Over the last 30+ years, it has been truly rewarding to witness the significant changes that occur in a patient’s self-confidence following orthodontic treatment. I feel blessed to positively influence the lives of those around me through the creation of beautiful smiles. Facial appearance is an important aspect of every person’s character and self-esteem.

Our entire team understands that the treatments we provide have a significant impact on our patients’ lives. We are committed to meeting the challenges presented to us to produce a high level of care and a positive experience for all the patients we serve.

EDUCATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science – University of Notre Dame
Doctorate of Dental Surgery – Indiana University School of Dentistry
Master of Science in Dentistry – Indiana University School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
Orthodontic residency – Indiana University School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics
Part-time clinical instructor – Indiana University School of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics and Oral Facial Genetics
I attend numerous conferences on an annual basis to assure we can continue to provide our patients with the highest level of orthodontic care. As an orthodontic technology leader, I have presented at a number of orthodontic conferences, including the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session in 2013 (Philadelphia), 2014 (New Orleans), and invited for 2015 (San Francisco). Our office was featured by the AAO in an article that highlighted the paperless orthodontic practice.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Professional Associations
American Association of Orthodontists
American Board of Orthodontics
Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, (Midwest Component), past president
Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, past president
Indiana Association of Orthodontists, past president
American Dental Association
Indiana Dental Association
Northwest Indiana Dental Society, past president

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE
I am a native of Northwest Indiana and live here with my wife Mary Carol and our Yellow Lab, Maisy. We have three grown children, Caroline (Kyle), Charlie (Megan), and Elizabeth. We enjoy travel, golf, and attending Notre Dame sporting events. I have served on Peoples Bank’s (Finward) Board of Directors for twenty years and am a past director of the Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana.