Dr. Douglas William Vayda, DDS, DMSC
OrthodonticsNPI: 1659476521
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Languages
English, Spanish
About This Provider
Dr. Douglas Vayda is an experienced orthodontist in Chaska with 20 years of practice and over 15,000 patients treated throughout his career. He earned his dental degree from Ohio State University and completed advanced training at Harvard University, where he earned a Doctor of Medical Science degree in Oral Biology. Dr. Vayda specializes in traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, dental implants, and treatment of jaw joint disorders, and he's been an Invisalign provider since 1998. As a professor at the University of Minnesota for over 30 years, Dr. Vayda has taught the majority of orthodontists practicing in Minnesota today. He's committed to making your orthodontic experience enjoyable while creating beautiful, healthy smiles, and he's now accepting new patients and speaks both English and Spanish.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- Harvard University, Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) in Oral Biology with specialization certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Ohio State University, Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
- Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Credential: DDS, DMSC
NPI registered: 09/14/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign clear aligners (provider since 1998)
Professional Memberships
- Minnesota Association of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Minnesota Dental Association
- Minneapolis District Dental Society
- Minnetonka Study Club
- Dakota Valley Study Club
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honorary Society
Awards & Recognition
- Faculty of the Year, University of Minnesota
Beyond the Office
Professor of Orthodontics at University of Minnesota for over 30 years
Taught over 70% of orthodontists in Minnesota
Former Assistant Professor of Orthodontics at University of Pittsburgh
Lectures on orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, biomechanics, and practice management
Supervises treatment planning and orthodontic care at the dental school orthodontic clinic
Has treated over 15,000 patients in his career
Hobbies include running, skiing, drawing and painting
Wife Patricia Vayda is also a Harvard-trained orthodontist and former chair of the orthodontic department at University of Minnesota
Has two daughters living in New York City and Rochester, Minnesota
Empty nester who cares for dog named Coco
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