Dr. Joseph Ceravolo
DDS, Endodontic Specialist
A native of Upstate New York, Dr. Ceravolo relocated to the West Coast to begin his undergraduate training in Neuroscience and Psychologyat the prestigious Revelle College at UC SanDiego. Upon graduation, he embedded himself in the world-renowned epicenters of dental and specialty training institutions:
Dr Ceravolo remains dedicated to merging an extensive background in specialty academics with more than 20 years of private clinical practice experience. He has developed an understanding bedside manner and spends time making his patients feel at ease. His attention to detail and calming explanationstypically culminate in his patients reporting:
“I wish that I hadn’t waited so long to find relief from the pain!!”
“I should have had a specialist address my root canal situation from the beginning.”
2003
Endodontic Specialty Completion
Endodontic Specialty Completion: USC Herman Ostrow
2001
Concurrent Residencies
Concurrent Residencies: Hospital Dentistry at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center/General Practice Residency at UCLA School of Dentistry
2000
General Dentistry
General Dentistry: USC Herman
EDUCATION
- Univ. of Southern California (USC): Endodontic Residency Board Eligibility/Endodontic Specialty Certificate July 2003
- Univ. of California, Los Angeles (UCLA): Hospital-Based General Practice Residency Dental and Hospital Certificates July 2001
- University of Southern California School of Dentistry (USC): Dentistry
- University of California, San Diego: Psychology
- San Diego Mesa College: Sculpture/Music/Metallurgy
HOSPITAL AFFILIATION
- St. John’s Hospital, Santa Monica CA
- House Staff: Hospital Dentistry/Endodontics (2004-2006)
RESEARCH
Investigator [Pilot Study]: Post-Operative Success Rates in Orthotopic Heart Transplant: Candidates RequiringEndodontic Treatment Prior to Transplant Procedure. (2000)
UCLA Divisions of Cardiology and Hospital Dentistry.
DENTAL EXPERIENCE
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
