Dr. O’Connor is a skilled and compassionate dentist who emphasizes patient experience and comfort in the dental chair. He creates personalized treatment plans that suit each patient and treats each patient that walks in the door as family.
Dr. O’Connor was born and raised in Northern Virginia and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT) where he graduated with honors with a B.S. in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the New York University College of Dentistry in NYC.
After graduation, he continued his training at St. Barnabas Hospital where he completed his general practice residency (GPR). During his residency he received extensive training in all aspects of general and restorative dentistry including prosthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, placement of dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, emergency care and oral surgery. He prided himself on helping patients that were phobic and needed extensive dental work. He performed advanced procedures where he worked alongside specialists to complete difficult cases.
Dr. O’Connor is a member of numerous national and local dental associations including the American Dental Association (ADA) and Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is dedicated to staying up to date on the latest advances in dentistry by completing extensive continuing education courses.
Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with family and friends. Dr. O’Connor loves to exercise and is an avid sports enthusiast including basketball, tennis, golf, and snowboarding. He also enjoys traveling and experiencing new cultures.