DR. PEYTON HARRIS

Dr. Harris is a native of the metro Atlanta area. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. Dr. Harris pursued his dental education at Meharry Medical College where he was awarded various scholarships, received the dean’s list each year, and was inducted into the Omicron Omicron Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. During this time, Dr. Harris was also heavily involved in various extracurricular activities, which included numerous leadership positions. In addition to receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Meharry Medical College, Dr. Harris received a Health Policy Scholars Certificate for his education and studies under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy.

As a dental student, Dr. Harris became interested in pursuing a residency in orthodontics, and was selected to attend the orthodontic residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Harris received a Master of Science degree and an Orthodontics Specialty Certificate from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His master’s dissertation focused on linear and angular measurements of mandibles using three-dimensional CBCT scans. Dr. Harris earned an award at the UIC College of Dentistry as a result of his master’s thesis research.

Dr. Harris is also a Board Certified Orthodontist, having successfully completed the rigorous certification process through the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). This distinction is a mark of excellence in the field and demonstrates Dr. Harris’s commitment to providing the highest quality of orthodontic care. Board Certification involves a comprehensive written examination and a clinical examination in which actual cases are presented and evaluated by a panel of expert orthodontists. Fewer than half of all practicing orthodontists in the United States have achieved this status. By becoming ABO Board Certified, Dr. Harris has shown his dedication to continuing education, lifelong learning, and exceptional patient outcomes.