A family practice built on trust and expertise

Rooted in South Philadelphia for over a decade, Pera Dentistry & Aesthetics was founded on a simple belief: that exceptional care and a genuinely welcoming environment should always go hand in hand.

Where every patient
becomes family

Pera Dentistry & Aesthetics was founded by Dr. Salvatore Pera with a vision that dental care could be something patients actually look forward to — not dread. From the very first appointment, the focus has always been on listening, explaining, and building treatment plans that fit each patient’s life.

When Dr. Louis Pera joined the practice, the family tradition deepened. Together, the Pera doctors brought a broader range of expertise — from complex restorative cases to cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, and aesthetic wellness — while keeping the same warm, unhurried approach that patients had come to trust.

Today, Pera Dentistry & Aesthetics is one of South Philadelphia’s most trusted dental practices, with over 500 five-star reviews and a team dedicated to making every visit feel personal. And with a second location coming to Haddonfield, NJ, that same standard of care is expanding to serve even more families.

Five-star reviews

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Years in South Philly

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Locations — and growing

PPO

All major insurances

The principles that guide
everything we do

Patient-First Care

Every treatment plan is built around your goals, your comfort, and your life — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Clinical Excellence

Our doctors bring decades of combined experience, advanced training, and a commitment to evidence-based dentistry.

A Family Practice

We treat patients of all ages, from young children to grandparents, and we take pride in knowing your name and your story.

Whole-Person Wellness

Oral health is deeply connected to overall wellness. Our integrated approach — from dentistry to aesthetic services — reflects that belief.

A decade of growth,
one patient at a time

1998

Pera Dentistry opens its doors in South Philadelphia at 1429 S Broad St.

2024

Aesthetic & Wellness services launch, including therapeutic Botox for TMJ and facial esthetics.

2025

Second location announced in Haddonfield, NJ — bringing the full Pera experience to South Jersey.

2023

Dr. Louis Pera joins the practice, expanding cosmetic and implant services.

2025

Dr. Maria Pera joins the team.

"We built this practice to be the kind of place we'd want to bring our own families."

— Dr. Salvatore Pera

Come see what we've built

New patients are always welcome. Same-week appointments available.