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Dr. Andrew Talks About Working With His Dad, Dr. Steven Appel

“Coming to Work with my dad is one of the greatest joys of my life”

"The way he interacts with patients and the relationships he has — it's remarkable. He knows there's a lot more to this than straightening teeth."

“I couldn’t be more proud of Appel Orthodontics”

“It’s special. It’s something I’m trying to learn and emulate every day I’m here with him. Everything that we have here is an extension of what he created. It’s incredible. It’s amazing.” – Dr. Andrew Appel, Son

Father of Dr. Andrew Appel

About Dr. Steven Appel

Philadelphia orthodontist Dr. Steven Appel was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1952. He has been a practicing orthodontist in Philadelphia, PA since 1978. He graduated from Hofstra University, Temple Dental, and NYU Orthodontics. He was a Clinical Instructor in Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics at University of Pennsylvania from 1978 – 1981. He taught future orthodontists the best ways to improve the smiles of children ages seven to ten.

He is a past President of the Temple Dental Alumni Association and currently serves on its Board of Directors. Dr. Appel is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists. He serves as an orthodontist consultant to the orthodontic industry, giving his opinions on new products and services from orthodontic companies. Dr. Appel’s orthodontist consulting work also puts him on the edge of the latest trends in braces so he can pass this knowledge along to you!

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