Berco and DeLuca Orthodontics - Milton

DDS, DMSc, FRCD(C). He completed his orthodontic specialty training at Harvard University where he received a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc). Previously, he had earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) in human biology from the University of Toronto. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with several awards of distinction, including the Gordon Cressy Leadership Award, CDA Oral-B Scholarship, Human Anatomy Award, and T-Holders Academic Excellence Awards. Following his formal training, he remained in Boston for several years where he worked as an orthodontic associate and continued to be actively involved in various research endeavours. His research interests through the years have expanded both the medical and dental fields. Most recently he has been investigating the use of modern technology in orthodontic diagnosis. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Moreover, he is an active member of the Ontario Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists and the Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics. In addition to his academic interests, he has always been involved in various sports activities including basketball, soccer, snowboarding, and tennis. He enjoys exercising on a regular basis and spending time with his wife and colleague, Dr. Stephelynn DeLuca, and daughter Mia and son Lucas.

DDS, DMSc, FRCD(C). She graduated from Harvard University with her Doctorate of Medical Science (DMSc) and a Certificate in Orthodontics after completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Toronto in 2004. Throughout her studies, She received several awards of distinction for excellence in orthodontics, oral anatomy, oral surgery, and patient management. She was also inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society. In addition to her dental and orthodontic training, she has worked in orthodontic offices in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire and completed Harvard’s General Practice Residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. She has conducted research on the impact of smoking on dental implants, vitamin D and bone metabolism. Her research has been published in leading scientific journals. She is a registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario and Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. She is an active member of the Ontario Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, and the Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics. Born and raised in Toronto, Dr. DeLuca moved back to the GTA to be close to her family and fulfill her dream of opening a practice with her husband, Dr. Mauricio Berco. While it was fun to be in Boston when the Red Sox won the World Series, Dr. DeLuca is happy to be back home where hockey is number one and Tim Hortons brews the coffee.