Dr. Gerald W. Wesley is a native of southeast Michigan. He grew up in the town of Marine City where he enjoyed the outdoors as well as athletics that included football, basketball and track. Dr. Wesley graduated from Western Michigan University with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences in 2009. He then attended the University of Detroit Mercys School of Dentistry where he graduated with honors in 2014, earning his D.D.S. His education continued at Detroit Mercy until he completed his Orthodontic specialty program and earned an M.S. in Orthodontics in 2016. During his time in Detroit Mercys Orthodontic program, he completed his thesis that dealt with TMJ, condylar morphology, and cone beam computed tomography. This experience greatly broadened his knowledge of the gnathologic system. Dr Wesley is a committed lifelong student! He has logged over 70 hours of continuing education credits in this past year alone. His orthodontic interest are focused on advancing technologies and any topic that involves treating the person as a whole (beyond the smile!). This includes airway-friendly treatment, temporomandibular joint management, and soft tissue management. Dr. Wesley is a member of:
American Board of Orthodontics Certified American Association of Orthodontists Michigan Association of Orthodontists Great Lakes Association of Orthodontist American Dental Association Michigan Dental Association Macomb County Dental Association.
Outside of the office, Dr. Wesley keeps busy with several other interests which include road cycling, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and attending music concerts of all sorts. Perhaps his greatest passion beyond his family, friends, and career is traveling. Over the years he has spent months at a time in between his studies backpacking around Europe, Icleand, Thailand, and our beautiful U.S.A. Dr. Wesley is always looking for a new adventure. When you come in to meet him be sure to share your thoughts, talents, and interest.
The Lifetime Orthodontics Team is one of the best around! Each and every one of them is dedicated to providing the greatest patient experience on every single visit. The entire team has made a commitment to excellence, and they all take great pride in the quality of their work. The laughter you can hear roaring through the office is the lifeblood of the practice! The enthusiasm, energy and compassion are quickly evident when you set foot in the office. They are happy to share their thoughts of encouragement or to answer any concerning questions. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of our team members. Here, we are all family, and we will treat every one of you like you were one of ours.
We are blessed with a simply amazing team! We are authors and animal lovers. We are hikers and baseball players. We are painters and builders. We are DIYers and home improvers. We are guitar players and yoga masters. We are readers and campers. We love our families.
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, however board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), an individual orthodontist is thoroughly tested by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment. The most fair, reliable and valid testing methodology is utilized to test clinical proficiency in an objective manner. The ABO certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics.
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists personal commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thorough Written Examination (240 questions) covering all areas of orthodontics and dental facial orthopedics which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board examination allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Scenario-based Oral Clinical Examination where they are objectively evaluated on their knowledge, abilities and critical thinking skills based on proficiency and clinical excellence in four core performance areas/domains. Both examinations take significant preparation and time. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a limited time period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.