Dr. Peter J. Theodorou, DMD, MS is a specialist in orthodontics offering the highest quality orthodontic care available for patients of all ages - children, adolescents and adults. With his unique professional, caring and friendly approach, he is committed to enhancing the quality of our patients’ lives in accordance with strict medical ethics and methodologies.

Dr. Theodorou treats every patient with patience and understanding. Through his extensive experience and expertise in the field, he continues to maintain the highest level of patient satisfaction and offers excellent orthodontic experience filled with fun, care and affordability. Utilizing proven state-of-the art technology in his practice, Dr. Theodorou ensures a lifetime of beautiful smiles for any patient who approaches him.

ORTHODONTIC TRAINING

University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Dept. of Orthodontics, Philadelphia, PA - Certificate in Orthodontics

University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Dept. of Orthodontics, Philadelphia, PA - Master of Science in Orthodontics (MS)

DENTAL TRAINING
University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD)

LANGUAGES
Spanish, German, Greek, Hungarian

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Association
New York County Dental Society
Hellenic Dental Society New York
Eastern Dental Society, NY

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Director - Dept. of Orthodontics, Medical Staff - Attending, St. Luke's Hospital-University Hospital of Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY, (2003-present)

Clinical Associate - University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Orthodontics, Philadelphia, PA (1998-2002)

Clinical Instructor University of Pennsylvania Dept. of Orthodontics, Philadelphia, PA- Dept. of Preventive & Interceptive Orthodontics (1997-1999)

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Clinical Evaluator Panel - ADA (American Dental Association) - Council Of Scientific Affairs (2006)

President - Hellenic Dental Society of New York (2004-2006)

President - University of Pennsylvania Orthodontic Alumni Association (2004-2005)

Chair - District Coordinating Committee 'Council of Hellenes Abroad' representing OH, PA, DE (2000-2001)

Social Chair - 'Hellenic Student Association' of University of Pennsylvania (1999-2001)

COMMITTEES/DELEGATIONS

The Children’s Aid Society - Blue Jean Ball (2007) - Committee Chair

Speaker – Coalition for Community Services, Legislative Reception, Albany, NY (2007)

Membership Committee - New York County Dental Society (2005-2007)

Entertainment Committee - Greater New York Dental Meeting (2005)

Exhibits Committee - Greater New York Dental Meeting (2004)

Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania representative - 1st North American Young Hellenes Convention - 'Council of Hellenes Abroad' (Chicago, IL 1999; Boston, MA 2000)

North America Representative - Delegate 'Council of Hellenes Abroad' World convention sanctioned by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece (Thessalonica, Greece 1999)

HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

New Dentist Leadership Award, New York State Dental Association (2007)

Certificate of Recognition – ADA Clinical Evaluator Panel (2007)

Distinguished Service Award, Hellenic Dental Society of NY (2007)

National Dean's List (2006)

American Dental Association – Commendation for Innovation and Leadership (2005)

Certificate of Merit - New York State Assembly (2004)

Master of Science Award - University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Orthodontics (2001)

Biomedical Research Award - American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (1997)

RESEARCH
'Bone remodeling and attachment response to Air Rotor Stripping in adolescent male Macaque Rhesus: a Feasibility study'. A thesis presented in partial fulfillment of a Master of Science. Funded by the University of Pennsylvania Orthodontic Dept. and the AAOF (American Association of Orthodontists Foundation)

GRANTS

Biomedical Research Grant - American Association of Orthodontists Foundation (1997)

Penn Alumni Orthodontic Research Grant (1997)

ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

AAO 98th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX [ABO Case Presentation]

AAO 97th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA [Table Clinic Presentation]

TEXTBOOK PUBLICATION
"General Medicine" K&T Publishing, Budapest, Hungary (1995) Official Hungarian Medical Board Licensing Review textbook (2 Vols. - English) - Endorsed by Hungarian Ministry of Health.

FUND RAISING

Director of fund raising for 'Medical Relief Fund' providing support for 21 outpatient health care Clinics of newly independent states of Former Eastern Block (Philadelphia, PA 2000)

Director of fund raising for 'Greek Center for Handicapped Children' (PIKPA); Est. 1914 (Athens, Greece, 1988)

VOLUNTEER WORK

Volunteer Dentist/Oral Surgeon, Philippine General Hospital, Manila-Philippines (2000)

Volunteer emergency Dentist in flood disaster areas - greater Caracas region, Venezuela (1999-2000)

MILITARY

Sergeant-Scout Sniper Platoon: United States Marine Corps - 2nd BN/25th , 4th Marine Division

Corporal-Infantry: United States Marine Corps - 2nd BN/25th MAR G Co., 4th Marine Division

Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival

Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq 2003

Operation Enduring Freedom 2001-2002

Operation Rapid Guardian (Kosovo- NATO Peacekeeping Mission) 2002

Member - Marine Corps Association

Member - Marine's Memorial Association

AWARDS

Marine of the Year 2002 Award - 4th Marine Division (Washington, DC)

Commanders Award for Excellence, 1st Armored Division, 2nd Brigade, US Army (Kosovo)

Finalist 'Marine Corps Institute - Student of the Year' Award (Washington, DC)

Presidential Unit Citation - Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003)