Purchasing the practice in January 2026, Dr. Thomas C. Ferlito looks to continue the family-friendly, community environment of Bradford Orthodontics established by his dad in 1991. Growing up in North Andover, he had the privilege of witnessing his dad’s love of orthodontics firsthand, a passion which inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare of his own. Graduating from Brooks School in 2010, he continued his education at Bowdoin College in Maine where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry with a minor degree in Anthropology in 2014. During summers throughout college, and in the year following his graduation, Dr. Tom worked as a rehabilitation assistant at Whittier Hospital in Haverhill while also assisting at Bradford Orthodontics in preparation for a future career working with patients.
Following his gap year, Dr. Tom attended the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree. At dental school, he presented research on orthodontics at the International Association for Dental Research conference in London and was chosen as the graduation speaker for the Class of 2019 by his peers. Upon graduation, Dr. Tom remained at Harvard to attend a three-year post-doctoral program in orthodontics, specializing in Invisalign treatment and pursuing research in the field of orthodontic-related technology. He graduated residency with his Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degree in 2022 and his research has been published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Having lived in New England his whole life, Dr. Tom is an avid Boston sports fan with a particular love for the Patriots and Celtics. He enjoys playing basketball, weightlifting, hiking, reading, playing guitar, and pets of all kinds. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and the Harvard Odontological Society, established in 1878 to promote collaboration and education among members of the various dental specialties. Dr. Tom and his wife, Dr. Sunnie, live in Hampton Falls, NH, allowing easy access to Bradford and Dr. Sunnie’s own orthodontic office in Durham, NH.