Meet Dr. Lori Valentino
Background & Education
Dr. Lori Valentino was born and raised in Yonkers, New York. She graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University where she attained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Health and Wellness Studies. She then attended dental school at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Areas of Training & Expertise
During her training, she gained a keen interest and proficiency in dental implants and bone grafting, impacted wisdom teeth, orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery), management of complex facial trauma, benign and malignant pathology and reconstruction, management of temporomandibular joint disease, and anesthesia.
Dr. Valentino served as chief resident during her last year of training.
Internship & Residency Training
After receiving her doctorate, Dr. Valentino spent a year completing her internship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Level One Trauma Center at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. During this time in Brooklyn, she also received her General Practice Residency.
Dr. Valentino subsequently advanced her training with a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at one of the busiest trauma and reconstructive surgery training programs in the country in Miami, Florida. Her residency involved extensive rotations at four hospitals, including the Level One Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, as well as the University of Miami, Jackson South Hospital, and the Veterans Affairs.
Professional Memberships & Certifications
Dr. Valentino is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons as well as the American Dental Association. She is board-eligible in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and maintains certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
Outside the Office
Outside of the office, Dr. Valentino enjoys spending time outdoors and maintaining an active lifestyle, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
Patient Care & Community
She provides comfortable and compassionate care to all her patients & is proud to join and serve the Tampa Bay community.
