
Dr. David M. Sarver DMD, MS
Dr. David Sarver received his DMD from UAB and MS in Orthodontics from the University of North Carolina in 1979. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, is a Fellow in the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He has been honored by the American Association of Orthodontists to present the Salzmann, Mershon, and Edward H. Angle lectures to the Annual meetings. He is co-author (with Dr. Proffit and White) of the surgical text “Contemporary Treatment of Dentofacial Deformity”, and is co-author the 4th, 5th and 6th editions of Proffit’s classic textbook “Contemporary Orthodontics”. He recently published his text “Dentofacial Esthetics-From Macro to Micro” with Quintessence. He has published more than 80 scientific articles and 20 book chapters. He has given more than 400 professional presentations in the United States, Europe, Australia and the Middle and Far East and has been featured on several national television programs including the “The Today Show”. He was named recipient of the Blair Award from the AAOF in 2022.
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- Credits1 CEAdjunctive Esthetic Surgery for the Adult Patient
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MSDavid Mathews, DDS - Credits1.5 CETHE ART AND HUMANITY OF ORTHODONTICS: MAKING YOUR PATIENTS INTO CHAMPIONS - EDWARD H…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - Credits2 CEThe Aging Face concept was initially recognized as excellent knowledge for us to incorporate into our macroaesthetic planning…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - Credits1.5 CEThis presentation will focus on the science and art of smile esthetics…
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$30Standard Price - DateMay 2, 2016Credits1 CEOrthodontic treatment planning is often driven by either first impression or “that’s the way we always treat that.” What seems to be routine, even mundane, makes it easy for us to overlook the variations that make each patient different…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - Credits1.5 CEThe incorporation of technology into the orthodontic practice continues at a dizzying pace…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 5, 2018Designing a smile has accepted norms and ideals, but contemporary orthodontic treatment planning requires tailoring a treatment plan to the individual needs and desires of the individual patient. This requires us to treat the case presentation as a two-way street…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateJuly 23, 2019Credits1 CETrends in orthodontics come and go. Remember when the popular buzz words were "Start with the face" or "Facially generated treatment planning"? With current focus on smiles, maybe we forgot where to start. This presentation will bring both smile and face into focus for complete treatment planning…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MSFreeStandard Price - DateMay 18, 2015
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateJanuary 24, 2016
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 3, 2016
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateApril 24, 2017Patients seeking esthetic treatment today wish to enhance their appearance for improved self-esteem and quality of life. Many have suggested use of the term appearance in conjunction with the term esthetics because it involves a broader assessment of the patient than just the smile…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 5, 2018Designing a smile has accepted norms and ideals, but contemporary orthodontic treatment planning requires tailoring a treatment plan to the individual needs and desires of the individual patient. This requires us to treat the case presentation as a two-way street…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 5, 2019Trends in orthodontics come and go. Remember when the popular buzz words were "Start with the face" or "Facially generated treatment planning"? With current focus on smiles, maybe we forgot where to start. This presentation will bring both smile and face into focus for complete treatment planning…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMarch 26, 2021Credits0.5 CEAn exploration of the history of customized orthodontics, leading to today and its impact on the modern orthodontic practice…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MSAlfred C. Griffin, DDS, DMD, PhD, MMsc - DateJune 25, 2021Concepts in smile design continue to evolve rapidly in the orthodontic specialty. Drawing on our interdisciplinary collaborative experiences, much has been learned from our restorative colleagues…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateJune 25, 2021Credits0.75 CEConcepts in smile design continue to evolve rapidly in the orthodontic specialty. Drawing on our interdisciplinary collaborative experiences, much has been learned from our restorative colleagues…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 23, 2022Dentofacial esthetics is made up of macro, mini and microesthetic elements. Each one is important, but when the clinician can hit all cylinders, the results can be exhilarating! In this presentation, Dr…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 23, 2022We have many choices in each individual in orthodontic treatment. What we choose to do most often really boils down to what we do for her own children. In this presentation, Dr. Sarver will present many cases in which the choice in treatment really boils down to that fundamental question…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 23, 2022Credits1 CEWe have many choices in each individual in orthodontic treatment. What we choose to do most often really boils down to what we do for her own children. In this presentation, Dr. Sarver will present many cases in which the choice in treatment really boils down to that fundamental question…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS$0Standard Price - DateApril 23, 2023Early treatment, or interceptive treatment, has been a topic of debate for many decades. Some orthodontists are fierce advocates while others deem it unnecessary…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateJanuary 26, 2024There is collective agreement on the characteristics of an excellent occlusal finish. We all know that a poorly planned case often is doomed to overly lengthy treatment times or a poor finish…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS - DateMay 5, 2024There is ample evidence that a person’s appearance has an effect on their sense of well-being and how they feel about themselves, and how others perceive them…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS$0Standard Price - DateApril 26, 2025When a patient presents with an asymmetric smile, the dental team is often guilty of immediately thinking of solutions before a thoughtful diagnosis. A periodontist often sees an asymmetric smile in need of crown lengthening, an oral surgeon a skeletal problem, the orthodontist where TADs come in…
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David M. Sarver, DMD, MS