Dr. Peter Greco and Dr. Alexandra Greco

About

Greco Orthodontics is an Ivy-league trained father-daughter orthodontic practice that combines the latest techniques with the personal feel of a family practice. Each patient is treated with the utmost respect for the Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would want to be treated yourself.” This means compassionate, thorough care that creates a personalized relationship between the orthodontist, collaborating providers and the family.

We are committed to providing each patient with the highest quality of orthodontic care available and have two convenient locations in Center City and on the Main Line.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

observation program for growing children, adult and adolescent orthodontics including clear aligners (invisalign), clear braces, lingual braces, preventive and interceptive treatment, growth modification, TMJ/TMD treatment, sleep apnea devices, retainers, collaborative orthodontics with cosmetic dentists, prosthodontists and/or oral surgeons for surgical orthodontics.

Awards or Certifications

Both Dr. Peter and Alexandra Greco are orthodontic specialists and have both been fortunate to have been awarded Top Dentist in Philadelphia and the Main Line for many years.

Dr. Peter Greco is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and at Einstein Medical Center's residency program and an adjunct professor at Jefferson University's Oral Surgery program. Dr. Greco was president of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) between 2002 and 2010 and remains active within the ABO as an examiner. He also served on the Council of Orthodontic Education from 2002 through 2007 during his tenure on the ABO. He is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and a Member of the American Society of Dental Ethics. Dr.Greco is also an active member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, a small group of academically interested orthodontists who are active in research within the specialty. He has twice been awarded the Eastern Angle Component’s Best Paper Award for his research in orthodontics. Dr. Greco is a member of The American Association of Orthodontists, The College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, and the American Dental Association. He is Director of the University of Pennsylvania Orthodontic Alumni Society. He has lectured nationally on ethics in orthodontics and temporomandibular joint dysfunction and is an Associate Editor of The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO). He authors a monthly column for this journal entitled “Ethics in Orthodontics” which explores ethical issues facing practicing orthodontists.

What's your background, education and training?

Dr. Alexandra Greco was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She attended the Agnes Irwin School and received her BA from Georgetown University where she majored in French with a pre-dental concentration. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She then returned to Philadelphia to receive her specialty certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. Greco is a 1979 dental graduate of The University of Pennsylvania and completed his orthodontic residency at that institution in 1984. He recently completed his 32nd year on the faculty of that institution. He has contributed to two orthodontic textbooks, and authored or co-authored over 80 articles in orthodontic journals.

Hours of operation

Monday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm

Insurances Accepted

All PPO insurances