Dr. Richard E. DeForno

Dr. DeForno grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Kiski Area Senior High School with high honors. He was a three time letterman, competing in football, wrestling, and track and field. In 1976 he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He moved to Thorndale later that same year and began practicing with a classmate in Coatesville. In 1984 he opened Thorndale Dental Associates and Thorndale Dental Arts, where he is still practicing today.

Dr. DeForno is committed to excellence in dentistry. He spends approximately 150 hours continuing his education on a yearly basis. He had the privilege to serve as the President of the Delaware Valley LD Pankey Study Club, which he is also a member. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The Pennsylvania Dental Association, the A.V. Purinton Academy; of which he is also a member of the Board, he is a member and mentor of the LD Pankey Institute, The Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry; which he is Director of the Board, and a member of the Chester-Delaware Dental Society.  Dr. DeForno recently received his Fellowship with The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

In July 2002, he was the recipient of the most prestigious award, Mastership, in the Academy of General Dentistry. In attaining his Mastership, Dr. DeForno met the highest criteria for professional excellence by taking 1,100 hours of continuing education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to “hands-on” skills and techniques. Since 1952, only 1800 dentist have received Mastership honors worldwide.

Dr. DeForno resides in Kimberton. His oldest son, Rich, lives in California and attends the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. His youngest son, Patrick attends Kornberg School of Dentistry-Temple University.

Dr. DeForno enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, reading, scuba diving and riding his Harley Davidson.

Dr. DeForno’s Accreditations:

Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh

Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

Member of the American Dental Association

Member of the Pennsylvania Dental Association

Member of the Academy of General Dentistry

Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Master of the Academy of General Dentistry

Member of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry

Member of the Peak IV Study Club

Member of the AV Purinton Academy & Board Member

Member of the LD Pankey Institute

Past president of the Delaware Valley LD Pankey Study Club

Member of the Academy of Implant Dentistry

Member of the Brandywine Hospital Dental Study Club

Member of the Chester Delaware Dental Society

Director of Board for PAGD

Member of DOCS (Doctors of Conscious Sedation)

Member of the American Academy of Computerized Dentistry

Member and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI)

Practicing dentistry since 1976