Dr. Michael Owen Williams, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1013105451
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Dr. Michael Williams is a board-certified orthodontist who has been helping Gulfport patients achieve beautiful smiles for 19 years. He specializes in all types of braces—including clear braces and Invisalign aligners—as well as dentofacial orthopedics, which focuses on jaw alignment and facial balance. Dr. Williams combines his extensive training from top universities with his innovative approach to orthodontics, having created 10 U.S. patents and numerous international patents in his field. He is deeply involved in his community and has served as past president of both the Fifth District Dental Association and the Greater Gulfport Dental Society. Dr. Williams is now accepting new patients and welcomes the opportunity to create a custom treatment plan that will give you a confident smile designed to last a lifetime.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- University Of CaliforniaMedical School, 1980
- Louisiana State University School of Dentistry - DDS 1976
- University of California at Los Angeles - Certificate in Orthodontics 1980
- University of the South (Sewanee) - graduated cum laude 1972
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 10/11/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Series 2000 Appliances
- SmileShare clear aligners
- Growth forecasting
- Advanced technology facility
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Orthodontists
- World Federation of Orthodontists (Fellow)
- American Association of Functional Orthodontics
- American Orthodontic Society
Beyond the Office
Past president of the Fifth District Dental Association
Past president of the Greater Gulfport Dental Society
Delegate for the State of Mississippi to the House of Delegates for the American Association of Orthodontists
MPAC Committee member for the Mississippi Dental Association
Civilian consultant to Keesler Air Force Base for TMJ Disorders
Served on Memorial Hospital Sleep Disorders team for obstructive sleep apnea
Featured speaker at AAO meetings (1999 San Diego, 2006 Las Vegas)
Guest lecturer at UCLA, St. Louis University, University of Pennsylvania, Farleigh Dickinson University
Guest lecturer at Peking University in Beijing, China
International lecturer in Spain, Bolivia, Ukraine, Russia, Manila, Finland, Malaysia, and Toronto
Native of Gulfport, MS
Graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1968
Holds 10 U.S. patents and more than 20 foreign patents in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics
Pioneer in developing dentofacial orthopedics as a substitute for orthognathic surgery
Recognized at international level for revolutionary treatment techniques
Combines influences from UCLA studies with down-home dedication and service to native Gulfport
Worked for U.S. Indian Health Service (1976-1978) following U.S. Public Health scholarship
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