Honesty and Respect It is the utmost of importance to us that we treat you with honesty and respect as if you were a part of our own families. Therefore, we view our roles as educators of orthodontics that will help you navigate your decisions regarding the alignment of you or your childs teeth. We will only recommend treatment and orthodontic appliances that have long term proven results.
Experience Dr. Woo and Dr. DeBerardinis are highly experienced. They have both been in practice for many years and have worked with many dentists and specialists on a vast and varied number of cases, from simple tooth movement to complex orthodontic/ orthognathic/ restorative cases. Through treatment planning for thousands of cases during their combined careers they have the knowledge to treat your case no matter how complex. Their experience has taught them that each patient is unique and therefore, each patient requires individualized treatment. It enables them to know how to best obtain a stable beautiful smile for each patient. Most importantly, their experience gives them the knowledge to know when to treat, what to treat and how to treat it!
Enthusiastic Team This is vital for you or your child to have an exceptional orthodontic experience. The team members at Petaluma Orthodontics are great at helping with each step of your orthodontic process. Each member of the team plays an important role and they all enjoy what they do! Therefore, you or your child will receive the best care and experience possible.
Dr. Woo graduated with honors from one of the best dental schools in the nation, U.C.S.F. School of Dentistry. He earned his specialty degree in orthodontics from Saint Louis Medical Center with an additional Masters Degree. His excellence in academic and clinical skills gives him one of the best reputations in Sonoma County. He has gone abroad for a fellowship on TMJ disorders and has given many presentations on the different application of orthodontic treatment to dentists, hygienists, and assistants. Many dentists seek orthodontics for themselves or their family members from him because they desire the best outcome, trust his work, and enjoy his positive demeanor.
Dr. DeBerardinis graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University School of Dentistry in Pennsylvania, where he received his dental degree in 1996. He then went on to earn his Masters Degree and Orthodontic certificate at the University of Oklahoma in 1998. In addition to practicing orthodontics in Healdsburg and Petaluma, Dr. D. was also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at UCSF School of Dentistry prior to starting a family. His involvement in academics allows first-hand exposure to the latest clinical research and techniques. As an attending faculty member, Dr. D. supervised the treatment of orthodontic patients by the residents and helped them along their path in becoming future orthodontists.
Focused Office Petaluma Orthodontics is extremely focused on providing you with a great experience and excellent clinical results. We want you to be happy about your smile and the service we provide. You are our most important asset. We are focused on individualized care and enjoy knowing all our patients by name. We are a small office, so we can always stay focused on your individual treatment.
Dr. Marc DeBerardinis was born on the East Coast, and has been living and practicing in Northern California for over 16 years. He and his wife, Leah, a dentist and Sonoma county native, enjoy the area for all it has to offer. Dr. D and his wife have two young daughters, and feel fortunate to be raising them in such a magnificent place.
Dr. D. graduated Summa Cum Laude from Temple University School of Dentistry in Pennsylvania, where he received his dental degree in 1996. He then went on to earn his Masters degree and Orthodontic certificate at the University of Oklahoma in 1998. In addition to practicing orthodontics in Healdsburg and Petaluma, Dr. D. was also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at UCSF School of Dentistry prior to starting a family. His involvement in academics allows first-hand exposure to the latest clinical research and techniques. As an attending faculty member, Dr. D. supervised the treatment of orthodontic patients by the residents, and helped them along their path in becoming future orthodontists.
I consider myself very lucky to be practicing orthodontics in Sonoma county. As an orthodontist, I am able to treat such a wide range of patients. It is fascinating watching our younger patients grow up during the course of their treatment, and our adult patients always add excitement to each day. Our team always tries to take the extra step necessary to provide top-notch care, and I truly feel that we are all rewarded every day, when were creating beautiful smiles! Dr. D
Dr. Woo is a native Californian born and raised in Sunnyvale. He attended U.C. Santa Barbara where he graduated with honors with a degree in Biology. At U.C. San Francisco School of Dentistry he was president of the research group and sat on the admissions committee. He was given The Deans Award for his achievements in dental school, and upon graduation he received his degree as a Doctor of Dental Surgery and graduated with honors. In addition, through a fellowship between U.C.S.F. and the University of Vienna, Austria he studied the temporomandibular joint (jaw joint) and its disorders. He attended St. Louis Medical Center for his degree in Orthodontics and also received a Masters degree in Dental Science. He began practicing orthodontics in Petaluma in 1993.
As for his life outside orthodontics, Dr. Woo thoroughly enjoys exercise and sports. He enjoys tennis, basketball, golf, skiing and cycling. He also plays the drums and guitar when he has time. Although he enjoys his singing most other people dont. He, his wife and two children truly enjoy all Sonoma County has to offer.
First and foremost I feel truly fortunate to have a career that I love. Not only do I enjoy creating beautiful smiles and healthy bites, but I also thoroughly take pleasure in meeting and connecting with patients. It is a big part of what makes every day fun to go to work. I am passionate about Orthodontics because it is an artful application of science coupled with subtleties of patient care. It constantly keeps me challenged and creative. Dr. DeBerardinis, myself, and staff are dedicated to providing the finest quality orthodontic treatment in a friendly and caring environment. Our goal is to create extremely satisfied patients, with wonderful smiles. Dr. Woo