Dr. Vincent J Prestipino, DDS

Vincent Prestipino, D.D.S.
Dentistry allows Dr. Vincent Prestipino to pursue several of his passions at once-chief among them are his dedication to individual care and continuing education. Dr. Prestipino has been consistently honored by Washingtonian Magazine, which has named him to its lists of Best Dentists since 1982. Even more outstanding, the magazine usually ranks him among the top ten percent of the professionals on the list. Best Dentists in America and Best of the U.S. are other professional organizations that have honored Dr. Prestipino's achievements. Highly regarded by both his peers and his patients, Dr. Prestipino is acclaimed for his knowledge and development of state-of-the-art techniques, which he perfectly combines with his warm professional manner.
Dr. Prestipino has earned a national and international reputation as an inventor who helped develop and patent new technology that revolutionized dental implant procedures. He worked with the largest implant company in …the world, Nobel Biocare, to create the first all ceramic abutment system. The invention transformed the industry, making today's implants nearly identical in appearance to natural teeth. His cosmetic dental work has an unparalleled record of quality. Dr. Prestipino continues an active involvement in dental technique development for simple, esthetic and long lasting solutions. As a consultant for with Nobel Biocare, he evaluates new products as they come to market.
Dr. Prestipino is a member of the Laser Academy of Dentistry. His use of lasers has allowed him to perform minimally invasive dentistry, where he can perform procedures faster, cleaner, and more safely without pain and the attendant side effects of traditional surgical instruments. As Dr. Prestipino points out, "These state-of-the-art technological breakthroughs have made an incredible impact on dentistry. We now have the tools and the skill to make your visit to the dentist comfortable and enjoyable."
Dr. Prestipino's interest and involvement in state of the art dental technology along with the on-site dental laboratory with experienced dental technicians allows for fabrication of the precise custom dental restoration needed for each individual patient's need.
With all his accomplishments, Dr. Prestipino feels it's his first priority to develop a trusting relationship with his patients. "It's different for everyone," says Dr. Prestipino. "Some people want to know all the information about the process. Others don't. They just want to know they'll be safe and the process won't hurt. After years of experience, I feel I'm able to sense each patient's requirements and work with them to build a trusting, and ultimately successful relationship."
Dr. Prestipino's dedication has made him a sought after public speaker. He lectures extensively around the world, offering insight into esthetics in dentistry on natural teeth and implants. He's frequently published in scientific journals and textbooks, and his work is usually translated into numerous languages.
Dr. Prestipino has been in private practice in Bethesda, Maryland since 1980. An involved member of the community, he's on the board at his children's school. His education includes a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Maryland and a certificate of Prosthodontics from NYU College of Dentistry.