For Dr. David Copus, returning to Bay City to open his orthodontic practice was a natural choice. Having grown up in Bay City, he knows the people and the community well. Since 1998, he has been providing exceptional orthodontic care to children, teens and adults.

Dr. Copus graduated from Bay City All Saints High School. He attended Boston College for his undergraduate studies in Biology, and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Michigan. He completed his post-graduate studies and orthodontic training at Northwestern University, where he earned a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters degree in Oral Biology.

Dr. Copus gives back to the community through numerous sponsorships for MANY local school and community events, including the local JDRF annual event and the Dow Bay Area Family YMCAs Strong Community Movement.

We know that our office is only as effective and as welcoming as the people who work in it, which is why we take pride in our friendly and well-trained team members! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Our staff is uniquely trained and highly skilled, and we have 200 years of combined dental and orthodontic experience and knowledge. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and certifications, and years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

Janelle Ruhland Treatment Coordinator Cathy Kalinowski- Financial Coordinator Denise Daly - Insurance Coordinator Sherry Ruegsegger- Scheduling Coordinator Brandi Bruske- Scheduling Coordinator Holly Gwizdala- Lab technician Karen Lemmer Clinical Assistant Karen Weiler -Clinical Assistant Mary Michael Clinical Assistant Rachael Inskeep-Clinical Assistant

We understand that your choice of an orthodontist is an important one. Read below to find out more about our practice and why we are your best choice for orthodontic care in Bay City and the surrounding areas.

Dr. Copus has years of experience in providing exceptional orthodontic care. He earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Michigan and completed his advanced orthodontic training at Northwestern University. He has extensive and specialized training that enables him to provide his patients with professional, personalized treatments.

Dr. Copus is a 2018 Invisalign Platinum Provider. This designation signifies that he has treated a large number of patients with Invisalign, and completes continuing education each year in relation to Invisalign. What does this mean to you? Expertise you can trust!

Our team has 200 years of combined dental and orthodontic experience and knowledge. Our team stays up-to-date with the latest advancements in orthodontics by participating in orthodontic meetings, annual sessions and continuing education.

To help you achieve the beautiful, healthy smile you deserve, we offer innovative braces and appliances! From American Orthodontic brackets and arch wires, Empower clear ceramic braces, and Invisalign clear aligners to the Carriere motion appliance and AcceleDent accelerated orthodontics, we can make your treatment faster, more efficient and more comfortable!

Our office is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Itero Element digital impressions and Art Pro-Max digital X-rays. Using this digital technology, we can generate precise images of your mouth, custom fabricate a model of your teeth and customize bracket trays to increase the accuracy of your treatment.