About Dr. Michele Paterno, DMD, MSD
	
Background
	Dr. Michele C. Paterno, DMD, MSD has been practicing orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics since 1992. She is a Board Certified Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry and Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Paterno advocates for continued education and offers CE credit courses throughout the year for dentists, hygienist and assistants.
	Dr. Paterno also works with the Cleft Palate Center at Cooper Hospital as a member of the cleft palate team through the Southern New Jersey Regional Cleft/Craniofacial Program. Her team takes part in helping the children get ready for surgical procedures, the overall care of the patients and their continued oral health care.

	Education
		Thomas Jefferson University
	
		Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Cum Laude
	
		Temple University School of Dentistry
	
		Masters Specialty Orthodontics
	
		Graduated with Top Honors & Academic Awards
Associations
	• American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
	• American Dental Association (ADA)
	• Academy of General Dentistry
	• American Cleft Palate Association
	• Diplomate American Board of Orthodontics
	• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
	• Omicron Kappa Upislon
	• Pierre Fauchard
	Specialties
		• Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
	
		• Invisalign Premier Provider
	
		• Invisalign Adult & Teen Doctor
	
		• iTero Digital Scanning
	
		• SPARK Provider
	
		In The Press
	
			• South Jersey Magazine “Top Dentist” 2014-2025
		
			• SJ Magazine 2016-2025 Best Dentists
		
			• "The Best of Burlington County 2012" Burlington County Times
		
			•  Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal
	



