Dr. Douglas E. Ford, DDS, MS, MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1659357846
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About This Provider
Dr. Douglas Ford is a board-certified orthodontist in Midland, Michigan, with over 20 years of experience creating beautiful, healthy smiles for patients of all ages. He specializes in braces, Invisalign, and esthetic dentistry, and he's recognized as an authority in his field both locally and internationally—he's even taught other dentists in Europe and Asia. Dr. Ford believes that a confident smile can truly change someone's life, and he uses state-of-the-art technology to give his patients the best care possible. A native Michigander who loves the state, Dr. Ford is accepting new patients and works with all dental insurance plans.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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- Prosthodontics
Dental prostheses including crowns, bridges, and dentures
Education & Training
- University Of North Carolina / School Of DentistryMedical School, 2007
- Wright-patterson Afb Med CtResidency Hospital, 1992
- University Of Michigan / School Of DentistryMedical School, 1990
- University Of Texas Health San Antonio School Of DentistryMedical School, 1999
- University of Michigan – Doctor of Dental Surgery
- University of Michigan – Bachelor of Science
- University of Texas – Master of Science in Prosthodontics
- Wright-Patterson Medical Center – General Dentistry Residency
- University of North Carolina – Master of Science Orthodontics
- University Of Michigan / Ann ArborUndergraduate School, 1986
Board Certifications
- Board Certified Orthodontist
- Board Certified in Prosthodontics
Credential: DDS, MS, MS
NPI registered: 12/20/2005
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- State of the Art Technology
- State of the Art Sterilization
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized authority in orthodontics and esthetic dentistry
Beyond the Office
Lectured to dentists in Europe, Asia, and the United States
Teaching position at University of Texas
Teaching position at Wilford Hall Medical Center
Teaching position at Wright-Patterson Medical Center
Teaching position at U.S. Navy Advanced Education Program
Teaching position at University of North Carolina School of Dentistry in Chapel Hill
Serves on editorial advisory board of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry
Served 24 years in United States Air Force Dental Corps
Native Michigander who grew up in Westland
Spent many summers at grandparents' cottage on Wiggins Lake in Gladwin
Met his wife, Monica, while attending University of Michigan in Ann Arbor
Has three adult children: Clayton, Caroline, and Peter
Favorite pastime is fly-fishing for trophy brown trout on Michigan rivers
An avid angler who enjoys talking about fishing adventures
Experienced transformative dental treatment after high school following two traumatic dental events (Tetracycline discoloration and fractured upper front teeth)
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