Dr. Neal Laroia, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1407177017
Practice Details
Website
www.oakbrookortho.com/Insurance Accepted
About This Provider
Dr. Neal LaRoia earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry after completing a seven-year accelerated dental program at Wagner College, affiliated with New York University. He completed post-doctorate training at St. Barnabas Hospital, affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian and Weill Medical College of Cornell University, where he served as Chief Resident. His three-year orthodontic residency included original research on laser therapy for pain reduction following orthodontic procedures, and he received the Herzberg Award for the highest degree of clinical proficiency in his program. Dr. LaRoia is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a credential held by fewer than 25% of orthodontists nationwide. As the founder of Oakbrook Orthodontics, he builds individualized treatment plans that address each patient's specific bite, spacing, and aesthetic goals. He offers traditional metal braces, multiple clear aligner systems including Invisalign and Angel Aligners, and accelerated treatment through AcceleDent technology. His philosophy centers on creating beautiful, health-improving smiles while treating every patient the way he would want to be treated.
Specialties
- 1
Education & Training
- Post-doctorate general practice residency, St. Barnabas Hospital (affiliate of Columbia Presbyterian and Weill Medical College of Cornell University)
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Chicago
- St Barnabas Hospital — Residency Hospital
- Three-year orthodontic residency
- University Of Illinois At Chicago / College Of Dentistry — Medical School
- Seven-year accelerated dental program at Wagner College (affiliated with New York University), Staten Island
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 06/17/2010
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- AcceleDent
- Laser therapy for pain reduction after orthodontic procedures
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Dental Association
- Illinois State Dental Society
- Chicago Dental Society
Awards & Recognition
- Resident of the Year, St. Barnabas Hospital
- Most Productive Resident, St. Barnabas Hospital
- Herzberg Award (given to resident demonstrating highest degree of clinical proficiency)
Beyond the Office
Chief Resident at St. Barnabas Hospital
Responsible for assisting in the education and development of first-year residents
Taught orthodontics to pediatric residents
Worked as teacher to other residents after completing residency
Father is a general dentist; grew up knowing he wanted to follow in his footsteps
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