Dr. Michelle Mian Joins Staff of ARCH Orthodontics

Harvard-trained Orthodontist Dr. Michelle Mian of Boston has joined the staff of ARCH Orthodontics. The announcement was made by practice founder Dr. Robert Chavez and his son, Dr. Andrew Chase. ARCH, now in its 40^th year, operates several offices south of Boston and on Cape Cod.  Dr. Mian will primarily see patients at ARCH’s Hyde Park office.

Dr. Mian earned her BA in Chemistry, with highest distinction, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned her DMD degree cum laude from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where she also earned her MMSc / Orthodontics Certificate. She serves as Pre-Doctoral Director of Orthodontics and Lecturer at the HSDM where, as an Albert Schweitzer Fellow, she designed a sustainable dental screening program for local underserved children. Among her related activities: She performed HSDM Lab research related to Osteoarthritis, and designed and implemented a case study on cancer screening in Greece and Cyprus.

From teaching Orthodontic residents in Massachusetts to researching and volunteering at clinics across the globe, Dr. Mian says she has come to appreciate one common, overarching theme: “Orthodontics is a unique fusion of art and science that allows the ultimate reward of creating beautiful and long-lasting smiles. The enjoyment I derive from customizing each patient’s treatment plan is only superseded by the warmth felt from building lasting relationships — and smiles, of course. That feeling can be summed up by a final remark from one of my first patients: “Dr. Mian, Dr. Mian! Look! I finally like smiling now!” 

On the appointment, Dr. Chase said, “Dr. Mian shares the ARCH philosophy and passion –helping people of any age to improve their health and the appearance of their smiles, enjoying the challenges and the excitement of  giving patients a new look and  a new outlook through greater self-confidence.”

Dr. Mian is a member of the Harvard Society for Advancement of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontics, Massachusetts Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.  Her two brothers and one sister are all studying to enter the medical profession.  She resides in Boston where she has lived since her training. Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Mian is a tennis enthusiast who also enjoys travel, cooking and sculpture.

From now through March 31 any patient who refers a new patient to ARCH will be entered in a drawing to win a Bose portable speaker. ARCH offers free initial consultations (a $500 value) and no-interest financing.  The practice also offers courtesy discounts to families of military personnel, veterans and municipal employees in the towns where they have offices.  To schedule a no-obligation appointment, call 1-800-28- SMILE, email: smilemaker@archorthodontics.com  or visit   http://www.sesameblogs.com/archorthodontics .  ARCH Orthodontics offices are in Bridgewater • Brockton • Canton • Hyannis • Hyde Park  • Orleans  •  Randolph • Stoughton • Westwood.