We recognize that allour patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Bartlett, and Dr. Bell have always aimed to provide cutting-edge orthodontic treatment by keeping up with the latest orthodontic research and implementing the most advanced technology in their practice. As a result, they were invited by Ormco, a leading orthodontic supply company and the manufacturer of Damon braces, to take part in theirInsidersgroup.
AsInsidersmembers, Drs. Mitchell, Bartlett, andBell are invited to join a select group of orthodontists from around the country to hear about the latest research and development initiatives the company is working on. At these twice-yearly meetings, the Ormco R&D team listens to our doctorsinsights and opinions to improve product development in the future.
Mitchell, Bartlett & Bell Orthodontics has also participated in clinical trials of new products to help advance the art and science of orthodontics. Some examples of the advanced technology we use are: Insignia customized Damon braces, Invisalign, temporary skeletal anchorage devices, and thei-CAT FLX digital scan machine. This machine ensures low radiation, quick and precise processing, and stellar 3D images in order to deliver nothing short of amazing treatments to our patients.
Just as important, our three doctorshave strong foundations in the more traditional orthodontic treatment techniques that are tried and true. This combination of embracing new technology, and trusting what we know works, gives us the perspective we need to provide truly customized orthodontic care. There is no one size fits all treatment approach in our office!
Phi Beta Kappa,Sarah Perry Wood Medical Fellowship, Andrew McArthur Brooks Orthodontic Fellowship, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, Hinman Scholar (1995, 1996), Alpha Omega Award for Academic Excellence in Dentistry, Ethics in Dentistry Award, Dental Materials Award
American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists,North Carolina Association of Orthodontists, Guilford County Dental Society, NC/SC Damon Study Club, Specialty Journal Club
If youhave visited our Greensboro office, you may not be surprised that those lyrics have been my theme song since I first saw Lyle Lovett perform in 1992. Or you may have wondered why the office has a seemingly schizophrenic mixture of beach theme and horse art and now youll know.
I grew up in South Florida as the daughter of two teachers, one of whom was a marine biologist. We lived exclusively on a sailboat for almost two years and still felt most at home on the water, even after we moved to solid ground. By the age of six, though, I had developed the type of passion for horses that would gladly keep me doing chores at the barn all day in exchange for an unofficial riding lesson (after all, whats better than the smell of manure and hay???). Funny thing is, horses and boats dont typically go together, except in the imaginative mind of Lyle Lovett.
So as a compromise, I decided that if I had to be on the boat instead of at the barn, I would carry a sketch pad with me and draw horses (and any marine life that caught my attention). For a long time I thought art was going to be my thing, but as I got older I couldnt deny that science seemed to come naturally possibly an inevitability when you grow up learning fish names by genus and species and your dad has a laboratory devoted to polychaetes (marine worms) in your garage.
By the summer before my senior year, I came to my senses and started taking pre-dental science classes (although being an economist would be pretty interesting in this day and age). After graduating, and a brief stint interning on a thoroughbred breeding farm south of Seattle, I finished my dental prerequisites in Boston while working at Boston Universitys dental school and was accepted to UNC School of Dentistry in 1993 (NCAA Championship year Go Heels!). As far as I was concerned, it couldnt get any better than that!
I had the great fortune of transitioning straight from dental school into the UNC Department of Orthodontics, where I trained under the internationally renowned orthodontic professorDr. Bill Proffitt. As a very green resident I was given the chance to lecture in Finland and Sweden, and when audiences heard I was from Chapel Hill,they all wanted to listen (no pressure, right?). After finishing the residency, I got invaluable on-the-job training as an associate in five different orthodontic practices, including one in the Seattle area that had belonged to the editor ofThe American Journal of Orthodontics. I also enjoyed a research fellowship year, and a year of teaching, both at UNC.
It wasnt until 2003 that I found an orthodontic home here in the Triad. I was honored to take over the Greensboro practice of Dr. Gary Jacobs after meeting his widow, Karen, who is still one of the most gracious people I know. Only a team of six, we opened our Kernersville office on a part-time basis in 2005 with hopeof building it enough to bring in a second doctor (solo business ownership is a LOT of work). I couldnt have been luckier than to connect with Dr. Brian Bartlett in the summer of 2006. I knew it was meant to be when, in our very first conversation, he told me he and his wife, Rita, had just attended a wedding with none other than Lyle Lovett!
When it came time for me to pursue a career path, my interest in health care steered me towardthe profession of orthodontics, as it seemed like a perfect blend of science and design. As a practicing orthodontist, however, what Ive come to appreciate most is the positive impact that treatment can have on a persons self-confidence and quality of life. I love what I do and take great pride in helping my patients achieve the type of smile they desire.
I attended college in rural Ohio, where I played baseball and majored in history. My most important accomplishment during my time at Kenyon College, however, was meeting my wife, Rita. As a dental student at Northwestern University in Chicago, I was awarded a US Army Health Professions Scholarship, and I went on to pursue a postdoctorate residency in orthodontics at The Ohio State University, where I became indoctrinated into Buckeye football fever!
Following my orthodontic residency, I moved to North Carolina to fulfill my military commitment at Fort Bragg Womack Army Medical Center. As chief of orthodontics at Fort Bragg, I was honored to provide comprehensive orthodontic care for active-duty soldiers and serve as faculty to the oral and maxillofacial surgery and advanced education in general dentistry residency programs.
While teaching residents, I gained valuable experience using the most innovative techniques in surgical orthodontics and interdisciplinary treatment. I also learned from this deserving population of American heroes the value of hard work and sacrifice that has helped me become a better citizen, husband, and father.
I live in Greensboro with my wifeRita, a child clinical psychologist, and our two boys, Sam and Ben, who keep us happily busy. We spend our time doing all things outdoors, and we enjoy traveling throughout the country, especially to visit the national parks and cheer on our favorite sports teams, the Cardinals and the Buckeyes.