Dr. Donald Shane Witherow DDS, MS
Orthodontist
1424 W Baddour Pkwy Suite A Lebanon TN, 37087About
Dr. Donald Witherow practices Orthodontics in Mount Juliet, TN. Comprehensive orthodontic treatment includes metal wires that are inserted into orthodontic brackets, which can be made from stainless steel or a more aesthetic ceramic material. The wires interact with the brackets to move teeth into desired positions. Being advanced in the field, Dr. Witherow may also use Invisalign or other aligner trays that have been designed to align a patients? smile. As an orthodontist, Dr. Witherow must recognize various characteristics of a malocclusion or dentofacial deformity, define the nature of the problem, including the etiology if possible, and design a treatment strategy based on the specific needs and desires of the patient.
Education and Training
Middle Tennessee State University Aerospace, B.S.
Loma Linda School of Dentistry DDS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Complexes of the G protein subunit gbeta 5 with the regulators of G protein signaling RGS7 and RGS9. Characterization in native tissues and in transfected cells.
- Expression levels of RGS7 and RGS4 proteins determine the mode of regulation of the G protein-activated K(+) channel and control regulation of RGS7 by G beta 5.
Awards
- Delta Dental Leadership Award Delta Dental
- Loma Linda Prince Award Loma Linda University
Treatments
- Orthognathic Surgery Prep
- Herbst Appliance Placement
- Forsus Appliance Placement
- Palate Expander Placement
- Thumb/finger Habit Appliance Placement
- Orthodontic Intervention
- Orthodontic Evaluation
- Invisalign
- Bite Correction
- Palate Expansion
- Malocclusions Treatment
- Braces
- Braces & Appliances
- Braces Consultation
- Orthodontic Appliances
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Retainers
- Braces / Orthodontics
- Orthodontic Adjustment
- Braces For Adults And Children
Professional Memberships
- Member American Dental Association
- Member American Association of Orthodontists
- Member Southern Association of Orthodontists
- Member Nashville Dental Society
Experience & Accolades
- Orthodontist2001 - 2006Pickron Orthodontic Care
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