Meet Dr. Joseph LaPonzina

Dr. Joseph LaPonzina graduated from John Carroll High School, and went on to complete an advanced three-year pre-med program at Villanova University. He then attended the University of Maryland Dental School, where he was the recipient of the American Association of Orthodontists Award. Dr. LaPonzina completed an advanced three-year post-doctoral certificate to specialize in orthodontics from The Albert Einstein Medical Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. LaPonzina is a member and past president of the Harford-Cecil Dental Society, as well as a member of the American Dental Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, and the Maryland State Dental Association. He is also board certified by the National Board of Orthodontics. He shares his knowledge at national and international dental conferences.

Dr. LaPonzina has been practicing since 1996. He is proud of his community and pleased to be the orthodontist of choice for the staff and family of over 30 local dentists.

Both Dr. LaPonzina and his wife, Jenn, were born and raised in Harford County. Their three children all attended school locally and are now grown and out of the house. They really enjoy traveling together in their spare time.