Warmth of a Smile

Butterfly Shirt

We love Samara Brown's butterfly shirt! The Butterfly System is our signature series of braces designed here. Samara is a member of Kalamazoo Orthodontics Kid's Club. 

It is important that we continue to regularly monitor the facial growth and development of youngsters until they are ready to begin their orthodontic care. Dr. Bowman has a conservative approach to early treatments but, like Samara, he hopes to see youngsters at 7-8 years old for an initial, complimentary evaluation to assess their possible future orthodontic needs.

Adult Orthodontic Benefits

Adult Orthodontic Benefits.  Think you're "too old" to get a beautiful new smile?  Actually, not.  From 8-80+, the benefits of improving your bite and your smile are stunning.

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Joseph Enos received his new smile c/o Kalamazoo Orthodontics, Butterfly System braces, and AcceleDent.

Frosty Birthday

Very Happy Birthday to Team KO's Insurance Coordinator, Therese Bartholomew. Although a chilly winter weekend, we hope that Therese has had a warm and enjoyable celebration.

If you'd like more information about our KO Bracing Team: http://www.kalamazooorthodontics.com/Meet-the-Team/Meet-the-KO-Team.aspx — at Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Dr. S. Jay Bowman.

Colorful, Comfortable, Concept - Butterfly System

Our Butterfly System braces: colorful, comfortable, and a concept.

http://www.kalamazooorthodontics.com/Treatment-Innovations/Butterfly-System-reg.aspx — at Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Dr. S. Jay Bowman.

Beginning to End

From the beginning to the end . . . Camila Castillo is new to the braces experience at Kalamazoo Orthodontics and we love her cool tee-shirt (it makes us smile, too). At the other end of the spectrum, Zachary Koehnne has crossed the braces finish line and is beaming an out of this world new smile. Congratulations!

Enjoyable Orthodontics Went Smoothly

Josh Uhl enjoyed his Kalamazoo Orthodontics treatment with our Butterfly System braces, Horseshoe Jet appliance, and as part of our AcceleDent prospective study.

Seminars Editorial Board

Dr. Bowman is proud to have been invited to join the Editorial Board of the "Seminars in Orthodontics" journal by the Editor-In-Chief, Dr. Moskowitz.  Dr. Bowman was the Guest Editor for the December, 2014 Seminars issue that he entitled, "All Roads Lead to Rome:  New Directions for Class II."

http://www.semortho.com/content/edboard

Birthday Braces

Braces on your birthday!  Birthday wish, you got it!  Jacob Burgess had his Butterfly System braces placed on his birthday and was all "thumbs-up" and since he's also a Star Wars fan, he asked to pose with our collection at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

Brace Brothers

Brace Brothers:  Quinten and Elijah Johnston.  A couple of good looking young men with plenty of personality.  Quinten is in the midst of comprehensive orthodontic treatment while his younger brother, Elijah, is in a preliminary phase of care-both wearing our signature Butterfly Braces System at Kalamazoo Orthodontics.

WynD Machine

Congratulations to my hometown friend, Wayne Dowell (aka Wynd Machine), on the release of his latest CD, “Spot Lights and Stage Doors.” Special thanks to Wayne for inviting me to be a part of the creative process and including some of Dr. Bowman’s lyrics and concepts in this project. 

If you’d like to hear some of Wayne’s incredible work:
http://www.reverbnation.com/wyndmachine

A Tale of Two Taylors

A Tale of Two Taylors. Taylor Hoek has a lovely smile from Kalamazoo Orthodontics . . . Bruce, the shark from Jaws, not so much. Taylor Papesh truly has a rockstar smile produced with Dr. Bowman's signature Butterfly System braces.

Presentation for Hu-Friedy

Dr. Bowman gave a presentation in Chicago on Invisalign and his Clear Collection of instruments thanks to Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC and Senior Product Manager, Megan Mendes.

Love to See Your Valentine's Smile

We'd love to see your best Valentine's smile. Post your smile-in-progress with braces or the final results. Here's our Instagram hashtag:  ‪#‎kazooortho‬

No Metal - Invisalign TEEN at Kalamazoo Orthodontics

No Metal?  Kalamazoo Orthodontics' Invisalign TEEN patient, Hayden Lane-Davis discusses the advantages of wearing clear aligners.  KO is the only Invisalign Elite Provider in Southwest Michigan with the most experience with Invisalign and Invisalign TEEN.

Clinical Training with Lori Garland-Parker

Team Kalamazoo Orthodontics completed 2-days of clinically-oriented training with stellar consultant, Lori Garland-Parker. We look forward to showing-off to patients our best-in-show service and smiles, that is why we continue to update our skills and refine our expertise. Thank you to Lori for her excellent guidance and team brainstorming.

Win Wii U!

Wii Want U to win a Wii U from Kalamazoo Orthodontics. 

Brush-up on your brushing for a chance to win Wii U.

My Teacher Rocks

oes your teacher ROCK? If so, you can nominate he or she and the winning teacher will be recognized with a pizza party courtesy of Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Dr. S. Jay Bowman. Ballots are available at our practice and entries must be submitted by May 1st!

Seminars Article Interest

Kalamazoo Orthodontics - Dr. S. Jay Bowman

Just now · 

Dr. Bowman's opinion article in Seminars in Orthodontics generated some interest in the past year.

http://www.semortho.com/article/S1073-8746(13)00078-9/fulltext

Invisalign Elite Provider 2015

Speaking for Northern California Angle Society

Dr. Bowman was honored to be invited as the featured speaker for the members of the Northern California Angle Society meeting held in San Mateo. Also in attendance were the orthodontic residents from both the University of Pacific and the University of California at San Francisco programs.

What is the Edward H. Angle Society?
ON NOVEMBER 17, 1930, twenty-two former graduates of Dr. Angle’s School of Orthodontia met in Chicago. The purpose of their meeting was to “find some way to carry forward Dr. Angle’s ideals of orthodontia.” That day, the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists was born.
Angle Society Members Are Characterized By Excellence In The Field
The forty-six charter members of the Angle Society of Orthodontists were giants in the field of orthodontics. Founding members included the late Dr. Angle’s wife, Dr. (Mrs.) Anna Hopkins Angle, Director of the Angle School and herself one of the first women in dentistry and orthodontics, as well as Drs. Brodie, Tweed, Noyes, Broadbent, Hahn, Steiner, and Hellman, all of whose contributions to the field of orthodontics has been legendary.
Today, the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists has over 500 members worldwide. Characteristics of Angle Society members include excellence in orthodontics as well as participation and involvement in dental, orthodontic, academic, and civic organizations.
Membership Is Achieved By Invitation Only

Many thanks to orthodontist Jay Bowman for a fabulous orthodontic presentation "View from the Trenches" President Greg Wadden.   Dr. Bowman is a member of the Eastern Component of the Edward H. Angle Society.

Michigan's Most Thanked Orthodontist

Hi Dr. Bowman,We reviewed feedback and thanks that you have received from patients on HealthTap+, and found that you have so far received 146 Thanks from the people you helped. I'm delighted to tell you that you are the Most Thanked Orthodontist in Michigan! 

Congratulations on receiving so many Thanks.

Geoffrey W. Rutledge MD, PhDChief Medical OfficerHealthTap+