Dr. Emil John Armand Cappetta
Dr. Cappetta: Expert Care for Your Healthiest Smile
Dr. Cappetta was born and raised in Summit, NJ, and later completed his BA degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. From there, Dr. Cappetta moved to New York City to attend Columbia University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his degree with a concentration in oral & maxillofacial surgery. Afterwards, he received renowned specialty training in oral & maxillofacial surgery at New York City's famous Bellevue Hospital, Manhattan VA Hospital, and New York University's Langone Medical and Dental centers. There he became chief resident of the OMFS service and received extensive training in maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, head & neck cancer, orthognathic and facial cosmetic surgery, dentoalveolar & implant surgery, as well as performing general & twilight (sedation) anesthesia to both adult and pediatric groups.
Dr. Cappetta is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and is also certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support from the American College of Cardiology, as well as Advanced Trauma Life Support from the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, he is involved in the dental and OMFS communities through memberships with local and national groups, including the American Dental Association, New Jersey Dental Association, New Jersey Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Cappetta is affiliated with, having been granted operating room and treatment privileges, at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Hospital, where he serves as an attending surgeon and provides educational lectures and hands-on instruction to his residents.