Dr. Michael Lynn Riolo
OrthodonticsNPI: 1386842599
Practice Details
About This Provider
Dr. Michael Riolo is a board-certified orthodontist serving patients in Grand Haven, Michigan—his childhood hometown. With nearly 20 years of experience and advanced training from Georgetown University and the University of Michigan, Dr. Riolo specializes in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics to help patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He is deeply committed to excellence in patient care and has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the American Board of Orthodontics' highest honor. Dr. Riolo believes that board certification is essential for protecting patients and improving care, and he is passionate about mentoring the next generation of orthodontists through his work in research and education.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- M.S. in Orthodontics from Georgetown University (1971)
- D.D.S. from University of Michigan (1967)
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Certification (1981)
NPI registered: 07/10/2007
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists (lifelong member)
- European Orthodontic Society (retired life member)
- Michigan Association of Orthodontists (past president and board member)
- Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists, Midwest Component (past board member)
- Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists
Awards & Recognition
- Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award (2019) - American Board of Orthodontics highest honor
- Earl E. and Wilma S. Shepard Distinguished Service Award (2017) - American Board of Orthodontics
- Special Recognition of Service Award - Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists
- Special Recognition of Service Award - Michigan Association of Orthodontists
Beyond the Office
Leader in research and education at Georgetown University
Leader in research and education at University of Detroit Mercy
Leader in research and education at University of Michigan
Researcher at Center for Human Growth and Development at University of Michigan (1971-1981)
Associate Professor and Chairman of Department of Orthodontics at University of Detroit (1981-1986)
Orthodontic Program Director at University of Michigan (1985-1988)
Adjunct Professor at University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry (1993-present)
ABO President (2004-2005)
ABO Board of Directors Member (1997-2005)
ABO Examiner
Chairman of Orthodontic Section of American Association of Dental Schools
Council on Dental Education Member
Orthodontic Site Visit Report Review Committee Member for Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Orthodontic Site Visitor for CODA
Principal investigator or co-investigator on five National Institutes of Health-funded studies
Relocated to Seattle in 2015
Opened first private practice in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1970
Opened second private practice in Grand Haven, Michigan (his childhood hometown) in 1985
Authored or co-authored over 25 books, chapters, monographs and other educational materials
Published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals
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