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Dr. Joan F Walder, DDS

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1760541742

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Contact Information

Address

269 LOCUST STREET
Northampton, MA 01062

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(413) 584-2261

Practice Details

Languages

English

About This Provider

Dr. Joan Walder is an orthodontist in Northampton with 20 years of experience helping people achieve the smile they've always wanted. She specializes in braces, Invisalign, retainers, and smile design, combining artistic skill with scientific expertise to create beautiful, healthy results. Dr. Walder earned her DDS from Northwestern University Dental School and completed her orthodontic training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and actively participates in professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association. Dr. Walder lives in Florence with her family and is passionate about working one-on-one with patients to transform their smiles.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Northwestern University Dental School, Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Orthodontic Residency

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 12/06/2006

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Areas of Focus

BracesInvisalignRetainersSmile design

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Massachusetts Dental Society
  • Hampshire Dental Association
  • Pioneer Valley Women's Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Research published in the American Journal of Orthodontics comparing dynamics of posed versus spontaneous smiles

Beyond the Office

Originally majored in journalism and worked on editorial teams at Self Magazine and Urban Medicine

Lives in Florence with husband Marty and dog Brody

Moved to the Valley from New York in 1996 and raised two children there

Enjoys hiking, music, tennis, and outdoor activities with family and friends

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