Innovative Orthodontics

Dr. Dan Bills Receives “Teacher of the Year” Honor at the University of Pennsylvania

2011-06-13T05:33:00.000-07:00

Dr. Dan Bills was recently named “Teacher of the Year” in the Department of Orthodontics at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. The award was given on Friday June 11, 2011 at the Department graduation banquet held at the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia. “To say that I was honored and surprised to receive this award would be the understatement of the century”, said Bills. “There are so many incredible Faculty members at Penn. I am just glad that the residents are enjoying what I am teaching them.”

As an Honors graduate of Harvard University and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Bills has always had a firm dedication to education and to his profession. Serving as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Orthodontics at Penn has allowed him the opportunity to pass on his innovative and cutting-edge approach to orthodontic treatment to the next generation of orthodontists.

As anyone who has ever spent any time at Innovative Orthodontics (Dr. Bills’ private office) will tell you, information and education play a key role in his approach to orthodontic therapy. He spends a great deal of one-on-one time with his patients and parents, and takes great pride in educating them about the many intricacies of orthodontic treatment. In addition, Dr. Bills is the Founder of the Innovative Orthodontics Institute, where he gives in-office lectures about key orthodontic issues to Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants. In his mind, orthodontic treatment and education are symbiotically linked, and one simply cannot exist without the other. It is his hope that this novel approach will ultimately change the way people think about orthodontics.

As the son of two teachers, the importance of education was instilled in Dr. Bills at an early age. He was a teaching assistant throughout his many years in school, and he immediately joined the Dental Staff at Virtua Hospital upon returning to South Jersey in 2004. He thoroughly enjoys teaching orthodontics to the dental residents at Virtua, and was honored as their 2008 “Teacher of the Year”. Dr. Bills joined the Faculty at Penn, the area’s only Ivy League Institution, in October 2010. Teaching at Penn has been a lifelong dream of his, and he has enjoyed this opportunity immensely. Apparently, the orthodontic residents at Penn have enjoyed it as well.

Dr. Dan Bills Installed as President of the Southern Dental Society of New Jersey

2011-05-19T10:30:00.000-07:00

Dr. Dan Bills, an orthodontist in Sicklerville, was recently installed as the President of the Southern Dental Society of New Jersey. The ceremony was held at Woodcrest Country Club in Cherry Hill on Wednesday, May 18th. “I am honored to assume the duties and responsibilities of this prestigious office,” said Bills, “and I will continue to serve the dental community in South Jersey and beyond to the best of my ability.”

Serving organized dentistry is nothing new for Bills. He served as the national Vice-President of the American Student Dental Association while in dental school and on the American Dental Association (ADA) Committee on the New Dentist while in his orthodontic residency. During that time, Dr. Bills was honored to also serve on the ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure, the ADA Council on Dental Benefit Programs, and the ADA Task Force on the Role of Patient Based Examinations. Most recently, he has served as a Committee Chair and a Delegate of the New Jersey Dental Association (NJDA) and as a Trustee and a member of the Executive Committee of the Southern Dental Society of New Jersey.

Founded in 1899, the Southern Dental Society of New Jersey is the professional organization for dentists practicing in the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem. The objective of the Society is to encourage interest in public dental health welfare, to cultivate the art and science of dentistry, to sustain and elevate the character and goodwill of the profession, and to promote health education, research, and study for mutual improvement.

“I could not be more excited about leading a Society with such a rich history and heritage,” said Bills. “It has been a dream of mine since I started my practice in South Jersey.”

Dr. Dan Bills is a private practice orthodontist (www.iortho.com) in Sicklerville, New Jersey. He is an honors graduate of Harvard University and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is also on the Orthodontic Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and is on Staff in the Department of Dentistry at Virtua Hospital. He can be reached in the office at 856.875.4600 or by email at drbills@iortho.com.

Dr. Dan Bills Joins the University of Pennsylvania Faculty

2010-10-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

Dr. Dan Bills was recently given the appointment of Clinical Associate in the Department of Orthodontics at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania. As an Honors graduate of Harvard University and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Bills has always had a firm dedication to education and to his profession. This Faculty appointment will allow him the opportunity to pass on his innovative and cutting-edge approach to orthodontic treatment to the next generation of orthodontists.

As the son of two teachers, the importance of education was instilled in Dr. Bills at an early age. He was a teaching assistant throughout his many years in school, and he immediately joined the Dental Staff at Virtua Hospital upon returning to South Jersey in 2004. He thoroughly enjoys teaching orthodontics to the dental residents at Virtua, and was honored as their 2008 “Teacher of the Year”. Joining the Faculty at Penn, the area’s only Ivy League Institution, has been a lifelong dream of his, and he could not be more excited about this opportunity.

As anyone who has ever spent any time at Innovative Orthodontics (Dr. Bills’ private office) will tell you, information and education play a key role in his approach to orthodontic therapy. He spends a great deal of one-on-one time with his patients and parents, and takes great pride in educating them about the many intricacies of orthodontic treatment. In addition, Dr. Bills is the Founder of the Innovative Orthodontics Institute, where he gives in-office lectures about key orthodontic issues to Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants. In his mind, orthodontic treatment and education are symbiotically linked, and one simply cannot exist without the other. It is his hope that this novel approach will ultimately change the way people think about orthodontics.

