Provider Bio

Dr. Janet Pappas graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in Microbiology in 1981. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD) in 1988 from UF with several research awards. She continued her specialty training at UF, receiving a Certificate in Orthodontics in 1990 and entering into private practice with Dr. Tapley.

Dr. Pappas is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. She keeps current with the latest advances in orthodontics by regularly attending courses and seminars so our patients benefit from the most progressive and successful treatment options available.
In the Practice

Dr. Pappas and Dr. Tapley have been working, learning and practicing together for more than 25 years! Having met while working as dental research microbiologists, both were accepted into the same dental class and the same orthodontic residency program. Patients can feel confident in the consistency and excellent communication between the doctors.