Dr. Bruce Evans is a fifth-generation resident of Rapid City. His first career goal was to practice medicine, so he attended USD Medical School and graduated in 1984. During his senior year in medical school, he changed plans and decided to become an orthodontist. After an internship in Hawaii, he attended the University of Florida 's dental school and graduated first in his class. He completed his orthodontic specialty training at the University of Minnesota. The perpetual student finally began working in 1991. He is one of the very few 'double doctor' orthodontists in the United States. In his spare time, he enjoys snow skiing, mountain biking, hiking and waterskiing. He and his wife, Shelly, have three sons: Brady, Andrew and Samuel.

Dr. Brad Evans graduated from Rapid City Central and USD Medical School with highest honors. He became an eye surgeon and practiced medicine in Hawaii prior to returning to school. He completed his dental and orthodontic training at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. Dr. Brad has the unique distinction of having been a practicing ophthalmologist before entering the field of dentistry and becoming an orthodontic specialist. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, hiking, biking, scuba diving, jazz music and family time. He and his wife, Brenna, have a son, Rowan, and a daughter, Oona.

Dr. James Evans is retired now, but began Evans Orthodontics in 1969. He is a native of Rapid City and excelled in athletics during high school. He then played football for the University of Nebraska. He taught grade school and coached for 5 years before attending dental school at Loyola University in Chicago. He was elected president of his class and graduated at the top of his class. After completing two years of orthodontic specialty training at Loyola, he stayed on as assistant chairman and associate professor for several more years. In 1969, the family moved back to Rapid City where he developed a national and international reputation for his progressive treatment techniques. Dr. James Evans has continued his teaching worldwide. In 1996, he lectured in 16 different cities across the United States. He has also lectured in Europe, Asia, Canada and New Zealand. During the past 20 years, over 300 orthodontists have visited the Rapid City office to observe and learn his treatment methods. Dr. James Evans was inducted to the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame April 13, 2013.

The Evans family has over 100 years of combined experience in the field of orthodontics. Drs. Brad, Bruce, and James Evans professional affiliations include: American Association of Orthodontists, South Dakota Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, South Dakota Dental Association and the Black Hills District Dental Society. Dr. Brad is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bruce is a member of the South Dakota Medical Association.

1. OVER 100 OF THE AREA DENTISTS HAVE ENTRUSTED US TO TREAT THEIR CHILDREN! The Evans Orthodontic method of treatment is quite popular, not only with patients, but also with family dentists in this area. Over 100 of the area dentists have chosen Dr. Evans to treat either themselves or members of their family! This is a major vote of confidence by our colleagues and is one of the highest compliments an orthodontic office can receive. When fellow dental professionals choose your office to treat their families, it is obviously a major tribute to the quality of care you provide. A list of these dental professionals who have chosen us for their family's orthodontic care is shown below.

2. Over 50,000 satisfied patients Evans Orthodontics has treated over 50,000 patients including many children and grandchildren of former patients. Our desire is to make you a part of our orthodontic family in such a way that you will feel comfortable recommending our office to your family and friends. We are very proud of the fact that our practice receives over one-half or our new patients through referrals from former patients.

We have a family-oriented practice and are dedicated to providing energetic and fun-loving service for each patient. Much care was taken in the design of our new office to make each of your visits enjoyable and a truly positive experience. Our patient's senior pictures are proudly displayed throughout the office. These pictures are an outstanding example of the broad, beautiful smiles that Evans Orthodontics has created. We realize the significance of brace removal for our patients. We have a special celebration to congratulate our patients on this important day. Along with a gift, the team sings each patient a special song to commemorate the day!

The American Dental Association requires orthodontists to have at least two years of post-doctoral, advanced specialty training in orthodontics in an accredited program, after graduation from college and then dental school.

Our patients benefit from the knowledge and expertise of three skilled clinicians with over 80 years of combined experience as orthodontic specialists. It is especially helpful for difficult corrections in which the doctors consult with each other before, during, and after treatment. Another benefit of having three orthodontists available is that the office is rarely closed for any reason.

5. Drs. Bruce and Brad are the only two orthodontic specialists in the United States who practiced medicine before becoming practicing orthodontists. Doctors Bruce and Brad both completed medical school and practiced medicine before going back to dental school and orthodontic specialty training. Because of this background, they are uniquely qualified to treat patients with medical conditions superimposed upon misaligned teeth and jaws. These double doctor brothers continuously strive for a reputation of excellence in orthodontic treatment and personalized care.

6. Highly trained team Each member of our team is highly skilled and dedicated to providing energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. All of our orthodontic technicians complete a thorough training program, attend continuing education courses, are trained in CPR, and are required to take national certification examinations.

8. We have a satellite office. We have a satellite office that we use on a routine basis in Gillette, Wyoming. This convenience saves many families significant travel expense and time away from work or school.

