Meet the Doctors

 

To practice as an orthodontist, a dentist must successfully complete several years of additional training in an orthodontic program accredited by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO). Our doctors are all specialists and active members of the AAO as well as the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists and the Maryland State Society of Orthodontists.

Steven M. Siegel, D.M.D.

Siegel-aao.pngDr. Siegel earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Brooklyn College and his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1980. He received his certificate in orthodontics from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Upon graduation from dental school, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service. Prior to becoming an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Siegel was in the private practice of general dentistry with his wife, Mindy, who is also a dentist.

Dr. Siegel is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists, the Maryland State Society of Orthodontists, and the American Dental Association. Over the past 20 years, he has been a member of the Johns Hopkins Craniofacial and Cleft Palate Rehabilitation Team.

Dr. Siegel is an assistant clinical professor faculty member in the University of Maryland School of Dentistry post-graduate orthodontic department. He is past-president of both the Maryland State Society of Orthodontists and the Middle Atlantic Society of Orthodontists. He currently serves as trustee of the American Association of Orthodontists.

Dr. Siegel and his wife live in Reisterstown. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his three sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Jordan Cavayero, D.M.D., M.S.

Dr. Jordan Cavayero specializes in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. As an orthodontist, Dr. Cavayero is an expert in growth and development as well as tooth movement such as braces, Invisalign and TMJ treatment for all ages.

Dr. Cavayero is a Board Certified Orthodontist which is only achieved by roughly one-third of orthodontists. He is certified and highly proficient with Invisalign. He is additionally certified in Botox, which has many benefits for treatment of migraines, TMJ disorders and cosmetics. He loves embracing the newest and greatest technologies. He is laser certified which can re-shape gum tissue and he uses a variety of modern clinical advances such as lingual (behind the teeth) braces and temporary anchorage devices.

Dr. Cavayero earned his bachelor degree in Nutrition and Food Sciences from the University of Maryland. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Arizona. He then immediately continued to complete his three year specialty training in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center where he served as Chief resident. Dr. Cavayero has accumulated many honors and awards throughout his education such as Dean's Top Clinician, Dean's Top Researcher and he graduated summa cum laude. Dr. Cavayero has also published research on bioactive glasses and their properties relating to dental adhesives.

Dr. Cavayero is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. When he is not in the office, He loves staying active, especially on the golf course. Dr. Cavayero is a huge New York sports fan and loves to try new places to eat. Dr. Cavayero loves building relationships with his patients and always provides the highest quality of care while making patients feel comfortable.