Dr. Joseph Kent Vargo, DMD MS PC
OrthodonticsNPI: 1710057088
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Dr. Joseph Vargo is a board-certified orthodontist serving Rome, GA, with over 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in braces, Invisalign, and other orthodontic treatments, and believes that every patient deserves a customized treatment plan based on their unique needs—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Dr. Vargo uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver excellent results and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. A personal experience—sustaining dental damage in a school bus accident at age seven—inspired his passion for orthodontics and helping others. He is fluent in English and Spanish, actively involved in his community, and is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Montefiore University Hospital – General practice residency (1993)
- University Of Pittsburgh / School Of Dentistry|west Virginia University School Of DentistryMedical School, 1992
- West Virginia University – Master's in Orthodontics (1996)
- Montefiore HospitalResidency Hospital, 1993
- University of Pittsburgh – Doctorate in Dental Medicine (1992)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DMD MS PC
NPI registered: 11/08/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- State-of-the-art technology
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- Georgia Dental Association
- International Association for Dental Research
Awards & Recognition
- People's Choice award for the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge
- National and international recognition for research publications
Beyond the Office
Major sponsor for Ridge Ferry Park playground project
Partners in Education program supporter
Board member of the Sexual Assault Center
Field trips to office for school children education
Adjunct professor at Augusta University's Orthodontic Residency Program
Active in church and community organizations
Father of two children named Sophia and Denton
Sustained serious dental damage in a school bus accident at age seven, which inspired his career in orthodontics
Enjoys biking, skiing, and playing tennis
Participated in and won the Rome Celebrity Dance Challenge
Passionate about spending time with his children
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