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Meet Dr. Busciglio

Florida’s Center for Dental Excellence

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Dr. Derek Busciglio DMD

Orthodontist

Hi, I’m Dr. Derek and I would like to welcome you to Busciglio Smiles. Having grown up in Brandon, I take great pride in creating gorgeous smiles for my friends and neighbors in the community. I am a board-certified orthodontist, and I’ve been practicing for over 15 years.

I began learning the field from my father, Dr. John Busciglio, who was also a board-certified orthodontist and started the practice in 1972. Our training (both at Tufts University in Boston) and our time practicing together have made a huge difference in the quality and level of care Busciglio Smiles provides. Our orthodontic and pediatric care is second to none!

Our practice has been beautifying smiles in the local community for nearly 50 years, and we continue to grow and deliver orthodontic and pediatric dentistry care to the patients of Hillsborough County and beyond.

As an orthodontist dedicated to my craft, I am constantly striving to stay abreast of the latest technology through continuing education. Not only am I a Diamond+ Invisalign provider, I give lectures throughout the country teaching other orthodontists to provide above-and-beyond Invisalign treatment. Teaching others while simultaneously learning from their experiences has been an invaluable experience, which has allowed me to provide the best care possible to each and every patient who walks through my doors.

Continuous learning is critical in the ever-evolving field of dentistry, and Orthodontics in particular. Being a Diamond+ Invisalign provider means that we are in the top 1% of providers. This assures patients that we are among the most experienced in the world at utilizing these technological advancements in our patients’ treatments. Additionally, I am a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the West Coast Dental Association, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists.

From the children to the adults, my patients are often very busy. I enjoy using our state-of-the-art technology in order to treat patients within their time constraints. A perfect example is incorporating orthodontic acceleration as an optional treatment modality. Full treatment on some patients can be as fast as 8-12 weeks. Exciting stuff!

My wife, Katie, and I have one beautiful son named Rocco, and we adopt lots of pets! Currently, we have two dogs — Gordan (the grump) and Blondie — and three cats — Peanut, Lola, and Tella. When I’m not at work, you can find me at dinner with my wife, on the tennis court, or playing with Rocco. I also enjoy supporting USF Bulls football. I played for the inaugural team back in 1997 and have very much enjoyed remaining involved with the evolution and growth of the program.

I’m also very involved in the local community. As a board member of the Bay Area Advisors, I help to obtain donations for the Moffitt Cancer Center. To date, we have donated over 1.8 million dollars!

Personal Statement

People ask me what else I would do if I couldn’t do orthodontics any longer; the real answer is I haven’t a clue. I grew up idolizing my father and playing in his orthodontic office as a very young child. I began saying I wanted to be an orthodontist for as long as I can remember. This profession was destiny for me. I’m so happy I was fortunate enough to make it my reality.

I learn something new, funny, or different every day. I am fortunate enough to cross paths in my practice with people from all over the world, and they have great stories to tell if you take the time to listen.

When we finish treatment, I always love to see the difference in the photos from start to finish. The final set of pictures always seems to have a smile a bit bigger and brighter than the initial set. That makes me smile, too.

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We want to exceed your expectations and we love hearing success stories from our patients. With over 50 years in our community, we’ve seen generations of smiles!

Our goal is to maintain dental excellence for all patients and their families. Check out what others are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

Shannon F.
I took my son on Monday to another orthodontist and was NOT impressed with them at all. So I called Busciglio Smiles when I got home they got him the very next day ....everyone in the office was very nice told us what was happening next how long it would be for the next person to call us . The dentist himself was super nice explained everything that needed to be done with my son and he actually talked to both of us making my son feel comfortable. He goes back beginning of April to pick up his invisaligns. Glad I called 😊. Also sitting waiting our turn I watched how fast people was going in and out waiting room time was less than 5 mins on everyone who walked in.

UPDATE as of end of May my son has his invisalign went back yesterday for a check up and to get 5 more guards and again walked in signed in and he went right back. When my son went back to pick up his invisalign I took my granddaughter for her consultation and they put her top braces on the same day she's also went back for band change yesterday and will get her bottom braces in July. The staff is wonderful. I'm so glad we decided to go here for a consultation.
Shantell M.
You’ll made my daughter feel very comfortable with the procedure.
Brie C.
There is never a long wait time which is a huge plus! Everyone has been super friendly and helpful.
Ashley T.
Dr. Derek Busciglio and his team are simply fantastic. Amanda was incredibly helpful throughout my visits, and the entire staff radiates positivity—you can’t help but smile when you walk in. Professional, friendly, and genuinely caring, they make orthodontic care feel effortless. Highly recommend!
Merry M.
Knowledgeable caring people
I highly recommend Busciglio orthodontics
Ashley P.
Love this orthodontist. I never have to wait long and it's always clean and everyone is so friendly.
yoselin E.
Excelente servicio, calidad, buenos precios y rapidez, el lugar es súper limpio, me encantó y el personal súper amable, este lugar para mi está súper recomendado 🥰
Charlotte M.
Dr Busciglio and his staff were very knowledgeable and super nice. It was a great first visit.
Andrea M.
My daughter love having braces also the Brandon location is very convenient for us to get to. 😊
LauraAnn L.
Everyone was very patient and answered all of the many questions I had and didn’t mind explaining things more then once. I really appreciated all of the care and detail they gave me and my kids!
Chastity S.
Got my daughter in very quick and handled her with the kid gloves she is!! Went to Plant City office and got the same great experience.
Chastity S.
Very pleasant staff from entrance to exit. Consultation was very informative and welcomed questions that were answered with knowledge!!
Chuck D.
My office visit went smooth and the consultation was great. They explained what they needed to do, what it would take and what the best course of treatment would be. The treatment estimate was well laid out and very easy to understand. I would recommend them to anyone who is thinking about getting invisaligns.
Amy M
Everyone there is so kind. I had a great consultation with Amanda and Dr Busciglio. My initial Invisalign appointment was today and Alexis helped me out and she was great too. Explained everything clearly and answered my questions professionally and politely.
Eleise A. M.
Staff have always been pleasant, atmosphere is calm and classy.

Seem very honest... ..we've been coming every 6 months for almost 2.5 years on consult to be ready for treatment. We've never felt as though we were treated differently because we weren't paying customers all of that time.

We got the green light today and are looking forward to treatment results!

Our goal is to maintain dental excellence for all patients and their families. Check out what others are saying about their 5-star experience with us!

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With two specialties and four convenient locations, we are Florida’s center for dental excellence. Want to learn more? We would love to meet you and your family.

Plant City

623 E. Alexander St.
Plant City, FL 33566

FishHawk (Lithia)

16141 Fishhawk Blvd.
Lithia, FL 33547

Brandon

515 Corner Dr.
Brandon, FL 33511

Apollo Beach

6418 N. U.S. Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

Apollo Beach

Brandon, FL

FishHawk (Lithia)
Plant City

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