Dr. Paul Ward is an orthodontist in Lansing and Okemos, Michigan. He specializes in providing quality orthodontic treatment for children and adults. Heutilizes only the best braces, including traditional, self-ligating, and the Invisalign system.
After high school, Dr. Ward attendedMichigan State University,then the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He was elected president of his dental class, earned an academic military scholarship, and again graduated at the top of his class. He was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society, and received numerous awards and honors.
After dental school, Dr. Ward served as a Captain in the United States Army. He was stationed at Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, Washington, where he practiced hospital dentistry, trained Red Cross volunteers, and was assigned to the 673rd Medical Detachment. Dr. Ward is the fifth consecutive generation of his family to have served in the armed forces.
After military service, Dr. Wardreturned to the University of Michigan, which is recognized as having one of the top orthodontic programs in the world. He completed a three-year residency and received a Master of Science in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Dr. Ward is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Ward has been in private practice in Lansing since 1999. He isactive in the greater Lansing community as well as in organized dentistry. He has served as president of the Michigan Association of Orthodontists, and as a state board examiner for the Michigan Orthodontic Specialy Exam. Dr. Ward also served on the peer review committee for orthodontics for the Michigan Dental Association. He served as editor for the Central District Dental Society, and volunteered in the Cleft Palate Clinic at Sparrow Hospital.
Dr. Ward and his wife have been married since 1990 and have two wonderful daughters. He enjoys attending local high school and collegiate sporting events, and is a patron of the Wharton Center. He also enjoys the outdoors and is an avid boater.
We put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment in a supportive and 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.
Our staff consists of team members with specialized training and certifications, and years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
At Ward Orthodontics, we strive to give our patients the best possible experience throughout their treatment. We do this by staying up to date with new technology, creating a comfortable environment, and providing a level of customer service second to none.
We pride ourselves on being technologically advanced in order to better serve our current and future patients. Our iTero Element machine allows us to take scans for Invisalign, impressions for retainers, and virtually place brackets on models for indirect bonding. Not only do these scans save time by eliminating various steps, but they help with accuracy and make our patients visits much more enjoyable!
Every time a patient steps foot inside our Lansing or Okemos office, our goal is to make sure they receive the highest quality of care. Dr. Ward and our team work hard to create a fun, friendly environment where everyone feels like they are part of the family.
Our top priority is to make our patients feel well taken care of. We provide one-on-one attention to make our patients experience the most comfortable and efficient. Dr. Ward and our team strive for excellent customer service and quality of care.