Dr. Antonio Festa

Dr. Antonio Festa, D.M.D. Dr. Festa practices all phases of dentistry with an emphasis on cosmetics, smile enhancement, and implant reconstruction. Education and Training Dr. Festa received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Connecticut State University where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. He then attended the University of Connecticut Dental School, one of the premier dental schools in the country. There, he scored in the top 10% in the country on the National Boards. Upon graduation, he moved to Florida and became involved in the local community. He assisted in starting a free dental clinic for the underprivileged with the Our Lady of Peace Mission in Delray beach. Dr. Festa along with his partner and Tommy The Tooth, started the First Brush Program. It is a program to help children in the community learn proper oral health habits. Dr. Festa has been able to attend multiple courses on all of the latest techniques and technologies in cosmetic dentistry including CEREC and laser dentistry. He has been an instructor for the Biolase water laser and a trainer for the CEREC Jump Start Course. He has had the luxury of training with many of today's pre-eminent cosmetic and reconstructive dentists and dental laboratories: 2003 Stain and Glaze Course with Felix Pages 2003 CEREC education with Palmer/Benke course 2003 CEREC Alex Touchstone course 2003 CEREC Mel Livernois course 2003 CEREC Mark Morin seminar 2007 John Kois - Functional Occlusion 2007 Frank Milnar - Art & Science of shade selection 2007 Francis Ducoin - Successful and Predictable Cosmetic Implant Restorations" 2007 James Amstadt - How to Sequence and Complete Complex Implant Cosmetic Cases 2007 Arthur Chal -Dental Implant 2007 Dale Greer -Anterior Direct Resin Materials 2007 Jorg-Peter Rabanus - Functional and Aesthetic Blueprints for Predictable Cosmetic Dentistry 2007 Trevor Lainchild -Pursuing Facial Harmony and Beauty with Individual Restorative Restorative Designs 2007 Peter Dawson - Integrating Cosmetic Dentistry into a Complete Dentistry Format 2007 Christopher Orr Composite Artistry from Vision to Action 2008 Michael Melkers - Direct Composite Artistry 2008 Richard Masek - Ultimate CEREC creations 2008 Ronald Jackson - Composite Artistry 2008 Newton Fahl - Creating Masterpieces Professional Experience 1998 - Present, Co-owner of Deerfield Family Dental Inc. 2008 - Present, Co-owner of Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry of Delray Dr. Festa maintains two offices that have been on the forefront of the most advanced technology available in dentistry today. This includes lasers, CEREC one hour crowns, laser tooth whitening and digital x-rays. He has been committed to providing his patients the finest dentistry, in a state-of-the-art facility. By providing his patients with individual attention, the majority of out patients have been with us for over 10 years. Dr. Festa has handpicked a few specialists to join him in the practice. In this manner, he can keep a close eye on treatment and ensuring that patients receive world-class treatment. The offices are certified in conscious I.V. sedation. The highest level of sterilization is maintained for maximum patient protection. Licensure, Certification and Membership Dr. Festa has been licensed by the states of Connecticut and Florida. Dr. Festa is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. This organization plays an important role in the continuing dental education as well as in the education and protection of the health-care consuming public. Dr. Festa received his first implant certification in 1993. Since then he has restored countless implants. Dr. Festa has completed, and been certified, in a 2 year orthodontic course, for General dentists, by the United Stated Dental Institute. In 2005, Dr. Festa invented, designed and patented the “toothbrush and floss dispenser.”