Dr. Michael Matthiew Messana, D.M.D.

Orthodontics

NPI: 1063433753

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Contact Information

Address

42 LOCUST LN
East Rutherford, NJ 07073

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Fax

(201) 623-2500

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

English, Polish

Insurance Accepted

Over 25 insurance companies accepted

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(4 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Michael Messana is an experienced orthodontist serving East Rutherford, NJ, with over 20 years of experience creating beautiful, healthy smiles for patients of all ages. He is board-certified in New Jersey and trained in advanced treatments including braces, Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and surgical orthodontics, as well as specialized phase 1 treatment for children. Dr. Messana runs a family-owned practice with his wife, Dr. Bernadetta Messana, and is deeply involved in the dental community as a past president of both the New Jersey Dental Association and Hudson County Dental Society. He accepts over 25 insurance companies and is fluent in English and Polish, welcoming new patients who are looking for compassionate, quality orthodontic care.

Specialties

  • 1
    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Dental degree (1991)
  • Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. College of Dental Medicine - Graduate program (1987-1989)
  • Bellevue Hospital - One year Orthognathic Fellowship, Certificate of Fellowship (1994)
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University - Undergraduate six-year Accelerated Dental Program, Bachelor's in Biology, Summa Cum Laude (1987)
  • New York University - Post Graduate Program in Orthodontics, Certificate in Orthodontics (1993)

Board Certifications

  • NJ Orthodontic Specialty Permit #3901

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 07/21/2006

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Areas of Focus

BracesInvisalignClearCorrectSurgical OrthodonticsPhase 1 Treatment for childrenJaw abnormalitiesOrthodontic correction

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists (A.A.O.)
  • American Dental Association (A.D.A.)
  • New Jersey Dental Association (N.J.D.A.) - Past President
  • Hudson County Dental Society - Trustee and Past President

Awards & Recognition

  • Inducted into Omega Kappa Upsilon Honors Society (1991)
  • Dean's List - Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Who's Who in American Colleges (1987)
  • Elected Class President - NYU Post Graduate Orthodontics Program

Beyond the Office

Trustee of Hudson County Dental Society

Past President of Hudson County Dental Society

Past President of New Jersey Dental Association

Dr. Michael Messana was President of the Tri-Beta Biological Society at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Dr. Michael Messana was President of the Pre-Professional Society at Fairleigh Dickinson University

Practice is family-owned with his wife Dr. Bernadetta Messana

Dr. Bernadetta Messana emigrated from Poland in 1979

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