Dr. Mike Cotzas, DDS

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Mike Cotzas, who serves patients in New Canaan, Connecticut. 

Dr. Cotzas is a board-certified orthodontist at Orthodontic Associates of New Canaan, helping each patient achieve the healthy, straighter smiles they deserve. 

A practice limited to orthodontics for children and teens, the goal of Orthodontic Associates of New Canaan is to provide high-quality orthodontic treatments using the most innovative technology and materials for all patients and achieve the best outcome possible.

Growing up in upstate New York, Dr. Cotzas attended New York University where he majored in biology as an undergraduate. He then went on to Columbia University, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. From there, he completed a General Practice Residency at New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, and his post-doctoral training in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at Montefiore Medical Center.

In order to keep up to date with the latest techniques, technologies, newest information and methods around the country, Dr. Cotzas enjoys attending conferences and participating in continuing education courses for professional development.

Dedicated to staying at the forefront of the latest orthodontic advancements, he is a member of the College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, and the Connecticut State Dental Association.

Delivering results, Dr. Cotzas is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). The ABO is the global leader in orthodontic board certification and sets the standards of care for excellence in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.

On his time off from work, Dr. Cotzas enjoys traveling, skiing, and being a foodie.

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