Dr. Ronald Venezie
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
- Moderate Pediatric Sedation Permit – NC State Board of Dental Examiners
- Current Certification – Basic Life Support
- Current Certification – Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Adjunct Assistant Professor – UNC Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Professional Organizations and Leadership Positions
- American Dental Association
- Chair, Council on Dental Education and Licensure
- Delegate, ADA House of Delegates
- North Carolina Dental Society
- President (2016)
- President-Elect (2015)
- Secretary-Treasurer (2014)
- Member, Board of Trustees
- North Carolina Dental Political Action Committee
- Member, Board of Directors
- 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
