Meet the Doctors
Dr. Michael Ferry
Dr. Michael Ferry, a Board Certified Orthodontist, is a Cranston native. Graduating from La Salle Academy in Providence, he went on to receive a BA degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder. He completed his dental training at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Ferry then returned to Cranston and practiced general dentistry for five years. During
this time he served as President of the Cranston Dental Society for three years (and is
currently serving his fourth term) and was a part-time faculty teacher at the Community
College of RI Dental Hygiene program. Following his interests, Dr. Ferry completed a three-year residency at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx, NY, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year.He has made two humanitarian trips to Haiti to provide dental services to the poor and destitute in villages around Jeremie. Like his father, he remains active with the Haitian Health Foundation as a volunteer.
He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the North East Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Rhode Island Dental Association, Cranston Dental Society, Rhode Island Association of Orthodontist and Vanguard Society (AAOF).
Outside the office, Dr. Ferry spends time with his wife, Jennifer, and two children, Cassidy and Greyson. In his spare time, Dr. Ferry plays ice hockey and enjoys fishing, skiing and golf.
Three Catagories of Orthodontics
Because of the rapid technological advances in the various fields of dentistry, it is virtually impossible for any one dentist to be proficient in all of them. That is why most patients seek out an orthodontic specialist to treat dental problems. There are three catagories of practitioners:General Dentists
The general dentist may perform orthodontics as part of his or her practice, but does not limit specialization to orthodontics.The Orthodontic Specialist
Just as medical doctors may specialize in a certain area (obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery, etc.), a dentist may specialize in orthodontics by completing an intensive 2- or 3-year residency at an accredited university or hospital.Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
Board certification is the highest level an orthodontist can aspire to; only about 18% achieve it. Both Dr. Ferry's are proud to be a Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics. To earn this certification, an orthodontist must demonstrate broad experience, exceptional skill and in-depth knowledge. He is required to submit documented case histories of his patients to a panel of experts who evaluate the quality of care given. He must pass a very difficult oral and written examination.Back to Top
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