Dr. Darren Alan Wittenberger, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1962511030
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Dr. Darren Wittenberger is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients in Columbia achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He received specialized training at the University of Iowa and completed additional advanced training at New York University, bringing cutting-edge techniques and technology to his practice. Dr. Wittenberger offers a full range of orthodontic options including traditional braces, Invisalign, clear braces, and Damon braces, so you can choose the treatment that works best for you. Beyond his practice, he volunteers as part of the Cleft Lip and Palate Team at University of Missouri Children's Hospital and is deeply committed to treating every patient with genuine care and respect. A longtime Columbia native and devoted father of five, Dr. Wittenberger believes that excellent orthodontic care should include an excellent overall experience.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- University of Iowa - Certificate of Specialization and Master of Science (MS) in Orthodontics
- University of Missouri - Undergraduate
- University of Missouri, Kansas City College of Dentistry - Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) with high honors
- New York University - Training in nasoalveolar molding (2006)
Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (2007)
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 08/30/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Missouri Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Missouri Dental Association
- Columbia Dental Society
Beyond the Office
Cleft Lip and Palate Team member at University of Missouri Children's Hospital (joined 2006)
Long-time Columbia, Missouri native and grew up in Central Missouri
Wife named Crystal, has 5 children
Family time is his first priority
Enjoys traveling; hopes to visit Thailand and take a cooking class there
Enjoys going to sporting events, playing drums, watching movies, and exercising
Fan of Missouri Tigers, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and Blues
Humorous note: Mentions that becoming a semi-professional hotdog-eating champion wasn't a reality, which led him to orthodontics
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