Dr. Frank Pita, D.D.S., M.S.D.

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Frank Pita, who serves patients in Burbank, California.

Recognized as a skilled orthodontist, Dr. Pita helps patients achieve that healthy, beautiful smile they have always wanted at an affordable cost. He works out of his private practice, Pita Orthodontics, located in Burbank, California. 

To meet the orthodontic needs of children and adults, he provides expertise in straightening the teeth and gives advice on braces, aligners, orthodontic headgear, and more. He also specializes in comprehensive orthodontics, recognizing various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, defining the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and designing a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.

Dr. Pita is a graduate of the UCLA School of Dentistry. After earning his D.D.S. degree, he received post-doctoral training by completing a general practice residency in general and hospital dentistry from Foster McGaw/Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry. Upon completion of his residency, he attended Temple University’s School of Dentistry Graduate Orthodontic Program in Philadelphia and received a post-doctoral Master of Science in Dentistry degree (MSD) and specialty Certification in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. In 2007, Dr. Pita received certification from the American Board of Orthodontics. He continued his education by attending the Roth-Williams Orthodontic Fellowship at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry and received additional certification in advanced education in orthodontics, TMJ,  functional occlusion, and surgical orthodontics. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the Academy of Orthodontic Excellence Study Club. As a result of his additional training, Dr. Pita believes orthodontic treatment goals not only include creating an esthetically pleasing smile, but on creating an orthodontic stable result, and a healthy periodontium (gums), airway and temporomandibular joint. With an eye on current developments in orthodontic research, modern technology and regular training, Dr. Pita and staff do everything, from traditional orthodontic treatment and TMJ night guards to Invisalign clear aligners, to ensure your teeth receive expert care. The office team at Pita Orthodontics is proud to provide both children and adults with expert consultation and specialist treatment.

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile. 

On a more personal note, Dr. Pita speaks English and Armenian.

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