At Cordes Orthodontics, we commit ourselves to an uncompromised level of trust and respect that must co-exist between the patient, orthodontist, dentist and staff at every stage of treatment. Our team strives to provide superior service and the finest quality orthodontic treatment. We want to transform lives and smiles!
Many innovations have enhanced the profession of orthodontics since 1928 and the days of Edward Angle. Advances in orthodontics are constantly evolving. Here at Cordes Orthodontics, we take great pride in offering these revolutionary new systems that are designed to deliver the aesthetics our patients expect with benefits you can trust. Each one of these technological advances increases our efficiency, reduces chair time for patients, and improves quality, perfecting end results.
Dr. Cordes and the team at Cordes Orthodontics believe that enhanced diagnosis and associated technology will drive orthodontics in the future. Continued education and training on our part is key. It is our goal to ensure your long-term dental health and create a confident, beautiful smile!
Heather has been a vital part of Dr. Cordes orthodontic office for two decades so far, and she loves the changing environment of the field, from the technology to the patients! Theres always something new to learn and discover. Heather is one of 30 Certified Dental Practice Management Administrators in Massachusetts, with a bachelors degree from Westfield State University minoring in business.
When she isnt busy at the orthodontic office, you can usually find Heather at her 2 nd job volunteer trail work for the New England National Scenic Trail as section adopter and co-chair. She really enjoys leading hikes and activities through the Berkshire Chapter of the AMC for scouts and families. She also loves playing music in the Greater Westfield Community Band and in several local ukulele groups look out for her at open mics! Her favorite hobby of all, though, is repairing lawn mowers with her son Jacob.
Stephanie has been working alongside Dr. Cordes for well over a decade so far, and she really enjoys creating wonderful bonds with her patients. She does her best to create a warm, trusting environment at both of their Connecticut locations! As for her education, she attended Springfield Technical Community College and is certified in CPR.
Outside of work, Stephanie has an amazing husband and two wonderful children who are her world. Her biggest hobbies include lounging at the beach and spending quality time with her family. An interesting fact about her: shes actually an April Fools baby!
Lisa attended Our Lady of the Elms College for her education, and she is also certified in CPR. Today, she has been a proud member of Dr. Cordes team for nearly a decade! Whether shes in the orthodontic office or out in the local community, she loves the diverse opportunities her job brings on a daily basis.
Lisa and her husband Gregory have been married for well over 20 years in fact, they first met while working as ski instructors on the slopes of Mt. Tom. Together, they have two terrific boys Matthew, a sophomore at Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Jack, who is a senior at St. Marys Parish School. Together, they love making memories at the beach in Maine and snow skiing/racing in New England. Outside of work, Lisa herself can often be found watching her sons play baseball, cooking and entertaining at home for family and friends, doing fun chores like gardening, watering, and weeding, and listening to live music. She also continues to be a professional ski instructor her specialty is teaching very young children and moms.
Michelles career in the dental field covers nearly 30 years so far, and almost 20 of them were spent right here with Dr. Cordes! She completed her dental education at Springfield Technical Community College. What she enjoys most about her work as an orthodontic assistant is being able to interact so closely with the wonderful patients.
Michelle is the proud mother of one son and has three grandchildren as well. Whenever she isnt busy at the orthodontic office, you can usually find her crocheting, cooking, and planting flowers every spring.
Sarahs career in the dental field spans over eight years and counting, and she really enjoys being able to work directly with people in need. She received her training at Springfield Technical Community College and is DANB certified in radiology and infection control.
Sarah and her husband have two handsome, young boys at home. In fact, heres an interesting fact: she and her sister are actually married to brothers! When she has spare time outside of work, her biggest hobbies include gardening and practicing photography for her family and friends.
Shannon first joined our dental team nearly 15 years ago after completing her education at Springfield Technical Community College and the Porter and Chester Institute. What she enjoys most about her position at Cordes Orthodontics is getting to know each patient really well over time, as well as seeing their happy smiles when the braces finally come off!
Shannon has a great husband, three wonderful children, a dog, and a cat at home. In her spare time outside of work, you can usually find her hanging out with her family, going to the beach, and watching movies. She also loves being a Sunday school teacher on the weekends.
Basia is originally from Poland, and she attended college in Krakow. In fact, she came to America without knowing any English whatsoever today, she speaks it fluently! She is trained as a dental technician and also has certifications in infection control, radiation, and as a dental assistant. She has been working in the oral healthcare field for nearly 15 years so far. Her favorite part of this position is being able to see the final, beautiful results of a patients newly straightened smile!
Aimee has been a member of Dr. Cordes team for a full decade now. Originally from Enfield, she received her dental training from the Porter and Chester Institute. What she enjoys most about her position is getting to work so closely with adorable kids every day.
At home, Aimee is married with one daughter. Whenever she has spare time outside of the orthodontic office, she enjoys spending lots of quality time with loved ones. She is also a huge animal lover and has a dog who is 140 pounds!
