Dr. Mike grew up in the less sunny state of California where he became a member of the UCLA Bruins. He received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from UCSF, where he graduated top of his class and was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
He completed his specialty training in pediatric dentistry at Harvard School of Dental Medicine | Boston Childrens Hospital. His advanced program included extensive training in various sedation techniques, pediatric advanced life support, facial trauma, cleft and craniofacial conditions, and care for children with special healthcare needs.
Doing his part to advance knowledge in his profession, Dr. Mike serves as the pediatric expert reviewer for the Journal of American Dental Association (JADA). He is also a published author in the journal for his award-winning research on dental sealants.
Away from the office, Dr. Mike volunteers as an adjunct faculty member at Boston Childrens Hospital to train the next generation of dental students and residents. He and his wife Heather love the outdoors, paintballing, and grilling with family and friends.
After receiving his degree from KSU, hestarted his working careerin Oklahoma City. During this time, he wasn't always confident with his smile.As a result, hestarted orthodontic treatment and began to see his smile transform, confidence build, and he truly began smiling in pictures for the first time. His orthodontic experience dramatically changed the direction of his life, and ultimately he decided to pursue dental school in order to become an orthodontist.
Dr. Gabe has treated thousands of smiles during his career andloves treating patients with both traditional braces and Invisalign. He has become incredibly proficient with incorporating Invisalign into his treatment options and enjoys offering this approach to many patients who are seeking a more subtle and convenient way of receiving orthodontic treatment.
As a board-certified orthodontist, a designation held by only 30% of orthodontists, Dr. Gabecannot think of a better job hes suited for, and is honored to have the privilege of providing orthodontic treatment to the families he serves. He is passionate about serving others, enjoys meeting new families, and takes great pride in creating healthy, beautiful smiles.
Dr. Gabeis married to his wife, Maddie, and they have two Goldendoodles, Tallie and Jax. He loves being outdoors and enjoys triathlons, running, swimming, biking, skiing, hiking, sipping on a cup of coffee, and playing golf.
We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.