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Dr. Derek A. Wolkowicz, D.M.D.

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1710906854

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Contact Information

Address

2856 ACUSHNET AVE
New Bedford, MA 02745

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(11 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Derek Wolkowicz is an orthodontist in New Bedford who has been straightening smiles for over 20 years. He specializes in braces and Invisalign for kids, teens, and adults, and he's been certified to use Invisalign since the year 2000. Dr. Wolkowicz believes in treating every patient the way he would want to be treated, focusing on giving you great results and a comfortable experience. He is a member of several professional organizations and was honored as a Volunteer Hero in 2007 for his community service. Dr. Wolkowicz is accepting new patients and is ready to help you achieve the smile you've always wanted.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics and Dental-Facial Orthopedics, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2000
  • Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD), Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1997
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Providence College, 1991

Board Certifications

  • Invisalign® certified provider (since 2000)

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 07/19/2006

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Areas of Focus

Orthodontics for children, teens, and adultsInvisalign treatmentClear bracesMetal braces

Technology & Equipment

  • Invisalign®
  • Invisalign Teen®
  • TADs (temporary anchorage devices)
  • Clear braces
  • Standard brackets

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Northeast Society of Orthodontists
  • Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Southeastern District Dental Society
  • Tufts Association of Orthodontists
  • International College of Dentists (inducted 2011)

Awards & Recognition

  • Inducted into the International College of Dentists, 2011
  • Southeastern District Dental Society's Volunteer Hero Award, 2007

Beyond the Office

Active involvement at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Member of Tufts University Dental M Club Executive Committee

Served on dental school committee for University's Beyond Boundaries Capital Campaign

Elected director on Executive Council of Tufts University Dental Alumni Association, 2006

President of Tufts Dental Board of Directors, 2015; currently Treasurer

Past President of Tufts Association of Orthodontists

Serves on Admissions Committee for Tufts University Orthodontic Residency Program

Volunteered through Massachusetts Dental Society's Give Kids a Smile program

Lectured at local schools on importance of oral hygiene

Born and raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Lives in Duxbury, Massachusetts with wife Candace, daughter Brooke, and son Drew

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