Patrice Pellerin, DMD, Cert. Ortho, FICD

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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Patrice Pellerin, who serves patients in Quebec, Canada.

Dr. Pellerin is an orthodontist who provides specialized dental care for his patients in his private practices, Yul Ortho, in Lachine, Quebec, Canada and Ste-Catherine, Quebec, Canada. There, he and his team of professionals remain committed to providing patients with the most aesthetic, innovative, modern, and convenient orthodontic care in a comfortable, efficient, and positive environment.

He earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Montreal in 1985. During his studies in dentistry, he received the Senior Student Award from the Academy of General Dentistry and the Certificate of Merit from the American Society of Dentistry for Children.

After 4 years of practicing as a general dentist, he went on to pursue his post-graduate degree in orthodontics at the University of Montreal, graduating in 1991. Since then, he has maintained a private practice in Lachine. In 2010, he earned Fellowship status with the International College of Dentists in recognition of his achievements in dentistry, his contribution to the art and science of dentistry, and his involvement in the community. In 2017 he received a Fellowship from the International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics.

Since 2001, he has lectured internationally to share his practice philosophy on the highest aesthetics in every phase of orthodontic treatment and the importance of communication in all aspects of orthodontic practice. He is a 3M Oral Care Key Opinion Leader. Dr. Pellerin is also a clinical instructor for the Aesthetic Clinics at the University of Manitoba and the University of Montreal.

Furthermore, he is a member of the Order of Dentists of Quebec, the American Association of Orthodontists, the Canadian Association of Orthodontists, and the Quebec Association of Orthodontists, where he served for 7 years leading to his presidency from 1999 to 2000. 

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. As an orthodontist, Dr. Pellerin is responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of patient’s teeth and with their oral development. He utilizes the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.

Away from the office, Dr. Pellerin is an avid long-distance cyclist and triathlete, challenging himself to complete long-distance races for pleasure and to raise funds and awareness for different causes including the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and Jump Start Foundation. He also likes to travel and cook with his wife and daughters. 

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