Dr. Mike Kierl was born the 8th child of ten children to T. Phil and Betty Kierl. He was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He graduated from Notre Dame University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Kierl completed a post-graduate residency program at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry earning a specialty certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters of Science Degree in Orthodontics.

After Completing his specialty training in Orthodontics at the University Of Oklahoma College Of Dentistry he was invited to become a part-time faculty member in the Department of Orthodontics, which he still remains. He has been in private practice since 1989.

In 1999, Dr. Kierl earned the prestigious status of Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. This is a rigorous program of testing and reviews that only one in three Orthodontists ever achieve.

Dr. Kierl believes that it is important to continue updating his education by attending professional meetings, scientific lectures, and advanced education courses in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. By staying current with the advances in the field of Orthodontics, Dr. Kierl is able to provide patients the best possible up to date care.

He and his wife, Ann, have four children, Peter, Patraic, Maureen and Clare. He is active in his church where he has served on various committees and boards. He enjoys sports, spending time with his family and reading who done its (when he has the time!) Dr. Kierl has coached little league basketball and Jr. High football for many years.

Lacy has beena member of the team since 2000. She enjoys the day to day interactions with our patients! She loves spending time with her husband and children and well as her furbabies. Lacy also loves riding horses with her daughter.

Bev has been a member of the team since 1989. She enjoys seeing our patients excitement when their treatment has been completed! She loves spending time with her granddaughter, reading, watching sports and taking her dog Sophie for walks.

No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (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. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that not all orthodontists choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.

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 highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. 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 information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to the Clinical Examination where they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go through Certification Renewal every 10 years to maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.

Our goal is to provide the best possible individualized care in a clean state of the art facility. Dr. Kierl and his staff work with our patients and their families in a caring respectful manner to achieve the best possible smile that can be attained. We will do this in a safe, fun environment. Orthodontics is our passion!

Orthodontics is a major investment. The trust you place in Dr. Kierl is matched by a standard of excellence in personalized orthodontic care. We provide comprehensive treatment planning and use orthodontic dentistry to achieve your optimal dental health. Should a dental emergency occur, we make every effort to see and care for you as soon as possible.

As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. Dr. Kierl updates his education by attending professional meetings, scientific lectures, and advanced education courses in the field of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. By staying current with the advances in the field of Orthodontics, Dr. Kierl is able to provide patients the best possible up to date care.

Building a foundation of trust by treating our patients as special individuals is vital to our success. We understand how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how we can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with excellent, personalized care and service to make your visits as comfortable and pleasant as possible.

Infection control in our office is also very important to us. To protect our patients and ourselves, we strictly maintain sterilization and cross contamination processes using standards recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC).