Dr. Joseph P. O’Donnell is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. Following his graduation from dental school, Dr. O’Donnell completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the Tufts–New England Medical Center and Tufts University where he received his Master’s Degree and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society, and Sigma Xi, the honorary research society.

Dr. O’Donnell is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He is also a past president of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to his practice in Winchester and Reading, Dr. O’Donnell has served as Chief of Pediatric Dentistry at the Tufts–New England Medical Center and Dentist in Chief of the Tufts Dental Facilities for persons with special needs. Dr. O’Donnell is also an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatric Dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.

Dr. O’Donnell’s outside interests include creative writing.  He is the author of three mystery novels, the main character of which is the basis for a screenplay that is being made into a feature motion picture.  He and his wife, Ronney, are also the proud parents of two grown children and two wonderful granddaughters.