryn Mawr College, 1976 (honors)
  • Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineMedical School, 1981
  • General Practice Residency Attending, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1982-1984
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University / School Of Dentistry1986
  • Sinai Hospital Of DetroitResidency Hospital, 1982
  • Bryn Mawr CollegeUndergraduate School, 1976
  • Orthodontics Specialty Certificate, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1987
  • General Practice Residency, Sinai Hospital of Detroit, 1981-1982
  • Master of Science (MSD) in Orthodontics, 1988
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, 1981

Board Certifications

  • Elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, 1981

Credential: DDS, MSD

NPI registered: 09/23/2006

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Areas of Focus

Child and Adolescent OrthodonticsAdult OrthodonticsTraditional metal bracesClear ceramic bracesClear aligners (Invisalign-type)TMJ-related issues

Technology & Equipment

  • Latest digital radiography

Awards & Recognition

  • Voted best orthodontist in Gainesville and surrounding areas
  • #1 female graduate, Case Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, 1981

Beyond the Office

Supported student in Guys and Dolls production

Donation to Buchholz High School

Has a son

Has had significant impact on patients' career choices (at least one patient credits her influence on their decision to become a dentist)

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