Dr. William Edward Harrell, DMD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1912014846
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Dr. William Harrell is a board-certified orthodontist serving Alexander City with over 20 years of experience. He was voted one of the top 100 orthodontists in the USA and is recognized as a leader in his field, having served as president of the Alabama Orthodontic Association. Beyond traditional braces and aligners, Dr. Harrell specializes in treating sleep apnea, snoring, airway obstruction, and jaw joint disorders—using advanced 3D imaging technology that eliminates messy impressions. His passion for orthodontics started at age 12 when he got his own braces, and he brings that same curiosity and care to every patient. Dr. Harrell and his team treat patients like family, tailoring each treatment plan to your unique needs while providing friendly, old-fashioned great service.
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 Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine-orthodontic ResidencyResidency Hospital, 1977
- University Of Alabama Birmingham (uab) Dental School1975
- University Of Alabama At Birmingham / School Of DentistryInternship Hospital, 1975
- University Of AlabamaUndergraduate School, 1971
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Orthodontics
- In process of Board Certification in Dental Sleep Medicine
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 08/24/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D Cone Beam CT (CBCT) imaging
- 3D intra-oral scanning (no messy impressions)
- 3D face imaging (no radiation)
- Rhinomanometry
- Acoustic Rhinometry
- Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF)
- Brava by Brius invisible braces (first in Alabama)
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- Alabama Dental Association
- Alabama Orthodontic Association
- 9th District Dental Society of the Alabama Dental Association
- Alexander City Lake Martin Rotary Club
Awards & Recognition
- Voted one of the top 100 orthodontists in the USA
Beyond the Office
President of Alexander City Lake Martin Rotary Club (twice)
President of Alabama Orthodontic Association
Vice-President of Alabama Orthodontic Association
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer of 9th District Dental Society
Board of Trustees and House of Delegates of Alabama Dental Association
Chairperson of Radsite's Standards Committee on CBCT for medicine and dentistry
Member of American Dental Association's Children's Airway Screener Taskforce (CAST)
Professor at University of Alabama Birmingham School of Dentistry Orthodontic Department
Lectures to residents, medical doctors, and dentists worldwide
Lead editor of medical/dental textbook 'Growing into Breathing Problems' (Springer Publishing, 2023)
Knew he wanted to be an orthodontist since age 12 when he had braces
As a teenager, made a copy of his braces wires with pliers and a coat hanger to show his orthodontist
His orthodontist encouraged his curiosity by letting him experiment in the lab
Interested in 3D imaging since early 1980s after visiting colleague's basement to see 3D stereoscopic video games on an Atari computer
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