We want to congratulate our 21 orthodontic assistants that are now certified and recognized as Special Orthodontic Assistants by the American Association of Orthodontists.  This is a voluntary certification program in which orthodontic assistants demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency. It is the hallmark of excellence in orthodontic clinical assisting. There are just… Read More

By MARC RAMIREZ Staff Writer mramirez@dallasnews.com Published: 15 January 2012 11:07 PM Listen and you’ll hear a boy’s voice, but one practiced and assured. Public speaking has always come easy to Dalton Sherman , and when this 13-year-old South Dallas boy takes the stage, you see possibility: There’s a motivator, a preacher, a leader bottled… Read More

When 9 year old Landon Shelton arrived at the Apple Orthodontix suite at the Dr Pepper Ballpark, he was nervous.  He readily admitted that throwing out the first pitch was very cool, but he wasn’t sure that he could get the ball over the plate.  Turns out he had nothing to worry about because that… Read More

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to Dr David Blackburn, our new doctor in the Frisco office. He and his family recently moved here from Boston where he practiced general dentistry for several years.  He received his DMD from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine in 2006 where he received several prestigious awards,… Read More

Recently, WFAA-TV has aired some investigative reports (see links below)  alleging gross abuse of Medicaid funds to cover the cost of orthodontics in the state of Texas.  Apple Orthodontix has never engaged in this practice and has issued the following statement: At Apple Orthodontix, caring for our patients is our highest priority.  Although we accept Medicaid, it’s… Read More

Congratulations to the five clinical assistants on Dr. Sandra Hernandez’ team in Irving!  They have all completed the AAO Voluntary Certification program, the hallmark of excellence in orthodontic clinical assisting.  A high level of knowledge and proficiency is required to earn this certificate awarded by the American Association of Orthodontists. Pictured (l. to r.) with Dr. Hernandez… Read More

Dr. Marites Del Mundo from our Little Elm office will be at the Little Elm Health Fair on Saturday, May 21 from 10a-2p giving free orthodontic exams.  The Health Fair will be held at the Little Elm High School, 1900 Walker Lane, Little Elm.  If you’ve been thinking about getting a new smile, this is the perfect… Read More

As we sadly say goodbye to the retiring Dr. Karl Sweetman, we welcome a new doctor at our Lewisville office:  Dr. Dipak Nanalal Chudasama, an orthodontist that received his professional training in India, the UK and the US. Dr. Chudasama completed his BDS degree at Mangalore University in India in 1988 and his MS degree… Read More

Apple Orthodontix is giving away an Apple Gen 4 iPod Touch® mobile device.  Enter our sweepstakes at www.facebook.com/appleortho to win.  Deadline for entries is May 20, 2011.