Dr. Thomas J Prade

"When I was a boy, my father often took me to his furniture-making plant. I would spend all day with the woodworkers and watch them create these ornate masterpieces. They also let me build things from their scrap wood. From that point onward, I knew I wanted to use my hands to create things. Later, with the help of my mother, a nurse, and a neighbor who was a dentist, I pursued a career in dentistry. Today, I love being a dentist, and I can't imagine doing anything else. Dentistry is the perfect mix of artistry and healthcare. It's also a caring profession. After 25 years in practice, my purpose is to make a difference in the lives of others. And, for me, that means catering to their individual wants and needs, minding their comfort, helping them realize their dreams of having healthy, attractive and confident smiles. I believe excellent dentistry is as much a function of listening as it is of clinical know-how and personal dedication. I appreciate that so many people have put their …trust in my skill and experience. Yet, I also believe that they can feel my commitment in how I interact with them; in how I never take them for granted and in how I focus on their needs." DDS: Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Undergraduate Study: Accepted early to dental school after three years of undergraduate study, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI Professional Dental Training: Perio & Prosthodontic Institute, Boston MA Dental Implant Training: Nobel Biocare Center for Implant Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Lecturer: Gave lectures on dental implantology at the North Broward Medical Center, Pompano Beach, FL, 1982-1984 Member: American Dental Association, Arizona Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Atlantic Coast Dental Association