Dr. Michael Roberts is a pediatric dentist with 20 years of experience caring for children's teeth and gums in Chapel Hill, NC. He earned his dental degree from the University of Texas and completed advanced training at Boston University, where he became an expert in laser dentistry and helping children with special health needs. Dr. Roberts is board-certified in pediatric dentistry and has been recognized with multiple commendations from the U.S. Public Health Service, including a medal from Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop. He has published over 125 articles and helped train the next generation of pediatric dentists as a graduate program director. Dr. Roberts is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

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Pediatric DentistryPrimary
Dental care for children and adolescents

Education & Training

General Practice Residency - USPHS Brighton Marine Hospital, Boston
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) - University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston
Master of Science in Dentistry (MScD) - Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, Boston

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatric Dentistry - past president and director/examiner

Credential: DDS, MSCD

NPI registered: 07/24/2006

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Areas of Focus

Pediatric dentistryOral implications of eating disordersDental implications for medically compromised childrenCaries incidence and basal metabolism index (BMI)Laser dentistry

Technology & Equipment

Lasers in dentistry

Professional Memberships

USPHS Commissioned Officer's Association - director and president

Awards & Recognition

Commendation Medal (USPHS)
Meritorious Service Medal (USPHS)
Surgeon General's Exemplary Service Medal from Dr. C. Everett Koop
USPHS Chief Dental Officer's Exemplary Service Award

Beyond the Office

Chair of Department of Pediatric Dentistry (1994-2004)

Graduate program director (5 years)

Executive Associate Dean and COO (18 months)

Editorial board member for several dental and medical journals

24 years service in US Public Health Service

Deputy Clinical Director at National Institute of Dental Research, NIH (8 years)

Retired from USPHS in 1989 at rank of Navy Captain (0-6)

Published over 125 articles in professional journals

Contributed to three dental textbooks

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