BUSINESS PROFILE
GIANQUINTO ORTHOARTS
The friendly staff of Gianquinto OrthoArts are ready to meet customers’ orthodontic needs with a smile.
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hile a resident at Temple University in Philadelphia, Bakersfield native Dr. Jared Gianquinto considered practice opportunities across the nation, never thinking his research would lead him back to the Golden Empire. But after a short visit home, he was convinced that Bakersfield was the right place to be. “I reconnected with old friends who had become parents and talked to local dentists. I asked what they were looking for in an orthodontic office,” Gianquinto said. Although Bakersfield had grown, focus group members were surprised that their choices for orthodontic treatment had remained very much the same. Offices had Gianquinto changed hands, but over 20 years had OrthoArts passed since an orthodontist had 1400 Calloway Dr., Suite 206 started a new private practice in Bak829-7970 ersfield. The findings were simple. orthoarts.com Parents and dentists in Kern County were looking for the latest orthodontic treatment in a comfortable, friendly and punctual office, with an orthodontist they could relate to and trust. In 2012, the Gianquinto OrthoArts team opened their doors to meet the needs of the next generation of active families in Bakersfield. When asked about what makes Gianquinto OrthoArts different from other orthodontic practices, Gianquinto said stateof-the-art care, education and tailored treatment options are only part of the equation. “Being involved in our patients’ lives is a privilege, and we want every experience with us to be a positive one,” Gianquinto 136
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August 2014
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said. A graduate of Garces Memorial High School, Gianquinto understands the family values our community holds dear. “It’s about taking care of each other. It’s just how we do things around here,” he said. Having accompanied humanitarian missions to Haiti, Guatemala and the Philippines, Gianquinto understands the meaning of service on local and global level. He recently completed 11 years as dental officer in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan for two deployments, followed by six years attached to a Marine Corps Reserve unit. This military and general practice background helped Gianquinto develop a unique approach to orthodontics, often coordinating treatment with other specialists and general practitioners to deliver the best care possible. Gianquinto OrthoArts isn’t your typical orthodontist’s office. Surfboards, classic guitars and coastal themed art are found throughout the space, and the team creates a relaxed environment for a full range of orthodontic treatment options including braces, Invisalign, and Invisalign Teen. “Surfing and playing music are my favorite things to do aside from building smiles,” Gianquinto said. “I wanted OrthoArts to feel more like a getaway than just a day at the office.” Outside of work, Dr. Gianquinto is active in several local organizations to stay connected with the community, including speaking at schools, hosting continuing education events, and raising funds for youth and service-oriented charities. He currently serves as the secretary-treasurer of the Kern County Dental Society and provides free orthodontic treatment to local children in need through the Smiles Change Lives program.