Dr. Leonard Carapezza is a pediatric dentist in Wayland, MA, with 19 years of experience caring for children's teeth and smiles. He specializes in pediatric orthodontics and helping young patients' teeth and jaws develop properly, with advanced training from Children's Hospital and the US Naval Dental Corps. Dr. Carapezza is deeply involved in teaching the next generation of dentists at Tufts and Harvard dental schools and founded his own institute dedicated to growth and development in pediatric dentistry. He is board-certified and a senior instructor with the American Orthodontic Society, bringing expertise and passion to every patient visit. Dr. Carapezza is accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (DDS/DMD)
Brandeis University (undergraduate)
US Naval Dental Corps (2 years)
Children's Hospital Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry

Board Certifications

Diplomate of the American Orthodontic Society

Credential: DMD

NPI registered: 04/19/2007

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric orthodonticsEarly treatment of malocclusionPediatric dentistryGrowth and development in pediatric dentistry

Professional Memberships

American Orthodontic Society (Senior Instructor)
New England Medical Center (associate)

Beyond the Office

Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Teaching Fellow at Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Founder and Director of the Institute for Growth and Development in Pediatric Dentistry

Contributing editor to the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Contributing editor to the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society

International lecturer on 'Early Treatment of Malocclusion'

Maintains a successful private practice in Wayland, Massachusetts

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