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Meet Dr. Michael B. Guess — America's Super Orthodontist

36+ years of clinical excellence. 18,000+ smiles transformed. One of the most credentialed and recognized orthodontists in the United States.

Dr. Michael Guess — America's #1 Rated Super Orthodontist
One of America's Elite Orthodontists ★★★★★
The Doctor Behind the Legend

Dr. Michael B. Guess, DDS, MS, MA

If you have visited other orthodontists and felt like just another patient on a conveyor belt, Dr. Michael B. Guess is a different experience entirely. With two master's degrees, board certification since 1999, and a career that has shaped the orthodontic profession nationally and internationally — Dr. Guess is not merely an orthodontist. He is the orthodontist other orthodontists call when they encounter cases they cannot solve.

"On my list, Dr. Michael Guess ranks among the top two or three most talented individuals I have trained in four decades as an orthodontic educator and researcher."
— Dr. Ze'ev Davidovitch, Professor of Orthodontics Emeritus, Harvard University

Education

  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) — University of California, San Francisco
  • Master of Science in Orthodontics (MS) — Ohio State University
  • Master of Arts in Orthodontic Research (MA) — Ohio State University
  • Dental Acupuncture Certification — UCLA

Board Certification & Leadership

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthodontics — since 1999
  • Past President, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (CDABO)
  • CDABO EZINE Editor — 2014–2018
  • Key Opinion Leader, Dynaflex Corporation

National & International Recognition

  • Ranked One of America's Top Orthodontists — Independent National Survey
  • CDABO Speaker Award — 2013
  • CDABO Bishara Award of Merit — 2016
  • Featured: AmericasBestInMedicine.com
  • International lecturer — Harvard, Beijing Medical University, Shanghai Medical Hospital
Awards & Recognition

Decorated by His Peers, Trusted by 18,000 Patients

Dr. Guess's awards are not marketing claims — they are formal recognitions by the national organizations that certify and evaluate orthodontic excellence.

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One of America's Top Orthodontists

Named by independent national survey as one of America's most elite orthodontists — a distinction held by very few practitioners nationwide.

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Past President, CDABO

Served as President of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics — the top leadership position in his specialty.

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CDABO Speaker Award — 2013

Recognized by the College of Diplomates for outstanding contributions to orthodontic education through speaking and presentation.

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Bishara Award of Merit — 2016

The CDABO Bishara Award of Merit recognizes exceptional service and meritorious contributions to the orthodontic profession.

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CDABO EZINE Editor — 2014–2018

Four-year editorial leadership of the CDABO publication — shaping the national conversation in orthodontic practice.

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Inventor — Hybridis™ System

Creator and patent holder of the Hybridis clear aligner system — a proprietary treatment used by certified providers nationwide.

Career Timeline

36+ Years of Building the Most Exceptional Orthodontic Practice in the Region

From his UCSF dental degree to his Harvard lectures to his national ranking — every chapter of Dr. Guess's career reflects a commitment to excellence that most orthodontists never approach.

1988

Practice Founded

Dr. Guess opens his first practice in the Sacramento area, beginning what would become a 36+ year legacy of orthodontic excellence.

1999

Board Certification Achieved

Earns Board Certification from the American Board of Orthodontics — a distinction held by fewer than 30% of practicing orthodontists.

2012

President, CDABO

Elected President of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics — the highest elected position in his specialty organization.

2013

CDABO Speaker Award

Recognized nationally for outstanding educational contributions as a speaker and presenter at orthodontic conferences.

2014–18

CDABO EZINE Editor

Leads the national publication of the College of Diplomates, shaping orthodontic education content for four consecutive years.

2016

Bishara Award of Merit

Receives the CDABO Bishara Award of Merit for meritorious service to the orthodontic profession.

Ongoing

International Lecturer

Presents at Harvard University, Beijing Medical University, Shanghai Medical Hospital, and orthodontic conferences worldwide.

2024+

Nationally Recognized — Independent National Survey

Named the One of America's Top Orthodontists by independent national survey — 18,000+ patients and counting.

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America's Super Orthodontist — In His Own Universe

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