On the Cutting Edge

– By Rye Record Staff –

Peter Maro can skate circles around most of us and he's a hard man to get past in goal. Years of hockey training and play - from school to college to a stint with the Rangers to years of semi pro and League play — have served him well in his profession. “My athletic skills have paid off,” said Dr. Maro, who took over a successful orthodontics practice (Dr. Ron Genther's) nine years ago, changed the name to his own, and built his own office building two years later at 262 Purchase St.

“I'm quick and always looking to improve my technique and my office of six works like a good team,” he said.

From a young age, Maro was fascinated by the medical profession. “My mom was a nurse and I started volunteering at hospitals early. At age 8 I was sure I wanted to be a dentist. By 12 I had switched my field to orthodontics.” He added with a smile, “Yes, I had braces, and I was the kind of kid who wore my head gear religiously.”

Dr. Maro recently made the cover of an orthodontic magazine in recognition of his advanced techniques and use of technology. Maro Orthodontics is fully digital, from the electronic charting equipment to self-ligating brackets to “sure smile,” computer-driven orthodontics.

He's honored to have been invited to become a member of a study group called the New-Conn Orthodontic Foundation. “We meet every six weeks to plan seminars, the revenue from which we put back into education, primarily to fund residency programs at nearby dental schools,” said Dr. Maro.

His patients range in age from 7 to 82, 25 percent of whom are adults. “I'm treating different generations of the same families now, which makes me feel I'll be here for many more years to come.”