Dr. Colin Antony Mihalik DDS
Orthodontist
310 W Losey St 375th Dental Squadro Scott Air Force Base IL, 62225About
Dr. Colin Mihalik practices Orthodontics in Scott Air Force Base, IL. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Mihalik may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Mihalik must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Education and Training
Creighton University B.S. Mathematics 1986
University Of Texas Health Science Center Dental School DDS 1994
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill M.S. Orthodontics 2002
Board Certification
American Board of OrthodonticsAmerican Board of OrthodonticsABO- 2020
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Pre-doctoral Achievement Award International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Treatments
- Itero Digital Impressions
- Digital X-rays
- Invisalign
- Invisalign Teen
- Orthodontic Retention
- Surgical Orthodontics
- ITero® Element™
- 3D Conebeam Kodak 9500
- Indirect Bonding
- Retainer Instructions
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Association of Orthodontics
- Professional Member American Dental Association
- Professional Member Texas Dental Association
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