As an undergraduate at Villanova University, Pennsylvania, he was accepted into the extremely competitive Pre-Professional Honors Program that combined his undergraduate studies with his graduate dental program. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. His pediatric dental training was completed at Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, where he was Chief Resident during his senior year. He completed his studies and received his Specialty Certification in Pedodontics in 2005.
Dr. Basilicato is an active and involved member of the American Dental Association, the New Jersey Dental Association, the Passaic County Dental Society, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He served as vice-president of the PCDS in 2013, and president in 2014. He was Valedictorian at DePaul High School, Wayne, NJ, a member of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the Medical/Dental Honor Society and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Villanova University in 2000.
Dr. Basilicato is a long time resident of Wayne, where he lives with his wife Jeanette and his son Anthony. He enjoys playing the piano and attending concerts at the New York Philharmonic. He is an active amateur radio operator, as well as an avid reader of both classic and contemporary fiction.
If you are browsing our website, you may have already decided that you want the professional care of a pediatric dental specialist. The pediatric dentist is to dentistry what the pediatrician is to medicine. Our doctors spend an additional two years in post graduate training beyond the four year dental degree to study all aspects of your child's oral health and dental development. Dr. Basilicato and the Pediatric Dentistry team have been caring for children for over 25 years through prevention and education, providing excellent clinical treatment in our supportive, nurturing environment.
We ensure patient loyalty by listening to our patients and following through with compassionate care. Each child is unique and we are always looking for new ways to make their visit easy, pleasant and informative. We want to use the small amount of time we have getting to know what's special about your child, and to develop a personal connection with them. If we are not providing treatment, we are educating. And if we are not educating, we are chatting, happy to share a part of our day with you. We have hand puzzles, games and books for anxious patients, but its our patience with, and passion for kids that keeps everyone happy.
Happiness is contagious and patient referrals are 80% of the New Patients in our practice. Our patients are not shy about telling their friends and family about our care and level of service, and we are most appreciative. We believe that all children deserve to be treated in a warm and positive environment. It's simple, a little old fashioned, and it's what sets us apart.