Emeritus
Dr. Jimi T. Mehta has been practicing orthodontics since 1963. He earned his MDS in orthodontics and MS in anatomy from the University of Alabama where he taught medical, oral surgery and graduate orthodontic students. Dr. Mehta earned his DDS from Howard University where he was an associate professor of orthodontics and instrumental in starting the graduate orthodontic department. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists and Southwestern Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Mehta joined Apple Orthodontix in 1996.
During his long-standing affiliation with the Boy Scout organization, Dr. Mehta earned both his Eagle Scout Badge and Wood Badge, the highest training level for a Scout Master. Dr. Mehta enjoys cooking and entertaining friends with his wife, Carol, of over thirty years.
“I love orthodontics because it gives me a chance to make a lifelong difference in the appearance of adults and children. The beautiful smiles that we create by straightening our patients’ teeth give them confidence in life and a strong, healthy bite so they can keep their teeth for a lifetime with regular dental care.”