Dr. Joe was raised in Long Island. He attended Grace Day School until 8th grade. He went to high school at Chaminade, which set the stage for his journey out of the local area. Dr. Joe attended Duke University, North Carolina, for his undergraduate studies.
After completing college, he came back north to the University of Connecticut for a four-year dental program from which he received his D.M.D. Dr. Joes formal education was completed during his stay at New York University for which he received his specialty training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
Dr. Joe specializes in treating patients who requireorthognathic surgery, cleft palate intervention, and temporomandibular joint disorders. He is a member of the American Orthodontic Association and serves on the staff of Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Dr. V is a trained, certified, and licensed orthodontist who received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from New York University. After two years of military service as a dentist and a one-year internship, he attended Fairleigh Dickinson University to earn his Master of Science (M.S.) in orthodontics. He holds the highest honor in orthodontics, which very few on Long Island have accomplished: He is a Diplomateof the American Board of Orthodontics. He is also an associate professor in the graduate orthodontic program at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. V serves on the staff of Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. His education and experience make him well versed in the diagnosis and treatment of orthodontics, orthognathic (face/jaw) reconstruction, and temporomandibular (TMJ-TMD) disorders.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Joseph Vitagliano,Dr. Pasquale Vitagliano,Dr. Alyssa Wruck, andDr. Adam Schatz are experienced orthodontists. They are dedicated to their profession and equally as dedicated to their patients. Using advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans, our doctors ensure a comfortable and timely orthodontic experience, for lifetimes of perfect smiles!
Our team shares the doctors dedication to our patients and their families. Each is highly-trained and personable; they thrive on the relationships that grow during the orthodontic journey and consider our patients to be friends.
At Vitagliano Orthodontics, we know the impact of what we do: from visit-to-visit we see people move from feeling uncomfortable with their teeth to feeling more secure in their appearance. Previously shy individuals begin to relax and open up, chatting with fellow patients and happily interacting with us.