Dr. Paul Petsche was born and raised in the Florida Keys and is the youngest of six children.After graduating as valedictorian of Island Christian School, he attended Florida Atlantic University and earneddegrees in chemistry and mathematics.
He obtained his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in 1999, graduating with high honors and research honors. In the same year, Dr. Petsche started his clinical orthodontic careerat the University of Nebraska Medical Center residency program, where he also earned his Master of Science and certificate of specialization in orthodontics in 2001.
Orthodontics appeals to Dr. Petsche for several reasons. He enjoys the mechanical nature of the orthodontic process, along with solving challenges of complex bite problems. The father ofthree children as well as coming from a very large family, he enjoys working with patients of many ages and building relationships with themand their families.
The orthodontic dental specialty is a rewarding field, in whichcorrecting jaw misalignment andcreating beautiful smiles arerealized on a daily basis. The completion of orthodontic treatment is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and in many cases willdramatically improve a person's self-esteem. The entire staff of Petsche Orthodontics gets to be a part of that process!
To stay abreast of the latest advances in orthodontics, Dr. Petsche is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Dental Association, and the Marion County Dental Association. A published author, he has had articles featured in theArchives of Oral Biologyand theInternational Journal of Prosthodontics.
We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! In many cases, orthodontic treatment can take two years, so our relationships with the families in our practice are nurtured over this time.
Ocala is the home of Dr. Petsche and the entire staff. We have a bilingual staff member, which makesit easy for Spanish-speaking parents to communicate with Dr. Petsche. We put your needs first, to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment.
We are known for the superior level of service we provide, and the excellent results we are able to achieve. When you committo orthodontic treatment, you are entering a long-term and special relationship with the orthodontist and his entire staff. A high level of caring and communication between patient, family, and the orthodontic provider is vital forthe ultimate success of treatment. Dr. Petsche sets high standards of excellence for himself and those to whom he provides service.
Dr. Petsche is committed to being a leader in his profession. His practice is focused fulltime in Ocala. He uses state-of-the-art technology that allows us to treat our patients more comfortably and conveniently than ever. The technology is evident upon your first visit to our office, because Dr. Petschehas invested in a direct digital X-ray imaging system by Planmeca.
Most important, we believe in the Golden Rule of Orthodontics. Dr. Petsche and his team will treat you as if you were part of our family, and that simple concept will make your treatment an extraordinary experience for all.
In keeping with our commitment to provide our patients with the very best orthodontic treatment available, we have taken great measures to ensure our sterilization program meets or exceeds the most stringent standard of care.