Dr. Michael Meharg, DDS is an orthodontics practitioner in Syracuse, NY and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from Georgetown U and practices orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.Read his story
Franklin Square Orthodontics
526 Plum St # 100
Syracuse, NY 13204
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Dr. Meharg's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Meharg "Dr. Meharg began his career by graduating from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Following this was 4 years of dental school at Georgetown University where he graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He spent 12 years as a general dentist prior to attending specialty training. He completed 2 years of orthodontic residency receiving his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master's Degree in Oral Biology from the University of Louisville. In 1994 he completed the requirements for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics. Board Certification is a unique achievement, attained byapproximately one third of practicing orthodontists. Dr Meharg has been in the exclusive practice of orthodontics since 1987. In 1997, he retired from the Army and returned to Syracuse to purchase his current practice, which he moved to Franklin Square in 2002. Dr. Meharg regularly attends continuing education courses to keep up with the ever-changing world of orthodontic technology. He is proud to be an Invisalign Premier Preferred Provider and has treated over 300 patients with Invisalign. He was the director of Orthodontics for the General Dentistry Residency Program at St. Joseph's Hospital for 15 years. In addition, he is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and the Onondaga County Dental Society. He has been married to Corinne Sullivan since 1971. Their son Jesse and his wife Colleen are in Delmar, NY (with granddaughter Riley). And their daughter Erin and her husband Carlton live in Montpelier, VT. In his spare time Dr. Meharg enjoys visiting with family, travel, golf, and skiing."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Meharg "We are committed to exceeding all of your expectations and providing personalized care in a warm, fun-filled, and gentle environment. We will utilize state-of-the-art technology, a conservative treatment philosophy, and continuing education to create beautiful smiles. We will always strive to build relationships as we care for our patients like family."
2 Practice Areas
- Orthodontics
- Dentofacial Orthopedics
4 Conditions Treated
- Malocclusion - Short Stature Syndrome
- Overbite
- Thumb Sucking
- Underbite
11 Procedures
- AcceleDent™ System
- Ceramic Dental Braces
- Clear Dental Braces
- Dental Brace
- Invisalign®
- Invisible Dental Braces
- Metal Dental Braces
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Removable Appliances
- Retainer Therapy
- Retainers
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for New York.
0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Lemoyne CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated
- Georgetown UMedical School | Graduated
- University Of Louisville / School Of DentistryResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- Invisalign Costa Rica Study ClubOther Education | Completed 2015
Awards & Recognition
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Languages Spoken
- English
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