Dr. David W. Welmerink, DDSMS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1245349760
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Dr. David Welmerink is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles in Sparks, Nevada. A Reno native, Dr. Welmerink earned his dental degree from the University of Washington and completed a Master's degree in Orthodontics at the University of Michigan. He specializes in smile transformation using personalized treatment plans, offering both traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners to meet each patient's unique needs. Beyond his private practice, Dr. Welmerink teaches the next generation of orthodontists as an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and other professional organizations. He is now accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with your family to build lasting relationships based on compassionate, quality care.
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 Washington - Dental School
- University of Michigan - Master's in Orthodontics
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDSMS
NPI registered: 08/29/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign Clear Aligners
- Damon Braces
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- Northern Nevada Dental Society
- Nevada Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Northern Nevada Craniofacial Team (University of Nevada School of Medicine)
Awards & Recognition
- Chief Resident recognition (Dr. Utter's program, 2021)
- Chaired national conference for all orthodontic residents (2010)
Beyond the Office
Associate Professor of Orthodontics at University of California, San Francisco
Supervises orthodontic residents in clinic
Teaches seminars on treatment planning and orthodontic practice
Tutors pre-dental and pre-medical students
Mentors aspiring dentists
Participates in academic research
President of Northern Nevada Dental Society
Director on Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists Board of Trustees
Member of Northern Nevada Craniofacial Team
Dr. Utter: Board member of Northern Nevada Dental Society
Dr. Welmerink is a Reno/Sparks native and discovered his passion for orthodontics working with his father, Dr. David Welmerink
Dr. Welmerink enjoys playing basketball and coaching youth teams
Dr. Welmerink enjoys hiking, water sports, and soaking in sun at Lake Tahoe
Dr. Welmerink enjoys board games with family and friends
Dr. Welmerink's wife Diana is an educational counselor
Dr. Welmerink has two children: Claire and Isaac
Dr. Utter is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dr. Utter is a former collegiate soccer player and enjoys playing in soccer leagues
Dr. Utter enjoys hiking, camping, and backcountry skiing
Dr. Utter has a spouse and two dogs
Dr. Utter enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and experiencing foreign cuisines
Dr. Utter enjoys card games and puzzles with family and friends
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