Sedation Dentistry

Dr. D’Angelo has been in dental practice for over 32 years. After graduating from the College of Wooster with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, he graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), New Jersey Dental School.

He has been honored as Top Dentist in South Jersey Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Throughout his career, he has been active in various capacities with several professional organizations. He is a Fellow of The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). He has also received an advanced Masters degree from the ICOI and has presented at the ICOI annual symposium. Other affiliations include The Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation, The Academy of General Dentistry, The International Association for Orthodontics, and The American Dental Association.

Dr. D’Angelo focus’s much of his time on Implantology and Sedation Dentistry. He also spends significant time and effort in training and mentoring other doctors within his 15 offices. As well, he devotes time to helping patients and staff members achieve their goals.

Dr. D’Angelo is a strong believer in giving back to the communities that are homes to his practices. Simply Beautiful Smiles has donated over $100,000 to support youth athletics and programs for the physically challenged and recently made a generous donation to support the construction of the first, wheel chair accessible playground in Burlington County. Simply Beautiful Smiles has also contributed to the support of various Philadelphia Flyers Alumni charities.

Dr. D’Angelo considers watching his children grow, landscaping and sports to be his favorite leisure activities. He and his wife, Paige reside in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Balazsi has been a passionate provider of quality dental care for over 30 years in Hamilton Township and has a deep-rooted loyalty to the Township’s community, having been born and raised there.

After graduating from Hamilton High School West, Dr. Balazsi attended Rutgers University where he graduated in 1973. It was then on to Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry where he received his Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree, graduating Omicron Kappa Upsilon and a member of the National Dental Honor Society in 1977.

In 1995, Dr. Balazsi received his Certificate of Continuing Education in Implant Dentistry.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Balazsi enjoys golf and is willing to admit, like most golfers, “Some days are better than others”. He is a fan of football and baseball and while respectful of other fans’ allegiances, is very comfortable expressing his loyalty to the Yankees and the New York Giants.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Education
University of Pennsylvania Medical School (MD)
University of Pennsylvania Dental School (DMD)
Medical College of Virginia (Research MS)

Residency/Training
(6 year combined/integrated surgical residency and MD curriculum)
Maxillofacial Surgery and General Surgery Internship and Residency University of Pennsylvania Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Certification
Board-Certified: American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Board-Certified: American Dental Society of Anesthesiology
Fellow: American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
USMLE: Passed Step 1, 2, 3 (National MD Licensing Board)
NERB: Passed Northeast Regional Dental Board (Dental Licensure Examination)

Dr. Biron received his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Medical Doctor (MD) diplomas from the University of Pennsylvania in a highly selective 6-year long curriculum and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

He successfully passed the board-certification and recertification examinations of both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society Of Anesthesiology. He is also a fellow of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

During and after medical school, Dr. Biron passed all three national medical board examinations of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations allowing him to be nationally licensed to practice medicine and perform maxillofacial surgery and administer anesthesia.

Dr. Biron holds unrestricted anesthesia licenses in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. During his training and residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, he received in depth and dedicated anesthesia training on a wide assortment of patients and surgical procedures. He maintains his office-based anesthesia certification through society sponsored office-inspection and fulfills the requirements to hold state anesthesia licensing. Each year, he maintains membership and attends educational meetings provided by the New Jersey Dental Society of Anesthesiology and updated anesthesia-related lectures at the annual meeting of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. In addition, he continues to further his knowledgebase by attending other multidisciplinary lectures pertaining to dentistry and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr. Francis Matarazzo earned his dental degree with high honors from Temple University Dental School and immediately thereafter served as Captain in the United States Air Force.

He continued his post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania in the world renowned program of Periodontal-Prosthesis, under the tutelage of Professors Morton Amsterdam and D. Walter Cohen.  The dual specialty certification he earned in Periodontics and Prosthodontics provided the background to attain a clinical associate professorship at Penn. While there, he was instrumental in developing the “Pennsylvania Experiment”, a program that utilized a mentor approach to teaching comprehensive dentistry.  This exciting new learning paradigm has since become a permanent aspect of Penn’s educational process.