9. State-of-the-art offices in Rapid City and Gillette, Wyoming You'll love it here! Our facilities were designed and built with your comfort in mind. We strive to exceed your expectations and want your visits to our office to be as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.

10. Convenient office location with ample parking Our office is located in Rapid City near Baken Park, behind the Westside McDonalds. You will enjoy visiting our warm, friendly facility. We are proud to provide easy access and ample parking at our outstanding location.

11. Reception area has free internet access, WiFi Hotspot, flat-screen TV, toddler play area, coffee bar for your comfort The reception area is spacious and includes a 42 inch flat-screen TV for your enjoyment. There is also a coffee bar for adults and a toddler area to keep younger siblings entertained. Included in the reception area is an internet surfing room, where you can check your e-mails or patients can study. You can also access the internet on your personal electronic devices via our WiFi Hotspot!

Patients can lie back while being treated and enjoy their own 19 inch flat-screen TV monitor with headphones. They can choose from a wide selection of G-rated cable TV programs or a DVD movie channel.

14. State-of-the-art treatment techniques The doctors at Evans Orthodontics are constantly striving to enhance our treatment methods in an attempt to improve the facial harmony, smiles and bites for all of our patients. We use proven state-of-the-art technology to move teeth efficiently while providing the highest quality treatment results.

15. State-of-the-art digital X-ray equipment Our new state-of-the-art digital imaging devices deliver the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM amount of radiation possible with today's technology. These images can be viewed immediately on computer monitors throughout the office.

17. Clear Damon braces Some of our more mature patients may choose to have clear braces on their upper front teeth. They are slightly less noticeable and may be an option if you are not a candidate for Invisalign treatment. www.damonbraces.com

18. Indirect bonding of braces for precise positioning Indirect bonding of braces is a very comfortable procedure and achieves the most accurate bracket positions of any technique. Since much of the work is done in the lab, your time in the chair is minimized.

19. Functional appliances (no headgear) Many orthodontic problems involve skeletal disharmonies. They may involve insufficient jaw growth or excessive growth. Because of our 'Face Focused' approach to treatment, we attempt to resolve these problems with functional appliances. This method usually prevents the need for a surgical procedure. Major modifications of jaw size can be achieved if treatment is started when the patient is young. We recommend first visiting the orthodontist at age seven.

'For the face, not the space.' With conventional braces, orthodontists are often forced to pull teeth in order to create space for crowded teeth. No one likes to have teeth removed, and a smile with a full display of teeth often produces a broader, more natural smile and a nicer profile. At Evans Orthodontics, we use the new Damon system which creates space naturally so most cases can be treated without extraction. In the few cases which still require extraction, space is made to improve the facial balance and to provide a natural smile and profile that will last a lifetime.

21. Emphasis on early interceptive treatment The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child get an orthodontic check-up no later than age 7. While your child's teeth may appear straight, there could be a problem only an orthodontist can detect. Of course, the check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine, and that can be comforting news. For each patient who needs treatment there's an ideal time for treatment to begin in order to achieve the best results. Early treatment gives Dr. Evans a chance to:

Orthodontic treatment can be successful at any age and about 25% of all patients today are adults. You'll be pleased to learn that braces will work with your current lifestyle. You can do almost anything with braces sing, play a musical instrument, dine out, kiss and even have your picture taken. It's never too late to improve the health of your teeth and gums. At Evans Orthodontics, we have successfully treated patients in their 60's and 70's.

24. Surgical orthodontics For non-growing patients with severe skeletal disharmonies, the doctors at Evans Orthodontics work as part of a team with an oral surgeon to correct the problem and achieve facial balance.

25.Clear Aligner therapy with Invisalign and Spark aligners Invisalign and Spark are the advanced way to straighten teeth and improve smiles. Using the latest technologies, Invisalign and Spark straighten your teeth without metal braces. This is done by using a series of comfortable clear aligners that straighten the teeth. This treatment method costs about the same as braces. You can visit their websites at www.invisalign.com Spark Aligners

27. Latest infection control procedures Our commitment is to maintain the highest level of safety and well-being for our patients and team. Our practice meets or exceeds all of the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection Agency for infection control procedures in an orthodontic environment.

30. We have installed a hospital-grade air purification machine into our HVAC system. It generates intense UV-C light and effectively destroys all airborne pathogens, including the coronavirus. The unit is large enough to treat all of the air in our building. It also breaks down volatile organic compounds, which we will be using more now, as we thoroughly decontaminate our work areas between patient visits

33. Insurance accepted We are experienced in working with insurance companies. We work with all types of insurance policies and want to be sure you receive all the benefits to which your family is entitled.

39. Fun patient involvement contests and great prizes Our patients love our fun contests with great prizes like Wal-Mart, Target, Starbucks and Scheels gift cards, Webkinz, movie passes, or a laser pen with a flash drive! They are excited to earn points on their Smileage Plus cards which they can save up and redeem for awesome prizes!

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