Dr. Pezza was born and raised in Rhode Island. A graduate of Cranston East High School, he completed an accelerated two-year program at St. Louis University, earning him early entrance into St. Louis University's School of Dentistry, where he was elected President of his class. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from St. Louis University in 1966. Following his dental school graduation, he served his country in Europe during the Vietnam War as a Captain in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. After five years of military service, Captain Pezza was accepted into an advanced training program in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at Boston University. He completed his two-year residency in 1973 in which he earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MScD) in the Specialty of Orthodontics. Dr. Pezza returned to Rhode Island and has since maintained a private practice, limited to child and adult orthodontics, located in Cranston but serving all surrounding areas.

Throughout his career, Dr. Pezza has served the dental and orthodontic community by holding several positions of leadership. He has served as President of both the Rhode Island Association of Orthodontists and Cranston Dental Society. His volunteer work has taken him on a humanitarian dental mission to Haiti, as well as years of service dedicated to the Special Smiles, Special Olympics and Donated Dental Services programs of Rhode Island. Dr. Pezza remains an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Society, the Rhode Island Orthodontic Society and the Cranston Dental Society.

Outside of work, Dr. Pezza divides his time between travel, skiing, golf, tennis, local church activities, and youth sports organizations. Also, he is very proud to be an Eagle Scout. Most important of all, his wife and family have always come first. Dr. Pezza and his wife, Kathy, live in Cranston and have three sons, three daughters-in-law, six grandsons and two granddaughters.

Dr. Gregory F. Pezza proudly joins in his father 's dedication to provide quality, cutting-edge orthodontic treatment in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. 'Dr. Greg,' as he is affectionately known by his patients and staff, continues to build on the traditions of excellence started by his father. As a former patient of the office, Dr. Greg knows what it 's like to wear braces and he uses that experience to help relate to his patients now.

After graduating from Bishop Hendricken High School in 1991 and Providence College in 1995, Dr. Greg moved to Boston where he began his scientific studies at Harvard University. After completing three years at Harvard, he was accepted into Boston University's School of Dental Medicine. Following in his father's footsteps, he served as President of his class. Dr. Greg completed dental school with honors in 2003, earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. That summer, he applied and was accepted into a one-year residency program for advanced general dentistry. Following this training, Dr. Greg was invited to join the clinical faculty at Boston University, where he taught third and fourth-year dental students for two years. While on the dental school faculty, he was accepted into a three-year advanced training program in orthodontics at Boston University.

In 2008, Dr. Greg graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) and a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) in the specialty of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. During this three-year specialty program, Dr. Greg received extensive training in traditional orthodontic treatment, orthognathic jaw surgery, Invisalign, and the placement of orthodontic miniscrew implants.

Throughout Dr. Greg 's dental training, he has received various honors and awards. Boston University bestowed awards for Outstanding Achievement in Research for his master 's thesis in orthodontics, and for Excellence in Patient and Practice Management. He has presented his research at national conferences and has his work published in respected journals. Dr. Greg currently serves as the president of the Rhode Island Association of Orthodontists. Also, he is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. He is also a member of the Providence Dental Study Club and the prestigious Seattle Study Club. He is the past-president of the Cranston Dental Society. Dr. Greg has been selected as one of 'America 's Top Dentists' by the Consumers ' Research Council of America. He was voted by his peers as one of the 'Top Orthodontists' in Rhode Island (as seen in Rhode Island Monthly magazine) ten years in a row.

We know our office is only as effective and welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly, well-trained staff members. As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient, comprehensive treatment in a supportive, nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.

Our staff is highly skilled, uniquely trained and aims to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and each team member has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advancements by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Lori works at our front desk as the scheduling coordinator, but sometimes you can find her in the clinic working chairside with patients. She joined Dr. Pezza's office in 2000 but has been working in orthodontics for over thirty-five years. Lori has worked in many different capacities in our office, starting out as a chairside assistant, then on to treatment coordinator, and now at the front desk. Her current position involves constantly multi-tasking while also interacting with the patients in the office. Her engaging and welcoming personality has allowed our patients and parents to know her by name, fostering our philosophy of treating everyone like family. In her time away from the office, she loves spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She also enjoys reading and traveling to Florida.

Jan is our financial manager and is responsible for overseeing patient accounts and insurance benefits. She has been with us for over thirty years and has had the privilege of working with hundreds of patients, many of whom are now returning to the office with their children. Jan believes that the success of our office is our dedication to the patient experience and our commitment to family. Over the years here, Jan has worked as a chairside orthodontic assistant, treatment coordinator, and now the financial manager; she understands the complete journey our patients take while in our office. When not working, Jan enjoys traveling, cooking, and cheering for the Red Sox!

Tara started working here in 2014 and has been a chairside orthodontic assistant from the beginning. She has extensive training in all aspects of clinical orthodontics, including routine adjustments, placing appliances, intraoral scanning for Invisalign, and emergency care. Prior to being in the orthodontic field, Tara studied early childhood education and was a preschool teacher for six years. She is a huge sports fan and tries to attend as many Red Sox games as she can. When not at work, Tara enjoys spending all of her time with her son Logan.