Welcome to Dr. Alan Bagden
We are an orthodontic practice in Springfield, Virginia, composed of two American Association of Orthodontists certified orthodontists and a support staff of ten. We practice a philosophy of “face-driven treatment planning” which directs us to prescribe the therapy best suited for each individual patient.
By incorporating the Damon System of orthodontic treatment we have brought the newest materials and techniques in orthodontics into our practice. As a result we consistently deliver the outstanding smiles our patients and reputation have come to expect. We practice from a single office location, have an on-site, in-house orthodontic appliance construction laboratory, convenient off street parking, an easily accessible location and have over 150 years of collective orthodontic experience among our staff; qualifications that give our patients a sense of confidence, familiarity and comfort.
We have been recognized, worldwide, as leaders in the delivery of orthodontic care and as a result we are often called upon to deliver seminars and lectures concerning contemporary orthodontics. As a result of our international exposure we are constantly integrating the newest and best products in orthodontics into our practice, as evidenced by individual chair side computers, electronic check-in to minimize wait time for appointments and the latest orthodontic therapeutic techniques.
Our patients notice a difference in care… it is delivered in an unhurried, individual, doctor directed treatment. Questions are welcome and are answered for every patient, whether they are 6 or 60. Call us today for the beginning of your orthodontic journey. Our family of patients welcomes you.
Recent News
Dr. Bagden on USA Channel 9
Dr. Bagden was recently interviewed by USA Channel 9 TV news concerning the advances in orthodontics made
possible by the Damon System of treatment. To watch his interview click on the following link...
USA Channel 9 Clip
We’ve gone digital! First our photography went digital…then our patient notes, charting and folders went completely computerized, and, for the most part, paperless.You can electronically check-in for your appointment in our reception area. Now we’ve gone digital for our radiography by installing a new digital, state-of-the-art radiography machine for our panorex (pretreatment scanning) and cephalometric (diagnostic) images. By using digital radiography we are able to significantly reduce radiation to our
patients as well as now having the ability to electronically store, transfer and access our patients’ radiographic images. These digital images are clearer, more detailed, safer, paperless, use no environmental disrupting developing solutions and offer instant transfer to computer systems worldwide. We’re thrilled to offer this diagnostic upgrade for all of our new and existing patients. Ask to see the machine. We think you’ll be impressed!!
Damon System
The Damon System is a revolutionary approach to orthodontic treatment due to a unique orthodontic bracket which is attached to the teeth. Traditional braces used wires or elastics to hold the wire in the bracket.
The Damon bracket utilizes a sliding mechanism over the bracket which allows the wire to be secured to the bracket without the need for ties.
Speaking Schedule - 2009
January 20th-25th - Damon Forum
Phoenix , Arizona
February 10th-22nd - Damon European Lectures
Brugge, Belgium / St. Petersburg, Russia / Amsterdam, Netherlands / Madrid, Spain
March 20th-April 1st - Damon Asian Forum
Bangkok, Thailand
May 1st-5th - American Association of Orthodontists
Boston, MA
May 7th-8th - In-Office course
Springfield, Virginia
May 29th-30th - Damon Techniques
Orlando, FL
June 24th-28th - Damon European Forum
Vienna, Austria
September 11th-17th - British Association of Orthodontists
Edinboro, Scotland
October 2nd-3rd - Advanced Damon Seminar
Philadelphia, PA
October 23rd-24th - Advanced Damon Seminar
Atlanta, Georgia
November 6th-7th - Damon Techniques
Seattle, Washington