
Franklin, MA
Our Doctors

Dr. Jodi Parker Steimel
Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist
Dr. Jodi Parker Steimel attended Alfred University where she
graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 2001. She then completed dental school at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2005. Dr. Parker Steimel’s General Practice Residency was completed at New York Methodist Hospital where she served as the Chief Resident. Next, she continued on to Loma Linda University, where she earned her Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and her Certificate in Orthodontics in 2009. “I believe that everyone deserves a beautiful smile. Whether you are an
adult seeking orthodontic care or a parent of a child who needs
specialized care, you want professional results and an orthodontist who cares about your treatment. It has always been important to me to provide exceptional care by staying current with the latest orthodontic research to provide you with the latest in orthodontic techniques and technology for a flawless result.”
Educational Background
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MS, Certificate, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA – Orthodontic Resident
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New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
- Chief Resident, 2006-2007
- General Practice Resident, 2005-2006
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DDS, Columbia University, New York, NY 2001-2005
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BA/Chemistry, Alfred University, Alfred, NY
Professional Affiliations
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American Association of Orthodontists
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American Dental Association
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Massachusetts Dental Association
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Massachusetts Association of Orthodontics
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American Board of Orthodontics
Awards and Activities
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Metropolitan Professional Honor Society, 2006
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Ethics Chair, Student Government, 2005
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Student Representative - Accreditation Committee, 2002
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Emergency Medical Technician, 2001
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Honors Program - Alfred University, 2000

Dr. Patrick Assioun
DMD, MMSc
Dr. Patrick Assioun is a Premier Provider for Invisalign®, having attained an exceptional level of
experience with Invisalign® based on the number of patients treated.
After attending school in Cannes, France, and Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Dr. Assioun received his
Doctorate of Dental Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. He then graduated from the
Harvard School of Dental Medicine with a residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
He also received a Master of Medical Sciences degree in oral biology from the faculty of medicine at
Harvard University.
Dr. Assioun is a researcher in the field of orthodontics, has received many honors and scholarships,
and has been published in the Journal of the American Student Dental Association.
In 2001, he was awarded the Harvard Award of Clinical Excellence for Orthodontics, one of the most
prestigious awards granted by the Harvard Society of Advancement in Orthodontics.
Dr. Assioun is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists,
Massachusetts Dental Society, and Massachusetts Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Assioun’s interests include travel, language study, ethics, skiing, and especially tennis.
He trained players and coached tennis at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was ranked
#13 in Canada’s junior singles category in 1989.
Dr. Assioun speaks French, English, and basic Spanish.