At the age of nine, Dr. Cordes knocked out his front tooth while sliding down a hill in winter in fact, it happened at his birthday party! It was the first run of the party, and he was laying down on a runner sled and ended up colliding with a person who, to this day, is still his oldest and closest friend. His father packed the tooth into a snowball and brought him straight to the dentists office on a Sunday. His dentist re-implanted the tooth, and it lasted another 15 years before being replaced by a bridge and then an implant. That compassionate care was what first inspired him to consider the field of dentistry as a career.
A little later, in sixth grade, Dr. Cordes actually created a ceramic tooth as an art project by then, he knew he wanted to become an orthodontist in particular. He still has that childhood creation today, and it sits on his orthodontic office windowsill, symbolizing that dreams, determination, and hard work really do pay off in the end.
After attending Boston College, Dr. Cordes immediately enrolled in The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. After the completion of his first year, he took one year off while remaining at the dental school to complete research. The Dean tried to encourage him to do a joint DMD/PhD program, but his true interest was treating patients. Upon the completion of his doctorate, he was invited to stay at the university and complete a three-year specialty program in orthodontics while also earning a Masters in Dental Science. This residency program was extremely competitive, but he was able to secure a spot that year, there were 200 applicants for only four positions!
Today, Dr. Cordes regularly attends continuing education seminars and also teaches courses about orthodontics. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at The University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He really enjoys this work because the residents keep him on his toes by asking questions, and he is able to learn from them in turn about the latest orthodontic research theyre pursuing.
Dr. Cordes is happily married to his high school sweetheart. They have three sons together, all of whom have started non-profit organizations where they devote their unique talents towards benefitting pediatric patients at Baystate Medical Center and The Shriners Hospital! He loves living and working in Western Massachusetts/Northern Connecticut because of the four distinct seasons he has more hobbies than his free time permits. In the summer, he goes paddle boarding every morning and cycles with his wife in the spring and fall on the beautiful New Haven to Northampton Rail Trail. In the winter, the family skis together all over New England. You can also often find him tapping maple trees and making syrup. Yoga is also a big interest for him all year long.
Before any of that, though, Dr. Cordes is a proud dad and husband first. Since the kids are now in college, he and his wife spend much of the weekends on the road, visiting them at school, dropping off goodies from the grandparents, and yes, even picking them up for the weekend with their dirty laundry.
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 17 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestPatrick LaFond
2 years ago
Amazing experience with Dr Cordes and his team. I had a severe cross bite and required braces and then surgical correction of my jaw. Dr Cordes worked with the oral maxillofacial surgeon at UConn to help plan my course. Although I was the oldest person in the office most times, it was a great experience dealing with such a professional team. They were consistently helpful and kind, along with very patient with my many questions. After 3 years, I'm forever grateful and give my highest recommendation for orthodontics.
Ammie Aronson
2 years ago
Highly recommend Dr. Cordes and his staff are kind, caring and super nice. My son has been cared for well and it's been great experience.
Heidi Trottier
2 years ago
Dr. Cordes and staff are very professional and cutting edge technologically. They work together like a well-oiled machine and the outcome of our son's orthodontic treatment was very successful!
Heidi Trottier
3 years ago
Dr. Cordes and staff are very professional and cutting edge technologically. They work together like a well-oiled machine and the outcome of our son's orthodontic treatment was very successful!
James Busiere
3 years ago
Cordes Orthodontics provided and Awesome Orthodontic Experience! David & his entire staff are knowledgeable professionals and show the utmost respect for their patients. Myself and two children have gone through the process and I can tell you that David & staff have gone above and beyond, making sure we had the best smiles possible. I highly recommend Cordes Orthodontics to family and friends as I know they will receive the same outstanding treatment that my family received. Thanks Again David, The Busiere Family
Alina Shut
3 years ago
My invisalign treatment and process went super smoothly. Dr. Cordes and his staff are organized, well prepared, efficient, knowlegdable, and most importantly-- extremely nice. Very happy with my results and experience. Would highly recommend
James Busiere
4 years ago
Cordes Orthodontics provided and Awesome Orthodontic Experience! David & his entire staff are knowledgeable professionals and show the utmost respect for their patients. Myself and two children have gone through the process and I can tell you that David & staff have gone above and beyond, making sure we had the best smiles possible. I highly recommend Cordes Orthodontics to family and friends as I know they will receive the same outstanding treatment that my family received. Thanks Again David, The Busiere Family
Alina Shut
4 years ago
My invisalign treatment and process went super smoothly. Dr. Cordes and his staff are organized, well prepared, efficient, knowlegdable, and most importantly-- extremely nice. Very happy with my results and experience. Would highly recommend
Jennifer R
9 years ago
I have four children, two of which went to Dr. Cordes for braces. Dr. Cordes was always very nice, and the staff was great to the kids, but his results didn't seem to be as good as my other two children who went to another Orthodontist. My family moved, due to a divorce and layoff and having to find a job elsewhere and so my youngest two children went to an Orthodontist where we live now. My children were happy with both orthodontists, but the results of Dr. Cordes vs other Orthodontists do not seem to be as good. My children are all happy and always smile, but if I could start over, I would have had my children treated at a different Dr. Also, price wise, Dr. Cordes is slightly higher, but overall close to other Orthodontists.