Dr. Dan Bills Listed by Philadelphia Magazine as “Top Dentist”

2010-02-03T08:54:00.000-08:00

In their February 2010 issue, Philadelphia Magazine featured what they called a “comprehensive guide to the city’s very best dentists”, and Dr. Dan Bills was honored to be named to that elite list! What makes this honor even more exciting is that unlike some “Best Of” lists that are chosen by readers and the general public, this one was chosen by Dr. Bills’ peers. According to Philadelphia Magazine, letters were sent to every dentist in Philadelphia and the surrounding eight-county area inviting them to nominate three peers that they considered the best in each dental specialty. Six hundred and fourteen dentists took the survey, and the individuals with the most votes in each specialty received the “Top Dentist” distinction.

Dr. Bills was one of only 6 South Jersey orthodontists, and one of only 3 in Camden County, named to this elite list. This honor is a testament to that fact that other area dentists appreciate the quality results and superb customer service that patients receive in his office. When Dr. Bills opened Innovative Orthodontics, his goal was to utilize technology to its fullest in order to create beautiful smiles and faces in the most esthetic, efficient and comfortable way possible. The realization of that goal has resulted in an office and treatment philosophy that will undoubtedly change the way you think about orthodontic treatment.

The practice of orthodontics has undergone a technological revolution in recent years, and Dr. Bills’ practice is a direct reflection of that. The practice is housed in a modern, state-of-the-art facility with a firm dedication to technology. From the moment you walk in the front door, the warm environment will remind you more of a spa than a dental office. As far as patient care is concerned, every step of the process – from patient check-in, to diagnosis, to patient education, to treatment planning, to treatment delivery – is aided by the use of computers. In addition, Dr. Bills uses the most advanced orthodontic techniques available, including Invisalign and Damon Braces. All of this ultimately leads to increased patient comfort and convenience and decreased treatment times. Additionally, these techniques allow Dr. Bills to treat the vast majority of his cases without the need to extract permanent teeth – a fact which his patients greatly appreciate.

Under Armour's Jaw-Dropping Technology Now Available to South Jersey Athletes

2010-01-14T11:40:00.000-08:00

Visiting the orthodontist has long been proven to improve a person's appearance, self-esteem, and overall health. With the introduction of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear, visiting Innovative Orthodontics, the office of Dr. Dan Bills, can improve an athlete's strength, endurance and reaction time and can reduce athletic stress.

As an authorized provider of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear, Dr. Bills has begun fitting South Jersey athletes with Under Armour's innovative new line of custom mouthpieces and mouthguards designed to improve athletic performance.

Powered by ArmourBite, patented mouthwear technology developed by Bite Tech, Inc., Under Armour Performance Mouthwear relieves pressure on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and prevents the excessive production of performance-sapping hormones. The tremendous benefits of this innovation were even featured in a recent New York Times article.

As an authorized provider, Dr. Bills and his Team at Innovative Orthodontics are able to equip local athletes with the same technology used by hundreds of professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes. The easy and completely painless custom-fitting process typically takes less than 20 minutes.

Dr. Bills offers both the UA Performance Mouthpiece for non-contact sports, such as baseball, golf, tennis, cycling and running and the UA Performance Mouthguard, which provides superior protection and comfort for contact sports, such as football, hockey, lacrosse, martial arts and wresting.

Innovative Orthodontics is conveniently located at 1306 Liberty Place in Sicklerville, Camden County. The office is easily accessible from all areas of South Jersey and Philadelphia. Team discounts are available and on-site fittings can be arranged for larger groups. For more information or to schedule a custom fitting, call 856.875.4600 or visit www.innovativeorthodontics.net.

Dr. Dan Bills Honored as "Top Dentist"

2009-09-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

South Jersey Magazine recently featured the “Top Dentists of South Jersey”, and Dr. Dan Bills was honored to be named to that elite list for the third year in a row! The fact that Dr. Bills was listed as one of the ten best orthodontists in all of South Jersey is a testament to the fact that his patients appreciate the quality results and superb customer service they receive in his office. When Dr. Bills opened his private office, Innovative Orthodontics, his goal was to utilize technology to its fullest in order to create beautiful smiles and faces in the most esthetic, efficient and comfortable way possible. The realization of that goal has resulted in an office and treatment philosophy that will undoubtedly change the way you think about orthodontic treatment.

The practice of orthodontics has undergone a technological revolution in recent years, and Dr. Bills’ practice is a direct reflection of that. The practice is housed in a modern, state-of-the-art facility with a firm dedication to technology. From the moment you walk in the front door, the warm environment will remind you more of a spa than a dental office. As far as patient care is concerned, every step of the process – from patient check-in, to diagnosis, to patient education, to treatment planning, to treatment delivery – is aided by the use of computers. In addition, Dr. Bills uses the most advanced orthodontic techniques available, including Invisalign (www.invisalign.com) and Damon Braces (www.damonbraces.com). All of this ultimately leads to increased patient comfort and convenience and decreased treatment times. Additionally, these techniques allow Dr. Bills to treat the vast majority of his cases without the need to extract permanent teeth – a fact which his patients greatly appreciate.

2009-07-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

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