Meet Dr. Cory Costanzo
I feel very fortunate to be a part of one of the most rewarding professions I can imagine! The ability to make dramatic improvements to my patients’ appearance, bite, and self-esteem is a privilege that I do not take lightly.
Completing orthodontic treatment and knowing that we’ve given someone the ability to smile confidently is about the most exciting professional achievement I can think of. This requires collaboration between doctor, staff, and most importantly, the patient; the moment when all the hard work pays off is reason for team celebration!
Education and continuing education
One of the luckiest moments of my life was a chance encounter during my freshman year at Santa Clara University that landed me a job at an orthodontist office. Working there for three years got me hooked on orthodontics, and it’s all I’ve wanted to do since! I completed my Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and continued on to receive my orthodontic certificate and Master of Science in dentistry.
Constant education allows me to provide the best treatment available, utilizing the latest in appliances, techniques, and scientific data. Attending a multitude of CE courses gives me the opportunity to evaluate my current treatment protocols constantly and refine them as needed to provide the most effective and efficient treatment for each individual patient.
The local dental society events, regional seminars, and regional and national orthodontic conferences I’ve attended have offered me a wide variety of topics from which to learn, including Invisalign®, self-ligating brackets, temporary anchorage devices, intraoral scanning and 3D imaging, mixed dentition treatment, and surgical orthodontic treatment.
Professional affiliations
- American Board of Orthodontics, Diplomate
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- California Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- Fresno-Madera Dental Society, current president
- Smiles Change Lives
Outside the office
I started dating my wife Melissa when I was a sophomore in high school and she was a freshman. We both grew up in the Bay Area and attended college at Santa Clara University. I then continued my education at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco. After I concluded my orthodontic residency in San Francisco we moved to the Central Valley to establish roots. We started our family and the orthodontic practice in 2005. We have three sons: our twins Anthony and Nick, and our youngest, Vinny.
As apparent in my orthodontic office decor, my favorite hobby is skateboarding! I spend most of my free time skating and I can often be seen at the local skate parks.
Aside from family and skateboarding, I’m also a self-taught musician. I play guitar and drums, and enjoy writing and recording my own music.