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Dr. Michael Glen Willes, DDS

Orthodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NPI: 1538262456

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Contact Information

Address

740 OAK AVE
SUITE A
Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

English, French

Patient Rating

5.0/ 5.0(298 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Michael Willes is a board-certified orthodontist with 20 years of experience helping patients achieve beautiful, healthy smiles in Carlsbad. He specializes in a wide range of treatments, including traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, Invisalign aligners, and early treatment for younger patients. Dr. Willes is a Lifetime Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and is active in professional organizations, including serving as past president of the San Diego Academy of Orthodontists. He believes that improving your smile can have a real impact on how you feel about yourself, and he focuses on getting the best results as efficiently as possible. Dr. Willes speaks English and French and is currently accepting new patients.

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Education & Training

  • University Of Missouri-kansas City Dental SchoolMedical School
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry (graduated with honors)
  • Brigham Young University (pre-dental zoology major, French minor)
  • Brigham Young UniversityUndergraduate School
  • University Of California At Los Angeles / School Of DentistryMedical School

Board Certifications

  • Lifetime Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: DDS

NPI registered: 09/06/2006

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Areas of Focus

Early treatmentTraditional metal bracesClear braces (ceramic)Invisalign clear alignersInvisalign TeenOrthodontics for adultsCrossbite correction

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • California Dental Association
  • San Diego Academy of Orthodontists (past president)
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society

Awards & Recognition

  • Football league MVP (high school senior year)
  • Two-time All-American baseball player at Brigham Young University
  • Led nation in home runs (1987, 1988)
  • Dean's list, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society (all four years)

Beyond the Office

Grew up in Fullerton, California

Played high school football and baseball

Played college baseball at Brigham Young University

Served a church mission to Paris, France for two years

Put braces on himself during orthodontic training to understand patient experience

Enjoys surfing and shapes/glasses his own surfboards

Plays guitar in a rock band

Has completed three marathons

Enjoys wakeboarding, riding motorcycles, camping, and reading

Skilled at repairing and fixing things

Married to wife Heidi with four children

Established practice in Carlsbad in 1996

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