Dr. Bryan Patrick Nakfoor, DDS, MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1689888315
About This Provider
Dr. Bryan Nakfoor holds a DDS and a Master of Science in Orthodontics from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, graduating with honors and earning induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. His undergraduate engineering degree from Michigan shapes how he thinks about tooth movement: as a system of forces, geometry, and measurable outcomes. In 2008, he earned Diplomate status from the American Board of Orthodontics and re-certified in 2020, a distinction held by only 33% of orthodontists in the United States. As a VIP Diamond+ Invisalign Provider, he ranks in the top 1% of providers worldwide, reflecting both case volume and the complexity of cases he successfully treats. He grew up working summers in his father's orthodontic practice, and that early foundation has shaped a career defined by precision and genuine investment in patient outcomes. Patients consistently describe Dr. Nakfoor as honest, thorough, and genuinely caring. He takes time to explain each step of treatment, sets realistic expectations from the first appointment, and has a particular strength in managing complex cases. He founded NAK4 Orthodontics with two Chicagoland locations in Arlington Heights and Park Ridge.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- University Of Michigan, Masters Of Science In Orthodontics (2010)
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry - M.S. in Department of Orthodontics
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery (graduated with honors, top of class)
- University Of Michigan, College Of Engineering — Undergraduate School (1996)
- University of Michigan - Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- University Of Michigan / School Of Dentistry — Medical School (2007)
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics (2008, re-certified 2020)
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 05/10/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Virtual consultations/Virtual smile assessment
- Dental Monitoring (digital progress tracking)
- Invisalign
Awards & Recognition
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society inductee
- Invisalign VIP Diamond+ Provider (top 1% of Invisalign providers worldwide)
- Business of the Year finalist (Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce)
- Best of Top Orthodontic Practice (9 consecutive years)
- Top Dentist Award in Chicago by Chicago Magazine (annual recipient)
- America's Best Orthodontist (since 2016)
Beyond the Office
Grew up in a family where having a great smile was a top priority
Spent summers and hours each week working in his father's orthodontic practice as a teenager
Discovered natural aptitude for working with his hands and became fluent in 'the language of teeth'
Married to Jennifer with two children: Morgan and Grant
Lives in Inverness, IL
Enjoys spending time with his family when not perfecting smiles
Practice motto includes 'We LOVE you as much as we love BACON'
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