Since 2001, Dr. Derek R. Damon has been providing his patients in the Anacortes and Bellingham areas with exceptional orthodontic care, giving them beautiful, straight smiles! An accredited orthodontist, Dr. Damon is a dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the specialty of orthodontics.

Orthodontics runs in the Damon family, so rest assured that you are in great hands! In fact, Dr. Damon is the sixth orthodontist in his family, including his father, uncle, and cousins. He grew up in the Northwest, specifically western Washington, and attended the University of California-Berkeley. He then returned to the University of Washington for his dental degree. After two years of being a general dentist, Dr. Damon began his orthodontic residency at the University of Washington, where he received his orthodontic certification in 2001.

Dr. Damon feels it is important to stay on the cutting edge of orthodontics in order to offer the most advanced treatments to his patients. Thus, he maintains memberships in many prestigious professional organizations to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technology. He is currently a member of the:

During his spare time, Dr. Damon volunteers his time and talents to the local Mount Baker District Dental Society. For years he organized the MBDDS fundraiser which raised money for Dental Access programs.

At Derek Damon Orthodontics, our mission is simple: help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles through convenient orthodontic treatment. As a leading orthodontist serving the Anacortes and Bellingham, WA areas, we're proud to provide a wide range of orthodontic treatment options to our patients, and we strive to personalize treatment to suit the unique needs of our patients. But ultimately, our treatments are only as effective as the people providing them and that's why we're proud to have such an experienced, dedicated team at our two orthodontic offices.

We take great pride in our competent, friendly and highly-trained orthodontic team members, including our orthodontist Dr. Derek Damon. Our mission as an orthodontic treatment team is to provide world-class treatments while ensuring that every patient feels at home in our office, and we have the skills and experience to make every visit to our office a pleasant experience even for our youngest patients. As a team, we strive to put your needs first, and we'll take the time to talk candidly with you about your current situation and the treatments available to you, answering any questions you have to help you make the best decision for your smile and your life.