Dr. Matarazzo’s periodontal training provides an excellent foundation for all aspects of dentistry; it allows for a seamless approach from diagnosis to treatment planning to clinical therapy, regardless of the complexity.

With his years of experience, he recognizes that each patient has their own special needs, desires, and expectations; they are all unique individuals. Dr. Matarazzo stays in touch with the most important clinical research and development so that he can provide up to date solutions for any dental situation. He and his partner have also made it a priority to utilize state-of-the-art technology and equipment throughout the office.

Dr. Matarazzo is member of several professional societies including the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and the Philadelphia County Dental Society.

Dr. Matarazzo is the proud father of four children. His spare time, in addition to weeding Anita’s gardens, is spent attracting a variety of birds with his numerous squirrel proof feeders. He also enjoys reading, music, and spending time with his closest friends and family.

Office Location:
Matarazzo and Milici Group, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Anita M. Milici began her career in dentistry as a dental hygiene graduate of the Forsyth School at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She practiced as a registered dental hygienist in her home state of Connecticut while completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and received her doctorate in Dentistry. Dr. Anita continued her post-doctoral studies as the first women accepted in Penn’s Periodontal- Prosthesis program followed by a Branemark fellowship in Implantology.

In her pursuit of excellence, Dr. Milici has continued her studies with numerous hours of continuing education in advanced bone grafting techniques, gum sculpting and grafting, which includes the Pin Hole Technique, and LANAP, the most advanced laser therapy to treat gum disease.

She is a member of the following professional organizations: the American Academy of Periodontology, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association and the Pennsylvania Dental Association.

In her free time Dr. Milici is an avid and adventurous gardener, admired by many for her prodigious green thumb. She and her husband-partner, Frank, enjoy their home with Francesca and Giovanni and two affectionate Labradoodles.

Dr. Oleske was raised and resides in the Ocean County area. He attended both Penn State University and Fairleigh Dickinson University and graduated in 1995 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School. He joined the practice of his father, Dr. Joseph Oleske Jr, which was established in 1970 and has provided the people of Ocean County with outstanding, comprehensive dental care.

Dr. Oleske enjoys the personal relationships he has with his patients. As an active member of the community, volunteering in youth athletics and many charitable organizations, Dr. Oleske is well known in the community and brings a caring, personal touch to all his cosmetic and family dental work.

As a member of the New Jersey Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Oleske is committed to continuing education and improving his skills for his patients.

In his free time, Dr. Oleske is an avid general aviation pilot, enjoys surfing the local waves, skiing the mountains and both riding and working on his Harley-Davidson. Dr. Oleske enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and son, as a father and coach.

You could say Dr. Mona Patel was born to be a clinical care provider. Influenced by her father’s pediatric medical practice, she observed the clinical precision and genuine care for patients her family valued. She knew from an early age; she wanted to create smiles and serve people through dentistry.

Raised in England, she went to dental school at the young age of 17. Dr. Patel graduated from University of Birmingham Dental program in 1990 and practiced for a short time in Coventry before moving to the states. To pursue her career in America, Dr. Patel attended the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Dental School. While completing her degree, she served as a clinical instructor for final year dental students.

In 1995, Dr. Patel joined a private practice, which became Patel Distinctive Dentistry. With a focus on comprehensive and complex dentistry for over 25 years, Dr. Patel has provided outstanding care for a generation of patients. Her commitment to providing the latest dentistry has to offer, including advanced tooth replacement with dental implants, full mouth rehabilitation, and smile makeover design, is evidenced from the hundreds of hours dedicated to continuing education each year. As both an educator to other dentists and a student, Dr. Patel offers technology and techniques to give her patients care that supports overall health and wellness.

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