
Dr. Christine Porter Ellis, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1538124342
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Dr. Christine Ellis is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients of all ages achieve healthier, straighter smiles in Dallas. She specializes in treating children, teens, and adults with a range of options including clear aligners, traditional braces, and specialized appliances—and she even coordinates care for patients who need surgical orthodontics. Dr. Ellis earned her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry and completed advanced orthodontic training at St. Louis University, and she's been a faculty member at UT Southwestern Medical Center for 15 years. She believes that treating patients with kindness, patience, and compassion is just as important as the technical work she does, and she's actively involved in the Lakewood community. Dr. Ellis is accepting new patients and would love to help you or your family achieve a confident smile.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- B.A. in Biology from Southern Methodist University
- DDS from Baylor College of Dentistry
- St Louis UniversityResidency Hospital, 1995
- MSD from St. Louis University (orthodontic specialty training)
- Southern Methodist UniversityUndergraduate School, 1989
- Texas A&m University Health Science Center / Baylor College Of DentistryMedical School, 1993
Board Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 04/18/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Spark™ Clear Aligners
- Damon™ Braces
- Forsus appliances
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Society of Orthodontics
Beyond the Office
15 years on faculty at UTSW (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Active in Lakewood community
Loves biking around White Rock Lake
Married to Brooks (who works at the practice)
Has two children who attended St. John's Episcopal School and Bishop Lynch High School
Long-time Dallas resident
Practiced alongside her father before founding Ellis Orthodontics
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