Moving to Naples, Italy. How's orthodontics there, and how are the schools?

Maj Kevin Dugan, ORSA, PMP, PCEA — Mon, 14 May 2018 08:02:21 -0400

Got a job offer for a GS job in Naples. Both my kids have braces on their teeth. Is there adequate orthodontists in the area? Also, my kids will be 13 and 10, so we would have one in the high school and one in elementary school. Are the schools good?

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made May 14 at 2018 8:29 AM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Mon, 14 May 2018 08:29:02 -0400

I currently live in Naples - My wife is a training and curriculum specialist for the Child youth Program on the Naval support site, the on post schools have a poor reputation - if you can - enroll your children in the Italian school system - as for orthodontics - chances are the dental clinic will outsource such work for your dependants. It is a small base/station and does not have the facilities to handle non active duty issues. I take it you will be working at the Nato base here in Lago Patria, and I can tell you with confidence that living here is amazing, We have been here since November and I can honestly tell you I have never had a bad meal on the economy. I will warn you that there will be a culture shock, Naples is not the cleanest city, and the roads, minus the autostrade, are horrible. Also , if you have a large vehicle, I suggest you leave it in the states, and buy one on this side - the roads are crazy narrow and all have two way traffic on them. Other then that - welcome to Italy, you will have a great experience visiting some cultural sites and ruins. Do not let the on post school situation deter you - there are plenty of Italian schools that teach in English, I would say about half the American population here send there children to off post schools.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made May 14 at 2018 1:18 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Mon, 14 May 2018 13:18:48 -0400

I know Col Patrick Charters has spent some good time in Naples and might have some insight here.

Response by HN Alyssa Sattler made May 23 at 2018 3:43 AM

HN Alyssa Sattler — Wed, 23 May 2018 03:43:28 -0400

I had braces while there (2010-2012). The ortho at naval hospital naples is fantastic.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 26 at 2021 10:36 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 26 May 2021 10:36:06 -0400

Europe has better medical, dental and educational standards than the US. You'll be fine.

Response by SN Destini Warner-Martin made Jun 1 at 2021 8:05 PM

SN Destini Warner-Martin — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:05:06 -0400

I don’t know about dental for family I was active duty. But had a family in sigonella and the school was great.