Dr. Gregory Christensen grew up in Waterloo, IA and graduated from West High School in 1984. He attended the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1988. After 6 years at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Dr. Christensen returned home to Waterloo with a Masters of Science and Certificate of Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics. He has practiced orthodontics in Northeast Iowa since 1994.
Dr. Michael Freeseman grew up in Ackley, IA and graduated from Ackley-Geneva High School. He attended Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and Biology in 1990. Dr. Freeseman then spent 4 years studying at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. Next, he earned a Masters of Science and Certificate of Orthodontics and Dental Facial Orthopedics following an additional 2 years in orthodontic residency at the University of Iowa. Soon after, Dr. Freeseman moved to Waterloo and has been practicing in Northeast Iowa since 1996.
Dr. Richter was born and raised in Waterloo, Iowa and is the grandson of Dr. Sam Christensen, one of the original founders of the practice. A graduate of Waterloo West High School, Andy then spent ten years in Iowa City earning his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees, and his Master of Science and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Dr. Richter was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society, and served as chief resident during his Orthodontic residency. Dr. Richter is a board-certified orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Over 70 years ago, Drs. Sam Christensen, Glenn Miller and Dewey Felcher established a group dental practice specializing in orthodontic and pediatric dental care. Later on, Drs. Ross Christensen, Harold Buzz Bigelow and Roger Day continued to build on that reputation. Now Drs. Greg Christensen, Mike Freeseman, and Andy Richter carry on our long-standing tradition of providing quality orthodontic care to residents of Northeast Iowa. Over the past 7 decades, the doctors names have changed, but the level of our care has not.
With offices in Waterloo, Decorah,Oelwein, and New Hampton, our doctors are always ready to exceed your expectations. You are sure to finally get the beautiful, healthy smile you have always wanted. Speak with a member of our friendly office staff and schedule your FREE evaluation today.