Ernest A. Rider, DDS

Dr. Rider received his dental degree from West Virginia University, completed a residency in children's dentistry at the Eastman Dental Center, Rochester, New York and his orthodontic residency at Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester and Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. He has been practicing orthodontics in Charlotte for 30 years and has special training in facial development of the growing child. He is a recognized specialist in the treatment of craniofacial anomalies such as cleft lip, cleft palate and the treatment of facial development problems in young children. He also specializes in the management of head, neck, face and jaw pain. In addition, Dr. Rider has treated hundreds of people with snoring and obstructive sleep apnea problems.

Dr. Rider has presented scientific papers on cleft palate treatment, jaw pain management, treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea and treatment of face and jaw development problems at state, regional and national meetings of pediatricians, otolaryngologists, plastic surgeons and orthodontists. Also, he has written a textbook chapter on the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing. Dr. Rider is a member of the following professional organizations:

Diplomat, American Board of Orthodontics
Fellow, World Federation of Orthodontists
Fellow, College of the American Board of Orthodontics
Fellow, American College of Dentists

Member:
American Association of Orthodontists
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics
North Carolina Dental Society
American Sleep Disorders Association
Sleep Disorders Dental Society
Sleep Disorder Team of Carolinas Medical Center
Clinical Sleep Society

Associate Member:
American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

Past President:
North Carolina Association of Orthodontists
North Carolina Second District Dental Society
Charlotte Dental Society
Eastman Orthodontic Alumni Association

Founding Member:
Cleft Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies Teams of
Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital


We hope this information helps you understand and appreciate the training and expertise of Dr. Rider. Our Staff of highly trained professionals is here to serve and care for you. We hope you feel so at home in our office you will want to share us with your friends and neighbors.

3535 Randolph Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone 704-366-8936
Fax: 704-366-2440

Email: orthoear@earthlink.net


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