Board-Certified Orthodontist
Meet Dr. Albert Fontaine - Dietrich & Kelso Orthodontics
Dr. Albert Fontaine brings over 30 years of expertise and dedication to crafting beautiful, personalized smiles. His commitment is to exceed your expectations by providing a truly memorable experience and outstanding results for every patient. Dr. Fontaine is passionate about delivering care tailored to each individual's needs, ensuring a smile that reflects your unique personality.
Orthodontic Expertise For You
Dr. Albert J. Fontaine finds great joy in building lasting relationships with his patients and their families, but the most rewarding part of his work is seeing the happiness on his patients' faces when they first see their new smiles after treatment.
Dr. Fontaine's orthodontic journey began after being selected as an orthodontic resident at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center, where he gained extensive experience and served as chief resident. After completing his residency, Dr. Fontaine returned to Florida to establish his private practice, bringing with him a passion for delivering exceptional care to his patients.
Dr. Fontaine’s commitment to his field continues today, as he not only attends continuing education courses but also contributes through lectures and published research, helping maintain the highest standards of orthodontic care.
Education & Experience
Manatee Community College, Associate of Arts degree
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Golden Key Honor Society
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Senior Executive Student Government
- Presidential Recognition Award for Student Leadership
University of Florida, Doctorate of Dental Medicine
- ASDA Class President, 2 years
- Trustee for all dental schools in Southeastern U.S.
- Florida Dental Association House of Representatives (first ever student)
- Florida Dental Association Young Dentist elected State Chair
- Won National Award from Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped
- National Hospital Dentistry Chairman
- National Program Committee Chairman
- Four years in private practice General Dentistry in Florida
- University of Pennsylvania, Advanced Dental Education courses
- Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Certificate in Orthodontics-Chief Resident in Senior Year
- Lancaster Cleft Palate Center, 1-2 yrs. research for publication and Thesis
- Private practice in Orthodontics for 32 years in Pinellas and Hernando Counties
- Several publications in various journals
- Presented dozens of lectures while Education Provider for State Licensure in Florida
- Past President and state representative for two Affiliate Dental Associations
- Currently around 14 Thousand treated orthodontic cases
Past Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Florida Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- West Coast Dental Association
- Western Pacific Dental Association
- Hillsborough County Dental Association
- Upper Pinellas County Dental Association
- American Board of Orthodontics
- International Association for Dental Research
- International Association for Orthodontics
Outside of the Office
Dr Fontaine is a native of Florida and was born nearby in Bradenton. He was introduced to his wife Melissa, by her father, who just happened to be an orthodontist. The blind date went well and they have been together for 37 years with three children and three grandchildren. All three children went into the medical field after graduating from Florida Universities. The family loves to travel and Dr Fontaine has seen close to 100 countries. He can converse in several languages so be sure to ask. Melissa also works at the Dunedin office, which her father built so it has special meaning to her. Besides travel, he is a member of the Innisbrook Golf Association with a recent "hole-in-one" and is an amateur chef (definitely ask about his recipes). Dr Fontaine also can fly airplanes and pilot boats. He actually holds a Master Captain license from the Coast Guard. Lastly, he has always been an athlete and hasn't stopped. Dr Fontaine has held several State and National records for powerlifting with another state record just this year. Hopefully, this will give you an idea of who he is and we can't wait to see you.
When he's not in the office, Dr. Fontaine enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Melissa, and their three children: Andrew, Tyler, and Elise. As a family, they love golfing, fishing, and staying active in their church and school community.
Dr. Fontaine has a deep appreciation for Florida’s great outdoors and enjoys spending his free time on the golf course or out on the water. He’s proud to provide exceptional orthodontic care to families in the community he calls home.