Dr. Karen Elizabeth Desimone, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1780755512
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(609) 737-8000About This Provider
Dr. Karen Desimone is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience creating beautiful smiles in Pennington, NJ. She combines artistic skill with cutting-edge technology—including advanced computer imaging that lets you preview your new smile before treatment begins—to straighten teeth, correct bite problems, and align jaws with maximum comfort. Dr. Desimone has earned numerous recognitions, including selection as one of "America's Best Orthodontic Offices" and a preferred provider by New Jersey Family Magazine for both children and adults. Beyond her practice, she teaches the next generation of orthodontists at Albert Einstein Medical Center and publishes research to advance the field. She's committed to making every visit pleasant and informative in a caring environment where your comfort and health come first.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Brown University - Bachelor's degrees in Biology and Theater
- Georgetown University - Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) with Honors
- Howard University - Post Doctorate Degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of The American Board of Orthodontics
- Board-Certified Orthodontist
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 11/13/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- OrthoCad Computer Imaging for virtual smile design
- Digital radiology reducing x-ray exposure by 90%
- State-of-the-art techniques for increased comfort and decreased treatment time
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
Awards & Recognition
- The DeRisi Award for outstanding achievement in academic and clinical skills
- Among 'America's Best Orthodontic Offices' according to The Consumer's Research Council
- Selected by New Jersey Family Magazine as a preferred office for adults and children
- Recognized by New Jersey's Total Healthcare Resource for commitment to excellence in orthodontics
- Named one of the best orthodontists in New Jersey by New Jersey Monthly Magazine (voted by colleagues)
- Invisalign Diamond Provider
Beyond the Office
Clinical instructor in the Post Doctoral Orthodontic Residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia
Published research in The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Earned a degree in Theater in addition to Biology from Brown University
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