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Get to Know Dr. Joseph Girardi

Dr. Girardi is originally from North Adams, Massachusetts and has been practicing dentistry at Watertown Dental Health Group since 1998, providing comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to patients. After attending undergraduate and graduate school, he also served in the US Army. To learn more about Dr. Girardi, continue reading below.
Where Did You Study Dentistry?
Dr. Girardi received his bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University before studying dentistry at SUNY, Buffalo and earning his Doctor of Dental Science in 1996. Devoted to his craft, Dr. Girardi regularly attends continuing education courses and professional association meetings. He has also completed advanced training with CEREC in order to provide patients with high-quality crowns in a single visit.
A testament to his professional commitment, Dr. Girardi has earned the distinguished title of Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD). He’s also a longtime member of the American Dental Association, past president of the Jefferson/Lewis County Dental Society, and he currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Fifth District Dental Society and the Peer Review Council for the Jefferson Lewis Dental Society.
Outside of the Dental Office, What Do You Like to Do?
Married since 1997, Dr. Girardi and his wife, Kristin, have four children, Elizabeth, Jillian, Lauren, and John. Dr. Girardi enjoys an eclectic personal life, and some of his many hobbies include hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing, boating, karaoke, and river dancing. He’s also a self-proclaimed sports fanatic for Syracuse University.