About Richard E. Deforno, DMD
Dr. DeForno grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Kiski Area Senior High School with high honors. He was a three time letterman, competing in football, wrestling, and track and field. In 1976 he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He moved to Thorndale later that same year and began practicing with a classmate in Coatesville. In 1984 he opened Thorndale Dental Associates and Thorndale Dental Arts, where he is still practicing today. Dr. DeForno is committed to excellence in dentistry. He spends approximately 150 hours continuing his education on a yearly basis. He had the privilege to serve as the President of the Delaware Valley LD Pankey Study Club, which he is also a member. He is a member of the American Dental Association, The Pennsylvania Dental Association, the A.V. Purinton Academy; of which he is also a member of the Board, he is a member and mentor of the LD Pankey Institute, The Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Academy of General Dentistry, The Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry; which he is Director of the Board, and a member of the Chester-Delaware Dental Society. Dr. DeForno recently received his Fellowship with The International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI). In July 2002, he was the recipient of the most prestigious award, Mastership, in the Academy of General Dentistry. In attaining his Mastership, Dr. DeForno met the highest criteria for professional excellence by taking 1,100 hours of continuing education in the 16 disciplines of dentistry, including 400 hours dedicated to “hands-on” skills and techniques. Since 1952, only 1800 dentists have received Mastership honors worldwide. Dr. DeForno resides in Birchrunville, Pa with his wife and business partner Stephanie DeForno. They spend a lot of time with their three Nokota Horse's as well as with the many animals they own on ""Beaver Hill Ranch"". His Daughter Liz is a stylist and active within the fashion/beauty industry. His youngest son Ross is currently enrolled in a Photography and Film Major. His oldest son Rich, lives in California and is a professional animator. His son Patrick graduated from the Kornberg School of Dentistry-Temple University and currently practices general dentistry.
