Dr. John R. Whiteman, D.D.S

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1003008012

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Contact Information

Address

515 3RD ST
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

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Fax

(716) 285-1083

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Patient Rating

4.8/ 5.0(72 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. John Whiteman is an orthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients in Niagara Falls achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He earned his dental degree with honors from SUNY Buffalo and completed advanced training in orthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Whiteman is a Diamond Provider for Invisalign® clear aligners and is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, offering a full range of treatments including traditional braces, Invisalign®, and self-ligating braces for children, teens, and adults. He is deeply rooted in the Niagara Falls community, serves as a clinical instructor at UB Dental School, and is committed to creating a welcoming practice where every patient receives personalized care based on their individual goals. Dr. Whiteman is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Education & Training

  • Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) with honors - State University of New York at Buffalo
  • Master of Science (MS) - Three-year orthodontic residency at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science - Niagara University

Board Certifications

  • Invisalign® Certified Diamond Provider
  • American Board of Orthodontics (certified May 2007)

Credential: D.D.S

NPI registered: 08/14/2007

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsDentofacial orthopedicsBraces for children, teens, and adultsInvisalign® clear alignersInvisalign® TeenSelf-ligating braces

Technology & Equipment

  • Digital Impressions
  • 3D X-Ray Technology (Cone Beam Computed Tomography/CBCT)
  • Self-ligating brackets (metal and clear)
  • Invisalign® treatment

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • Northeastern Society of Orthodontists (served as president in 2018)
  • New York State Dental Association
  • New York Society of Orthodontists (served as president 2010-2012)
  • Eighth District dental society
  • Niagara County dental society
  • Clinical instructor in graduate orthodontic program at U.B. Dental School

Beyond the Office

Active member of the Boys and Girls Club

Involved with the Porter Cup golf tournament since early teens (spectator, committee member, executive committee member, tournament chair in 2009)

Clinical instructor in graduate orthodontic program at U.B. Dental School

Native of Niagara Falls

Graduated from LaSalle High School

Father's passion for dentistry inspired his career in orthodontics

Happily married with two children

Enjoys coaching and playing hockey

Participates in long-distance running

Avid golfer and traveler

Fan of Walt Disney theme parks - has participated in multiple marathons there

Uses engineering background (computer science degree) to envision and construct beautiful smiles

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