Dr.
Pat is a long time resident of Monmouth County. He graduated from Middletown
High School South and then attended the University of Maryland College
Park. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University
of Maryland Dental School. While at the University of Maryland Dental School,
Dr. Pat received the Academy of Operative Dentistry Award for outstanding
achievement.
Dr. Pat also received a certificate of excellence from the Prosthodontic Honor Society. During that time he was named to Who's Who in American Colleges for his outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. He was also honored with the Timothy O. Heartwole Chair that is presented to the senior dental student who has best exemplified the qualities of ethical standards, kindness and humanitarianism.
Dr. Pat continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine where he received his Certificate of Specialty in Orthodontics. While at Penn he was honored with the outstanding research award in his graduating class.
Dr. Pat has been recognized by New Jersey Monthly Magazine as one of the top Orthodontists in the State of New Jersey. Dr. Pat is an active member of the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department. Dr. Pat is an active member of the American Dental Association (ADA), the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO), and the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists (NJAO). He is also a clinical professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
