Leonard J Carapezza

The Institute for Growth and Development in Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to creating beautiful smiles through early treatment of malocclusion. Our founder, Dr. Leonard J. Carapezza, has over 30 years of clinical experience in pediatric orthodontics and a successful private practice in Wayland, Massachusetts. Dr. Carapezza's passion for early treatment of malocclusion led him to become a recognized lecturer in this field. He is an Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, teaching Early Treatment of Malocclusion to pedodontic graduate students. He is also an associate of the New England Medical Center and serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Department of Pediatric Dentistry.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide generalists and pediatric dentists with the opportunity to learn early treatment techniques in a continuing education program. These treatments can add a valuable service that will enhance dental practices, as half of all orthodontic treatment is currently provided by generalists and pediatric dentists. Our curriculum is designed to help dentists provide this valuable patient service and improve their approach to pediatric malocclusion.

Our Courses

Our courses offer a unique opportunity for generalists and pediatric dentists to learn early treatment techniques in a continuing education program. Our Beginning & Advanced Courses are available for registration online through the American Orthodontic Society. These courses provide valuable information and techniques for the early treatment of malocclusion, which can improve dental practices and patient outcomes.

Our Instructor

Dr. Leonard J. Carapezza is a highly experienced and recognized lecturer in the field of early treatment of malocclusion. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in pediatric orthodontics and is an Associate Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Carapezza is also a contributing editor to the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry and has published numerous articles on pediatric malocclusion. He is a Senior Certified Instructor, a Diplomate of the American Orthodontic Society, and a Senior Certified Instructor for the International Association of Orthodontics.

Testimonials

"Your course was one of the best seminars I have ever attended. I brought home several modes of treatment that will make my approach more efficient and gain better results. Thanks!" - Dr. William Phillips, D.M.D., M.S.D.

"25 Years of preeminent teaching of Early Treatment of Malocclusion to our postgraduate pediatric students." - Dr. George White - Professor Emeritus Tufts University School of Dental Medicine Pediatric Dentistry Department

Up and Coming Events

Visit the American Orthodontic Society to Register Online for our upcoming Beginning & Advanced Courses.

Contact Us

For more information about our courses and instructor, pleasecontact us.