Title: Orthodontist
Company: Gentle Braces
Location: Aventura, Florida, United States
Piero G. Palacios, DDS, Orthodontist at Gentle Braces, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements and leadership in Orthodontics.
Dr. Palacios has established himself as a distinguished orthodontist, currently practicing at Gentle Braces in South Florida since 2020. With a career spanning nearly two decades, he has become renowned for his expertise in advanced orthodontic techniques, particularly the use of temporary anchorage devices, such as mini screws and plates. Dr. Palacios’s dedication to patient care is evident in his hands-on approach, managing everything from the initial placement of braces to their removal.
Before his current role at Gentle Braces, Dr. Palacios gained tremendous success and expertise as a partner and director of operations at Orthodontic Specialists of Florida, a local dental practice in Miami, Florida, for over 15 years. This partnership enabled him to refine his skills and establish a reputation for meticulous care and patient satisfaction. Dr. Palacios’s decision to relocate to Miami was driven by the vibrant professional opportunities in orthodontics and a desire to reside in a warmer climate.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Palacios is deeply committed to education and has been teaching dentistry and orthodontics at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, since 2018. His passion for sharing knowledge extends beyond the classroom, as he delivers lectures internationally in countries such as Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua and Guatemala.
Dr. Palacios’s academic journey included earning a Doctor of Dental Science from the Universidad Francisco Marroquin in Guatemala in 2000. Subsequently, he received advanced education in general dentistry and a Master of Dental Science from the University of Connecticut in Stamford in 2003 and 2006, respectively. These academic achievements laid the foundation for Dr. Palacios’s successful career, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field of orthodontics.
As the president of the Miami Dade Dental Society and the South Florida Institute of Orthodontics, Dr. Palacios has played an active role in shaping the future of his profession. These professional organizations have allowed him to remain at the forefront of his industry while networking with like-minded industry experts.
Dr. Palacios’s involvement with civic-minded organizations has been evident through his work with several nonprofits, notably Community Smiles, a community-based, fully accredited nonprofit dental clinic, where he served as an instrumental figure from 2007 to 2013. His ability to give back to the community has been an enriching experience. In recognition of Dr. Palacios’s commitment to innovation and excellence, he was voted as Best Orthodontist in Aventura, Florida, in 2023 by local practitioners, a testament to his impact on the community.
Looking toward the future, Dr. Palacios envisions expanding Gentle Braces into a fully operational practice while continuing to explore teaching opportunities. He also hopes to collaborate with specialists to provide educational experiences that emphasize teamwork in multi-specialty patient treatment. Balancing these commitments remains a challenge, but Dr. Palacios’s passion for both clinical practice and education drives him forward. His dedication to improving lives through orthodontics and education remains unwavering as he continues to influence those around him with the ultimate goal of being remembered as someone who made meaningful contributions to the lives of his students and patients.
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