meet dr. digiovanni
I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide orthodontic care to so many fantastic families in the Orange County Community over the past 25+ years. As your orthodontist, my goal has always been to make each patient’s experience in our office as enjoyable as possible by providing the highest quality, state-of-the-art care in a fun, friendly, and nurturing environment.
It is my practice philosophy that outstanding patient care can only be achieved when there is excellent communication. This involves discussing treatment progress with you personally at each visit so you will always know how your treatment is progressing, as well as coordinating your treatment with your dentist and dental team. In our office, we encourage open communication as much as we do quality service and care.
We pledge to provide you with a truly positive experience based on one-to-one personal care and the finest orthodontics available anywhere.
A warm welcome to our orthodontic family and practice!
– Dr. John DiGiovanni
Dr. John DiGiovanni has a long legacy of performing, innovating, and teaching orthodontics. For over 25 years, he has treated thousands of patients in Orange County and from all over the world.
educational experience
- Doctorate Degree: University of Southern California School of Dentistry
- Orthodontic Specialty: University of Iowa Dental College
- Master’s Degree: University of Iowa Dental College
- Clinical Faculty: USC Graduate Orthodontic Program
- USC Dental School: Invisalign Head Instructor
In 2003, Dr. DiGiovanni earned the distinction of becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and is among a very small percentage of orthodontists in the United States who have achieved this high level of excellence and recognition.
Dr DiGiovanni is proud to be an Adjunct Clinical Faculty Member at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry Graduate Orthodontic Department, where he teaches the post-graduate Orthodontic residents and is the Course Director teaching Invisalign (Clear Aligners) to the Orthodontic Residents.
Dr. DiGiovanni is an expert at the Invisalign® treatment modality. His vast experience and clinical acumen has resulted in him being awarded the distinction of Invisalign Premier Diamond Provider and has been continually awarded the distinction of being a top Invisalign Dentist and at times a Top 1% of all Invisalign Orthodontists in North America.
memberships and affiliations
- ADA, AAO, ANGLE SOCIETY, PCSO, CAO, OCSG, AOE, CDA
professional honors and awards
- Top Orthodontist in the OC
- Neighborhood Faves: Favorite Orthodontist
- Top Faculty Award: USC Graduate Orthodontics
- Dr. DiGiovanni has been awarded as a top 1% Invisalign doctor in North America.
- Top Invisalign Dentist
- OKU Honor Society
- Pierre Fauchard Honor Society
- American College of Dentists’ Achievement Award
- Fellow, World Federation of Orthodontists
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Student Scholarship
- Dentsply Student Clinician Award
- OKU, Zeta Chapter, Honors List
- Dental Foundation Senior Student Scholarship
- ASGD/Arthur Alfebaum National Health Professional Essay Award
- Psi Omegan Scientific Article Award
- Honorable Merit, ACHD/Bremner Award Committee
- CDA Student Scholarship
- Dean’s List, USC School of Dentistry
- Provost’s Honor List, UC San Diego
- Past: Orange County Dental Society Peer Review Committee (Captain)
- Invisalign “Premier” Provider
EDWARD H. ANGLE SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTs
In addition to being a Board-Certified Diplomate, Dr. DiGiovanni has been invited as one of a select group of orthodontists with the distinction of being a member of the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society.
Only a select few orthodontists are chosen worldwide to become a candidate after displaying a high level of academic and clinical excellence as well as being a positive contributor to the profession. To achieve full membership, chosen orthodontists must complete and present clinical case reports and a written report in a format suitable for publication. Members must then continue to display competence to maintain their membership.
Membership into the Angle Society is by invitation only. Today, the Angle Society has only approximately 660 members worldwide, of which approximately five percent of orthodontists in the United States are members.
research, lecture, and teaching experience
- USC Dental School, Graduate Orthodontic Program,” Esthetically Generated Treatment Planning”
- USC Dental School Graduate Orthodontic Program, Clinical Instructor
- USC Dental School Graduate Orthodontic Program, Invisalign and Clear Aligner Resident Education
- Lecture: Las Vegas, NV-“Integrating today’s technology into the modern orthodontic practice.”
- Lecture: Irvine, CA lecture” Interdisciplinary Orthodontic”
- Lecture: Newport Beach, CA” The Essential Role of the Dental Hygienist to the Orthodontic Patient”
- Lecture/Presentation: Wonewok Minnesota lecture for 3M Unitek,” The Application of Six Sigma in the Modern Orthodontic Practice.”
- Case Presentation: Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C. Case presentation/display and presenter for the American Board of Orthodontics review course
- American Association of Orthodontist Meeting, Honolulu, Hawaii Case presentation/display for the American Board of Orthodontists
- Contemporary Dental Practice, Lecturer, USC School of Dentistry
- The Effect of Direct Electrical Resistance Heat Treatment on the Transition Temperature Range or Marensitic-Active Nickel Titanium Arch Wires.Master’s Thesis, University of Iowa, Department of Orthodontics
- Determination of the Micro-Vascular Supply to the Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) USC School of Dentistry, Dept. of Anatomy
- Tooth Size Discrepancy Among Angle Class II Division 2 Malocclusions. USC School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
- The Role of Fibronectin in Mesodermal Cell Migration in Xenopus, UC San Diego, Dept. of Biology
- Handling of complex orthodontic cases involving missing teeth (either congenitally or from iatrogenic causes) Orange County Orthodontists Study Club Meeting, Newport Beach, CA
- The Essential Role of the Dental Hygienist in the Treatment of Orthodontic Patients Newport Beach, CA
- The Use of Lasers and Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) in Orthodontics, 2008
- Understanding Interceptive/Two-Phase Orthodontics and the Challenges of Adult Orthodontics
- Orthodontic Relapse- Why? And Managing Patients with TADs
- Handling Challenging Orthodontic Cases–Thinking Outside the Brace
- Orthodontics and the General Dentist—Everything You Want to Know About Interceptive Care
- The Essential Role of the Hygienist in Orthodontic Care
- Treating Complex Orthodontic Cases Involving Missing Teeth
- Certified in Wilckodontics:
- Invisalign Specialist Lecturer Costa Mesa, California
- Interdisciplinary Orthodontics and Specifics in Detailing to Obtain the Most Optimal Orthodontic Result. Newport Beach California
- Continuing Education Lecturer to General and Specialist Dentists Regarding Interdisciplinary Dentistry in Complex Orthodontic Cases, Spears Study Club
- September 2012 Peer Review Calibration. Irvine California
- Featured Lecturer;” Management of Complex Orthodontic Case,” Laguna Beach, CA
- Featured Lecturer to the South Orange County Spears Study Club,” Interdisciplinary Management of Anterior Esthetic,” Newport Beach, CA
- Interdisciplinary Esthetics: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Case Presentation and Treatment. Charles Stuart Gnathological Study Club
