24 Results for Orthodontics near Durham, NC

Dr. McClure's Biography — For some orthodontists, their work is just about straightening teeth, but for Dr. Scott McClure, orthodontics is a passion. Dr. McClure is dedicated to caring for his patients from the first moment they enter into his practice. He truly enjoys working with patients of all ages, getting to know each patient personally, and being an active member of the Raleigh community he serves. Orthodontics is much more than straight teeth, it’s about building confidence, establishing a bond with your patients, and giving people a reason to smile. Dr. McClure is pleased to welcome you to his practice, and looks forward to working with you. EDUCATION Dr. McClure began his orthodontic career by pursuing a quality dental education and certificate in orthodontics. Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Villanova University Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) from the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine - Magna Cum Laude Inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Master's degree and certificate to practice orthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham While studying and teaching orthodontics at the University of Alabama, Dr. McClure conducted research examining new digital radiographic techniques. His research has been published in acclaimed national orthodontic journals such as Seminars in Orthodontics. As a result of his research experience, Dr. McClure was invited to write a chapter for a respected orthodontic textbook that is required reading for orthodontic residents preparing for National Orthodontic Board Certification Exams. Dr. McClure was awarded several scholarships throughout his education, most notably the: Barrett Scholarship Tucker Scholarship (basis: top-ranked students Lasher Scholarship (basis: top-ranked students) Class of 1964 Scholarship (basis: academic performance, clinical ethics) CONTINUING EDUCATION The orthodontic field is constantly evolving with new technology and treatment techniques. Dr. McClure stays up to date with the latest advances in orthodontics by participating in continuing education through memberships in several prestigious orthodontic organizations. He is also a member of the: American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Southern Association of Orthodontist (SAO) North Carolina Association of Orthodontists (NCAO) World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO) American Dental Association (ADA) Raleigh/Wake County Dental Society (RWCDS) North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS) Dr. McClure is an elected board member of the Raleigh/Wake County Dental Society. He feels that it is important to have the ability to serve the Raleigh, Cary, and Garner communities with organized dentistry, and his election to the board allows him to serve these communities as well as stay current with the latest trends and legislature affecting the practice of dentistry.Throughout his time as an orthodontist, Dr. McClure has been presented with several awards as recognition for his work as an orthodontist. Awards that he has received include: Connecticut’s Top Dentists by Hartford Magazine American Association of Orthodontists Award for Exceptional Interest in the Development of the Oro-Facial Complex Buffalo Graduate Chapter Award for Initiative, Attitude and General Excellence in Operative Dentistry National Institute of Dental Research Fellowship Award Omnicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society Inductee and Active Member Order of Omega National Honor Society Inductee and Active Member Executive Council of the School of Dental Medicine Commendation for Excellent Academic Performance Dean of School of Dental Medicine Commendation for Excellent Academic Performance Dean of Academic Affairs Commendation for Outstanding Performance on the National Dental Board Exam Removable Prosthodontics Commendation for Outstanding Performance with Removable Prosthodontics Technique LIFE OUTSIDE THE PRACTICE… Dr. McClure and his wife, Jennifer, live in Apex, NC, with their daughters Lauren, Leah and Lindsey. He and his family are active members of their community and their church. Dr. McClure enjoys playing tennis, golf and, volleyball, as well as coaching his daughters' sports teams, but most of all, he loves spending time with his family. ATHLETIC LINKS University of North Carolina Tar Heels Duke University Blue Devils NC State University Wolfpack Wake Forest Demon Deacon Athletics Wake County Public School System Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Panthers Villanova Wildcats

Dr. Severt's Biography — Dr. Tammy Severt is a native North Carolinian and grew up near Jefferson in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where her parents still reside. She knew at the age of 12 that she wanted to pursue a career in orthodontics based on her personal experience. "Orthodontist" is listed in her senior high school yearbook as her career goal. Dr. Severt is a summa cum laude graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, where she completed her B.S. in biology in three and a half years. While in attendance at Appalachian, she was awarded membership to five academic honor societies, was honored for academic achievement by the university, selected as a junior marshal for the College of Arts and Sciences, and on the dean's list every semester. Dr. Severt started dental school at U.N.C. Chapel Hill in the fall of 1990, where she received a full scholarship for the four-year course of study. She was again on the dean's list every semester, named in "Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities" by nomination of the faculty, and elected to membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, dentistry's academic honor society. Dr. Severt graduated in the top of her dental school class in 1994 and began her orthodontic training, again at U.N.C. Chapel Hill, in the fall of that same year. The orthodontic department at U.N.C. is widely recognized as one of the premiere orthodontic programs in the world. Dr. Severt was the first recipient of the Andrew McArthur Brooks Memorial Fellowship for the three year course of study. She received a master's degree for her original research project on skeletal asymmetry and a Certificate of Orthodontics in 1997. Upon completion of her orthodontic training and her master's thesis in 1997, Dr. Severt moved to Shelby, North Carolina, to work full time in practice with Dr. Thomas Brown. After two years, Chapel Hill was pulling her back! She returned in 1999 to work with Dr. Bill Davis, and purchased his Chapel Hill (established in 1967) and Pittsboro (established in 1980) practices in August 2000. Dr. Severt is a member of numerous professional organizations (American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, North Carolina Dental Society, and Durham-Orange County Dental Society to name a few). She is certified to provide Invisalign™ treatment, Incognito™ lingual (tongue-side) braces, and uses self-ligating Damon™ braces. Her primary goal has always been providing excellent results for her patients in an atmosphere that is friendly and fun. She has assembled a staff that is highly trained and motivated to provide the best possible service.

Dr. Bumgarner's Biography — I strive to stay on the cutting edge with patient care and changes in orthodontic technology by taking two to three times of the state licensing board's required number of continuing education hours. I enjoy the continued learning, as advances in technology have improved the practice of orthodontics tremendously. Super-elastic wires have increased efficiency and decreased patient discomfort. With newer appliances, such as mini-implants, we can now give patients results that were never before possible without surgery. It's exciting to be part of a dynamic, progressive practice!