Melissa Johnson
9 years ago
Dr. Cordes has been working with my children for the past 1.5 years. My son is autistic and has major oral sensory problems. My son lost a molar and was in need of a spacer, Dr. Cordes took his time with my son to make him feel comfortable and know what was going on. My son trust's Dr.Cordes and that is HUGE. Unfortunately, 4 months after the device was inserted my son was able to pull it out. This is not because it was not inserted properly, my son did not like it and continued to play with it till he got it out. I requested that Dr.Cordes put braces on my son to keep the gap open. This was an option according to Dr.Cordes but he felt my son would pull the braces off and that it would be a huge waste of money for me and that we should wait till he was older and able to understand more. In the meantime Dr.Cordes had been working with my daughters severe overbite and gaps. At every appointment my daughter goes in and comes out with a smile. I am beyond amazed at the results we have after just 13 months of heard gear and 6 months of braces!! I have never had problems getting an appointment for same day when needed. The office is set up to cater to the patient. Every child signs themselves in and has the option to go in alone. (but if you as the parent wish to join you can) This makes my daughter feel important and grown. There have been no hidden costs at all! The quote I was given at the consultation is all I have paid. I do not have to pay extra for urgent appointments or for bent headgear. Dr.Cordes knows his patients and I love that. He asks about school and sports and animals. he remembers things about his patients with out looking at charts and records. He remembers there faces and always treats them as people not numbers or patients. And the very best part about Dr.Cordes is that he genuinely cares. I have paid for my daughters braces and head gear, but nothing for my son (INS covered spacer). And Dr.Cordes peaks in my sons mouth when ever he is with his sister to check on the spacing of the missing molar. This is so far above and beyond any expectations I have ever had. He does not have to look, he is not bound by any contract, and he is not getting paid. Dr.Cordes checks because he cares. In the future he may or may not make $ of off my son. It is much to early to know and if the space remains open any further work will not be needed. For these reasons and many more Dr.Cordes will always be my first and only choice!
Heather Wyman
9 years ago
I have worked for Dr. Cordes for nearly 15 years and he is very community and family oriented. People that come to the office compliment us on our fantastic teamwork with staff who are certified assistants with DANB and are required to earn education credits annually, we use some of the most current technology, including digital x-rays and models, and our practice is always evolving to match the needs of our patients. Yes, orthodontic treatment is an expensive investment, but that is a fair trade off for a lifetime of a confident, healthy smile. I love reading the reviews of our patients here! As part of that commitment to families, I know that we have worked with insurance companies in the area to make sure we are accepting plans that many of our patients have, and work well with flex spending/HSA accounts to minimize out of pocket costs and have a great rapport with parents when creating a payment plan that will work best for everyone. I know that staff reviews may seem a bit "cheesy" to do, but I , and my children have had treatment here as well, and I wouldn't have chosen any differently.
Patti Smith Niemiec
9 years ago
Dr Cordes and the staff at Cordes Orthodontics are friendly, helpful, confident, and caring. Dr. Cordes takes the time with his patients, of any age, to explain what is being done and why. I like how it is all about the patient. I have three children that see Dr. Cordes and he makes them feel comfortable and informed about their care. They know if they have any questions or problems they will receive the right information that will help them. I also like the fact that my children's dentist is included in their orthodontic care and can also contact Dr. Cordes with any questions. I have recommended Cordes Orthodontics to many friends and they all have had great experiences. We love Cordes Orthodontics and our beautiful smiles.
Dave StLaurent
9 years ago
Dr. Cordes has been great to both my Daughter and myself. He not only quickly helped my Daughter but has been very patient with my very stubborn adult teeth and has helped me get a a great smile which I now use on a regular basis. With me it was not all about looks ...it was about good functionality as well. I think Dr Cordes has a great personality and both him and his staff are spot on with his treatment procedures. I would recommend him hands down. You deserve to have the best...go see him.
Kathy Sullivan
9 years ago
My daughter started with Dr.Cordes about 4 years ago he was our second opinion , (the first Orthodontist recommend breaking my daughters jaw and then putting on braces she was only 9 at the time ) We decided to get a second opinion and are so happy we did. She had the braces on for an overbite and after 1 year was able to have them removed with amazing results! She is no longer self conscience about her over bite .Dr cordes and Heather and the rest of the staff there are wonderful. We continued and my son went there for treatment as well ( he has had a fear of dentist from a young age I explained this at his fist visit and Dr Cordes made him feel totally comfortable) . Dr Cordes talks to the kids and has a way of making them understand what he is doing . We have recommended Dr Cordes to many and will continue to do so . As a matter of fact I will start treatment soon . I feel Dr cordes is a great orthodontist and has provided my family with excellent care and beautiful smiles .Worth every penny we spent.
Joli Hamilton
9 years ago
We have two in braces already and more on the way to the office. Dr. Cordes and his staff manage to make orthodontia something my kids have never complained about- the office is fun and set up to keep everything running on time! The kids especially appreciate the clear, respectful communication directly to them about how to care for their braces and teeth. I love that the entire staff works together to get great results.
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