Why She Was Nominated:

Dr. Brunetti opened her practice five years ago, specializing in periodontal disease. In her male-dominated field, Dr. Brunetti is now a leader in her specialty, offering minimally invasive cutting-edge technologies. Her office uses a 3D CT machine, a 3D intraoral scanner, laser therapy to correct periodontal disease and naturally regenerate bones (the only FDA-approved laser treatment protocol). She’s a member of her local Rotary club and helps fundraise for the NICU at St. Barnabas Hospital in her New Jersey town.

Most Memorable Patient:

“A woman who had all her teeth extracted. She told me her dentures did not fit properly and that she couldn’t eat. I planned and completed an implant-supported hybrid prosthesis for her. She later sent me a video of her eating a steak dinner to show how grateful she was.”

Inspiration:

“My parents. Immigrants from Italy, they did so much for my brother and me. I admire their drive to provide us a better life.”