Dr. Monticello graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he earned his undergraduate degree in pre-med Biology. He continued his studies and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. He then accepted a commission as a Captain with the United States Air Force and served in South Korea and State-side bases. He transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard upon his acceptance into the orthodontic residency program at Detroit Mercy where he completed his research thesis and earned his Masters Degree. In 2015, he completed his commitment and deployments with the U.S. Air Force and now focusses completely on his patient care and family life.
Dr. Monticello is a Diplomat with the American Board of Orthodontics and stays up-to-date on all the latest advancements in the field of orthodontics through ongoing continuing education classes. He has held leadership positions with all his professional associations. He has been the Editor and President of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists (MAO), President of the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists (CMDS), President of the West Michigan Dental Foundation (WMDF), Editor of the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists (GLAO) and Editor of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists (MAO) Newsletters. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists (JWFO), GLAO Delegate with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Secretary/Treasurer of the GLAO and Board member of the MAO. He maintains active membership with his specialty associations, the West Michigan District Dental Society (WMDDS), the Michigan Dental Association (MDA), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS).
Dr. Monticello is married to his Air Force nurse sweetheart, the love of his life. They are very proud of their three wonderful children as they pursue their vocations and careers. He enjoys family activities, travelling, boating, volunteering in the community and is an accomplished home wine maker.
Dr. Beccas interest in orthodontics began in this very office when she was a patient of her uncle, Dr. John Monticello. She has wanted to be an orthodontist since she was 10 years old and reached that goal by attending Michigan State University and graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA. From there she moved to Milwaukee, WI to attend Marquette University School of Dentistry and finished in the top of her class. Dr. Becca then moved back to Michigan to become an orthodontic specialist and attended the same orthodontic residency that Dr. John attended, the University of Detroit Mercy. Her training there included the newest technologies available to orthodontics but still set a solid foundation with traditional treatment methods and approaches. These combined allow her to provide her patients with the best and most efficient individualized treatment. She loves working with her patients to achieve their dream smiles and gain self confidence in the process.
Dr. Becca is a candidate to be a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. She regularly attends educational seminars and conferences to stay up to date with the newest treatment techniques and continue to provide the highest standard of care for her patients. She is also an active member of several organizations including:
Dr. Becca and her husband, Dr. Alex Peterson, share a love of travel, attending concerts, and rooting for MSU sports. She also enjoys cooking both new and old recipes and staying active on her Peloton. They are both so excited to join the Grand Rapids community and Dr. Becca looks forward to creating dream smiles that last a lifetime!