Dr. Patricia Panucci, DMD, Manhattan Beach, CA

About Dr. Patricia Panucci

Dr. Panucci thinks she was fated to be an orthodontist. Born the third of four daughters in 1975 in Pittsburgh, Penn., she demonstrated an unusual interest in teeth from a very early age. Her parents still talk about how the young Patti would enthusiastically brush her teeth several times a day. Even now, she has never had a cavity and does not have a single filling. Her parents encouraged her to pursue her dream of becoming an orthodontist and prepared her for the many years of schooling that were in her future. After her family’s relocation to Louisville, KY, she completed her final two years of high school at Sacred Heart Academy (an all-girls Catholic high school). She entered Ball State University (in Muncie, Ind. – David Letterman’s college), where she was a member of the Division I field hockey team for two years. Then, it was off to the University of Louisville School of Dentistry for four years, where she graduated with a DMD degree (May 2000) among the Top 10 in her class. Following that, she headed west to Los Angeles to complete her three-year residency at one of the top-ranked orthodontic programs in the country – the University of Southern California. Along with her certificate in orthodontics, Dr. Panucci earned a master’s degree in craniofacial biology. During those three years, she fell in love with Southern California beach life and decided that this was where her future lay. Dr Panucci is now a leading orthodontist in Manhattan Beach and surrounding suburbs.

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Popular visit reasons

Braces / Retainer Checkup

Braces Consultation

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Orthodontic Adjustment

Orthodontic Consultation

Orthodontist Follow Up

Retainer Checkup

Teeth Whitening

Braces / Retainer Checkup

Braces Consultation

Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation

Orthodontic Adjustment

Office location

Beach Braces

220 N Aviation Blvd, Ste A, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Education and background

Practice names

Beach Braces

Education and training

Dental School - University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Dentistry
University of Southern California (Master's)
University of Southern California, Residency in Orthodontics

Professional memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1235240417

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What practice does Dr. Patricia Panucci work with?

Dr. Patricia Panucci works with Beach Braces.

Where is Dr. Patricia Panucci's office located?

Dr. Patricia Panucci's office is located at 220 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Patricia Panucci?

Dr. Patricia Panucci frequently sees patients for Braces / Retainer Checkup, Braces Consultation, Clear Aligners / Invisalign Consultation, Orthodontic Consultation, and Teeth Whitening. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Patricia Panucci on their profile.