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Dr. Michael P. Chaffee, DDS, MS

Orthodontics

NPI: 1932300514

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Contact Information

Address

2140 W RIVERSTONE DR
STE 301
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

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Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

English

Patient Rating

4.9/ 5.0(89 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Michael Chaffee is an orthodontist serving the Coeur d'Alene area with 19 years of experience and a strong background in advanced dental training. After serving four years as a dentist in the U.S. Air Force, he completed specialized orthodontic education at the University of Texas and became the first board-certified orthodontist in the Coeur d'Alene region. Dr. Chaffee focuses on evidence-based treatment and specializes in complex cases, including advanced techniques like temporary anchorage devices and Class II bite corrections. He is recognized nationally for clinical excellence and regularly teaches other orthodontists at professional conferences. He is accepting new patients and welcomes the opportunity to create a personalized treatment plan for your smile.

Specialties

  • 1
    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Residency: General Dentistry, U.S. Air Force (4 years)
  • Undergraduate: Texas A&M University
  • Orthodontic Specialty: University of Texas
  • DDS: University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston

Board Certifications

  • Examiner for the American Board of Orthodontics
  • American Board of Orthodontics (Diplomate, 2003)
What does Board Certified mean?

Credential: DDS, MS

NPI registered: 05/30/2007

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Areas of Focus

Orthodontic skeletal anchorageTemporary anchorage devices (TADs)Vertical control in orthodonticsClass II malocclusion correctionEvidence-based orthodontics

Professional Memberships

  • The American Board of Orthodontics
  • The Texas Orthodontic Study Club (Past-President)
  • The Edward H. Angle Society, NW Component (Past-President)
  • The Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists (Past-President)
  • The Idaho Panhandle Dental Society (Past-President)
  • The American Association of Orthodontists
  • The American Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Yellen-Shoverling Award (2021) - Outstanding Alumni Award from University of Texas Dental School Alumni Association
  • Fred F. Schudy Special Recognition Award (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2017, 2021) - Texas Orthodontic Study Club for Clinical Excellence
  • AP Westfall Award (2013) - Charles H. Tweed Orthodontic Group
  • Academy of General Dentistry Outstanding Senior Student Award (1987)
  • American Academy of Periodontology Award (1987)
  • C.T. Roland Award (2000) - Texas Orthodontic Study Club
  • Friends of IYR Award (2018) - Idaho Youth Ranch

Beyond the Office

Adjunct Professor, Kyung-Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea (through August 2021)

Professor, Kyung-Hee University School of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea (through August 2025)

Lecturer at annual conventions of American Association of Orthodontists

Lecturer at annual conventions of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Support of Idaho Youth Ranch

Grew up in Houston, Texas

Served 4 years as dentist in U.S. Air Force

First board certified orthodontist in Coeur d'Alene area (2003)

Loves spending time in the outdoors

Enjoys gardening, backpacking, photography, pack goats, and fishing

Married to Susan

Has two grown children and one granddaughter

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