Award-winning Orthodontist Dipak Chudasama Joins #1 Choice for Braces and Invisalign Apple Orthodontix in Lewisville, TX

LEWISVILLE, TX, April 28, 2011 (Press-News.org) No doubt about it. Dipak Nanalal Chudasama, BDS, MS, MORTH RCS, CAGS, MBA is a team player. He learned that from his years as a world class athlete. So when offered the chance to join the largest orthodontic team in North Texas, Chudasama enthusiastically accepted. He now runs the Lewisville, TX office for Apple Orthodontix.

Dr. Chudasama is a man with a diverse background.

He was born in Mombasa, Kenya and represented his country in table tennis tournaments in India, Tokyo and South Korea. He was an elite cricketer on the Kenya National Cricket team from 1990-1999 where he broke records in caps, runs and top scores and played in two World Cup championships.

He travelled to three countries to complete his orthodontic training. He earned his BDS degree at Mangalore University in India in 1988 and his MS degree in orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Institute in London, UK in 2003. In 2008, he was awarded the Excellence in Orthodontic Education Award from the Southern Association of Orthodontists. In 2009, he completed his orthodontic graduate program at Jacksonville University in Florida, where he also taught orthodontics and was twice named Academic Professor of the Year. That year, he also completed his Executive MBA program at Jacksonville University.

In between his BDS and MS, he practiced general dentistry for 10 years in Nairobi, Kenya. In 2004, he earned diplomas of membership in orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons of England and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. In 2008, he became a Fellow of the Roth Williams Advanced Orthodontic Education program. And along the way, he developed a passion for archwire research. He is widely published and as director of research at Jacksonville University, he conducted trials on a new clear wire.

Dr. Chudasama recently left his teaching position at Jacksonville University to become a full time clinician at Apple Orthodontix. "I'm a clinician first and foremost," says Chudasama. "Orthodontics is a hands-on profession, a people profession. I'm very pleased to be in a clinical setting where I can apply my academic knowledge while I continue to refine my technical and interpersonal skills. I fully intend, however, to return to teaching part-time. It's important to merge the academic with the practical in this profession."

He also added, "It's an honor to go to orthodontic school. I believe graduates have an obligation to give something back to their schools-- to teach and mentor-- so that new students are exposed to the best clinical minds."

Michael Black, spokesman for Apple Orthodontix, commented," We're very pleased to have Dr. Chudasama join us. He's a seasoned professional with many years of experience both as a practitioner and as a professor. We welcome Dr. Chudasama to our practice."

Apple Orthodontix has been in business for more than 25 years and is the largest provider of orthodontic care in the Dallas and Ft. Worth, TX area. They have 16 convenient locations in Ft. Worth, Denton, Plano, Frisco, Mesquite, Arlington, Dallas, Lewisville, Rockwall, Little Elm, The Colony, Irving, Richardson, Cedar Hill and Bedford, all staffed by orthodontic specialists. Apple provides metal, clear, Invisalign and lingual braces. They offer a free exam and consult to get started and interest-free, affordable pay plans. Family discounts and cash options are also available.

Dr. Chudasama practices in the Lewisville at Vista Ridge office at 2417 S Stemmons Fwy. To make an appointment for a free consult or for more information, call 1-888-611 APPLE or go online to www.appleortho.com.

For more information, contact: Barbara Brounoff, Nick Alexander Productions, 903-356-3993. Email: barbara@nickalexanderproductions.com.