Dr. McKeta is a lot older than he looks. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and grew up in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. He majored in biology at the University of Notre Dame, where he was named a Notre Dame Scholar. He returned to Pittsburgh for dental school and graduated as valedictorian of his class in 2007.
While still in dental school, Dr. McKeta was fortunate to be awarded a position in the orthodontic specialty residency at the University of Pittsburgh. He spent his residency treating patients in a university setting and teaching dental students. Through his clinical experience, Dr. McKeta has learned proper use of traditional metal braces, Invisalign, clear braces and self-ligating braces like the Damon system, In-Ovation C, SmartClip and Clarity SL. His graduate research was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.
In residency and in practice, Dr. McKeta has treated all kinds of people, from kids to adults, those with slightly crooked teeth to management of people with cleft palate, Turner syndrome, and complex surgical cases. He tries his best to recognize and understand each person as an individualto help design a treatment that works best for them. In his opinion, there is no better feeling than looking at a patient after their braces have come off and seeing their new smile!
Dr. McKeta feels it is important to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontics in order to offer the most advanced treatments. Thus, he maintains memberships in many professional organizations to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technologies. He is currently a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, and the Southern Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. McKeta and his wife, Angie, who is a Physician Assistant at the Medical University of South Carolina,enjoy sailing and cooking. Theyare excited tolive in their favorite city in the entire country. Dr. McKeta earned his private pilots certificate in 2007. In his spare time, he serves as a South Carolina Aquarium volunteer diver. He has logged more than 1,250 volunteer hours and 500+ SCUBA dives!
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestChris Moore
2 years ago
After moving from Summerville back to Mt Pleasant, we ended up right next door to Baytree. My daughter has braces, so I thought it would be very convenient to take her there instead of making the 90 min+ round trip. We made an appointment and met with the doctor who explained that orthodontists never accept patients from another in-town orthodontist. I told him I could understand if it was in Mt Pleasant but Summerville, especially in traffic, should hardly count and that I'd be happy to clear it with my old orthodontist if he wanted. He said that he say my point and that wouldn't be necessary; that he'd contact her office and we'd get a call back about an appointment. About a month passes and I have not heard back, so I called and got voice mail. I called my old orthodontist in Summerville. The receptionist assured me it was completely understandable and she'd talk to the doctor and get back to me. About 5 minutes later, I got a call back. Baytree had apparently spoken to them at some point but told them they would not be accepting us as patients and just decided to never notify me. So, I'm still looking for a new orthodontist.
Casey Rutherford
2 years ago
This office is great and very friendly!
Casey Rutherford
3 years ago
This office is great and very friendly!
Elizabeth Favre
3 years ago
Very efficient, helpful payment plans, both of my daughters are very comfortable with this office.
Elizabeth Favre
4 years ago
Very efficient, helpful payment plans, both of my daughters are very comfortable with this office.
Matthew Bell
4 years ago
One of the best experiences I have had with any professional provider. Dr. McKeta is knowledgeable and happy to engage in meaningful conversation with adults and children alike.
Matthew Bell
5 years ago
One of the best experiences I have had with any professional provider. Dr. McKeta is knowledgeable and happy to engage in meaningful conversation with adults and children alike.
maryann braswell
5 years ago
Very friendly staff! Dr. N is very sociable and really gets to know the kids and their parents. On my second kid getting braces here.
maryann braswell
6 years ago
Very friendly staff! Dr. N is very sociable and really gets to know the kids and their parents. On my second kid getting braces here.
Lee McKenna
6 years ago
Dr. McKeta and his staff are friendly and professional. They took great care of both of our children and their teeth look great. His new location is convenient and state of the art.
S B
6 years ago
Passionate and caring - THE BEST orthodontist in South Carolina!
Lee McKenna
7 years ago
Dr. McKeta and his staff are friendly and professional. They took great care of both of our children and their teeth look great. His new location is convenient and state of the art.
S B
7 years ago
Passionate and caring - THE BEST orthodontist in South Carolina!
Amelia Nathanson
7 years ago
Best orthodontist office ever!!!!!!!!
Amelia Nathanson
8 years ago
Best orthodontist office ever!!!!!!!!
Mary Dinda
12 years ago
Three of my children have been patients at Bay Tree Orthodontics and I couldn't be happier with the care they received. I highly recommend Dr. McKeta and his staff. Dr. McKeta is very patient-centered and explains completely all the work required and the patient's progress during each visit. His office is convenient to several Mt. Pleasant schools.
Mary Dinda
12 years ago
Three of my children have been patients at Bay Tree Orthodontics and I couldn't be happier with the care they received. I highly recommend Dr. McKeta and his staff. Dr. McKeta is very patient-centered and explains completely all the work required and the patient's progress during each visit. His office is convenient to several Mt. Pleasant schools.
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