After working in the manufacturing and robotics industries, Dr. Fischer decided he wanted to do something more fulfilling and set his sights on a career as an orthodontist. This was an easy choice as it allowed him to apply the technical and scientific skills he developed while in the manufacturing industry to the specialty of orthodontics, where bio-engineering and art are combined to produce an esthetic smile with ideal function.
He was accepted to the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 1994. During his undergraduate dental training, he worked as a research assistant in an on-going study in cranio-facial growth and development. In addition, he was recognized with the AADPA/ODTPA award for Excellence in Dental Practice Administration.
Dr. Fischer was accepted to the orthodontic residency program at the University of Connecticut Graduate School of Dental Medicine for his specialty training in orthodontics. This required an additional three years of study and the completion of a research project and thesis at the Masters level in addition to his studies in the orthodontic department. Here he received specialized training in biomechanics from a leading researcher and professor in that field, Dr. Charles Burstone. Dr. Fischer received his Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics in 1997.
Dr. Fischer is a member of the American Dental Association, the Maine Dental Association, the Portland Dental Society, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeast Society of Orthodontists and the Maine Society of Orthodontists. He is Invisalign certified to treat both adults and teens and offers a full range of esthetic, metal and self-ligation braces.
Dr. Fischer began practicing in the Portland area in 2000. He and his wife Teresa, opened their own practice in Yarmouth in 2003. They live in Yarmouth with their two children. Outside of the office, Dr. Fischer enjoys spending time with his family, reading, photography, and he will happily discuss anything automotive.
Dr. Fischer believes in giving back to the community. He has participated in the Dental Lifeline Network, formerly Donated Dental Services, since 2007. This is an organization of dentists and orthodontists who provide no-cost dental and orthodontic treatment to underprivileged individuals.
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, well-trained team members! As a team, we are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive, nurturing environment. We promise to speak candidly with you about possible treatments as well as any risks and associated costs of treatment, and how treatment can address your individual needs as a patient.
Our staff is highly skilled, uniquely trained and strives to provide energetic, fun-loving service to each patient. Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and multiple certifications, and each team members has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advancements by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Dr. Fischers wife, Teresa, is the Office Manager. Teresa grew up in the Syracuse, New York area and received her Associates Degree from Katharine Gibbs School in Boston, Massachusetts. She previously worked as an Administrative Assistant at several large law firms in Boston, Massachusetts and Hartford, Connecticut. While environmental law was her favorite department, she also worked in real estate and corporate law.
Teresa has had extensive experience working with teenagers in her role as a Residential Director at Miss Porters School from 1998-2001. Miss Porters School is a private boarding school for girls, located in Farmington, Connecticut. She was responsible for overseeing a dormitory of freshmen, sophomores and juniors and assisting them with adjusting to boarding school life. Teresa enjoys the interaction she has with the patients and their parents at Fischer Family Orthodontics.