SL_DEVONORTHO_Profile_0519 - v2 . qxp_Profile 5 / 13 / 19 2 : 20 PM Page 2 Devon Orthodontics offers a soothing , he continues . “ When we have the oppor - modern , and comfortable office environment tunity to see them feeling good about the that Dr . Secchi describes as “ more like a spa than a sterile dental office . ” results , it’s the best reward for the work we’re doing every day . ” Philadelphia , where he has worked as a faculty member and clinical High Standards director to guide the next generation Dr . Secchi and his team have created a of dental professionals . soothing , modern , and comfortable office In addition , he has traveled near environment , which he describes as “ more and far to share his expertise with like a spa than a sterile dental office . ” The orthodontists around the world . So office includes an area devoted specifically far , he has taught throughout the to kids , complete with iPads and old - school Americas , China , Europe , and South arcade games that keep children ( and some - Korea , and he has intentions to add times parents ) engaged while family members Russia and Australia to the list in the receive orthodontic treatment . near future . “ Moms often tell us that their children “ I enjoy getting to know the dif - can’t wait to come back to our office , ” he ferent cultures and meeting colleagues notes . “ This is certainly music to our ears . ” from all around the world , ” he says . Devon Orthodontics strives to offer max - “ Sometimes I go there to participate imum convenience . In fact , the practice in conferences , and other times I go offers 24 / 7 support , if needed , as Dr . Secchi to teach at universities . It has been a will come in on weekends to assist patients very rich and rewarding experience . ” with orthodontic emergencies that cannot In addition , his experience helped wait for standard office hours . Among him serve as a consultant for a large patients with set appointments , Dr . Secchi orthodontic appliance manufacturer , says the practice often receives high marks through which he developed a bracket for minimal wait times . He attributes such system that has the potential to provide promptness to his devoted staff , which superior results compared with tradi - includes Maria Secchi , his wife , who serves tional wire - and - bracket braces . When as the practice’s office manager . used correctly , Dr . Secchi’s bracket “ Patient satisfaction is our top priority , ” system can provide excellent results she says . “ We believe in personalized cus - in an abbreviated time frame . He has tomer service , and this means we love to adopted this revolutionary system in create happy , healthy smiles for people of his own practice , and he says it has all ages . We also use high - end technology , yielded “ extremely positive ” feedback . including 3D imaging , 3D printers , and clear In the words of Carla Meell , who aligners , to provide the highest standard of serves as the practice’s insurance and care for our patients . financial coordinator , Devon Ortho - “ We truly love our community , and we dontics is in a class by itself — thanks love what we do , ” she continues . “ That’s in large part to Dr . Secchi’s consider - why we have so many options for treatment able expertise , commitment to care , and flexible , affordable payment plans for and breadth of treatment options . families . With all of these options , it is “ Dr . Secchi is a gifted clinician possible for everyone in the family to have who gives personal attention to every a healthy smile . ” patient , and our dedicated team fol - While the Secchis take pride in their lows his lead , ” she says . “ He is an ability to transform patients ’ smiles , they extremely humble man , but his exten - also work hard to impart important life les - sive clinical experience gives him a sons to their own children . Together , they world - renowned reputation and are the proud parents of five children , broad perspective on orthodontic ranging in age from 3 to 23 — Sofia , Rafaella , care that is rare . ” Isabella , Leonardo , and Camilla — and they As proof , she refers back to the make a point of having dinner as a family practice’s Wall of Smiles , showcasing every night . the fruits of Dr . Secchi’s labor . “ Each one of us has to be at the table to “ No two smiles are the same , talk about his or her day , ” Dr . Secchi says . and each one is an example of the “ They see me and Maria working hard , and world - class orthodontic care we offer that is a positive example for them . At the here on the Main Line , ” she says . same time , they see that we spend a great “ I’m grateful to be part of offering deal of time with them , as well . They know that level of care to the place that I if they want to have a meaningful life , they ? have called home for 37 years . ” have to work hard for what they want and find a balance between work and home . ” World - class Care Besides being an orthodontist and a parent , DEVON ORTHODONTICS D Dr . Secchi enjoys a reputation as a skilled 229 W Lancaster Avenue teacher . He has taught at the University of Devon , Pa . Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in ( 484 ) 580 - 8050 www.DevonOrtho.com