Dr. Ronald Venezie completed his undergraduate degree at the Pennsylvania State University in 1986 and earned his dental degree in 1990 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He remained in Chapel Hill to complete a residency in Pediatric Dentistry at UNC Hospitals in 1994. Dr. Venezie spent three years as a full-time faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. After returning to North Carolina, Dr. Venezie spent seven years working for the NC Department of Health and Human Services – including as Dental Director for the North Carolina Medicaid Program. Dr. Venezie has more than 20 years of experience as a pediatric dentist in private practice as well as in public health.
Dr. Venezie resides in Cary with his wife, Michele. They have two daughters, Maria and Emily. Dr. and Mrs. Venezie are the proud grandparents of Addison and Elena. In his free time, Dr. Venezie enjoys traveling, playing golf, reading and cooking.
Education
B.S. (Honors) in Biochemistry –Penn State University
D.D.S. – UNC Chapel Hill
Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry – UNC Chapel Hill
M.S. in Biochemistry – UNC Chapel Hill
Professional Credentials
Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry – American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Current Certification – Basic Life Support
Current Certification – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Adjunct Associate Professor – UNC Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Professional Organizations and Leadership Positions
American Dental Association
Past Chair, Council on Dental Education and Licensure
Past Delegate, ADA House of Delegates
North Carolina Dental Society
President (2016)
President-Elect (2015)
Secretary-Treasurer (2014)
Member, Board of Trustees
NC 4th District Dental Society
Raleigh-Wake County Dental Society
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Past Member, Editorial Review Board
Past Chair, Council on Dental Care
Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry
North Carolina Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Past President
Past Member, Board of Directors
American College of Dentists – Carolinas Section
Chair (2015)
Vice-Chair (2014)
Secretary (2013)
Treasurer (2012)
Chair, Ethics Committee
UNC Dental Alumni Association
Honors and Awards
Fellowship, American College of Dentists
Fellowship, International College of Dentists
Fellowship, Pierre Fauchard Academy
Fellowship, Academy of Dentistry International
Membership, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society
Phi Beta Kappa
Golden Key National Honor Society