Dr. Michael Chang, DDS, MS
Board-Certified Orthodontist
A confident smile doesn't just change how the world sees you. It changes how you see yourself. Every smile we create is a step toward a brighter, more empowered future.
Dr. Michael Chang is a board certified orthodontist proudly serving patients in San Carlos, Belmont, and throughout the Peninsula of the Bay Area. He combines personalized care with leading-edge medical and orthodontic technology to diagnose and treat both simple and complex orthodontic cases.
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Trained at UCSF. Now Teaching There.
Dr. Chang completed his 7-year dental and orthodontic specialty education at the world-renowned University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he received honors including scholarships from the Bernard Osher Foundation, the UCSF Alumni Association, and the San Francisco Dental Society in recognition of his ethics and professionalism.
He has published research in peer-reviewed scientific journals analyzing 3-dimensional airway changes before and after orthodontic treatment, and he is passionate about his patients' long-term health.
In addition to his private practice, Dr. Chang is an award-winning Clinical Professor at UCSF, where he has been mentoring the next generation of orthodontists since 2018.
Your Neighbor, Not Just Your Orthodontist
Dr. Chang and his family live right here in San Carlos, deeply committed to the community both personally and professionally.
Be sure to say hello if you see him around town. Depending on the season, he will likely be in his favorite 49ers or Giants gear, cheering on his hometown teams as a devoted fan.
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Education, Credentials & Honors
Education
7-year dental and orthodontic specialty education, University of California San Francisco (UCSF)
Credentials
Board-Certified Orthodontist
Platinum Plus Invisalign Provider
Award-winning UCSF Clinical Professor (teaching since 2018)
Masters-level airway education
Honors & Research
Bernard Osher Foundation scholarship
UCSF Alumni Association scholarship
San Francisco Dental Society award
Peer-reviewed published airway research
What Patients Say About Dr. Chang
★★★★★Dr. Chang even asked me about my mental health issues when he didn't see me for a couple months. His compassion was astounding and something I never would have expected in an orthodontist office. 10/10, if you're in the Bay area, get your braces done with Dr. Chang.
Arthur von WronskiPosted on Google
★★★★★He always made me laugh and made me feel at ease whenever I came in for an appointment. The office itself is very clean and organized.
GalePosted on Google
★★★★★Dr. Chang was super informative and helpful. He gave us several options as to how we could possibly approach correcting my nephews misaligned teeth, all the while keeping the youngster entertained.
Jeff NoellPosted on Google
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Book a free consultation with Dr. Chang: exam, digital X-rays and a clear plan, no pressure.