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Meet Our Exceptional Orthodontists in the Forth Worth, Arlington and Burleson Areas
With years of experience and outstanding training and education, each of our orthodontists provides some of the best care available in Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson. When you come to our practice, you can relax knowing you are in good hands. Contact our orthodontic office today to schedule a free consultation with an orthodontist.
Dr. Sheila T. Birth
Education
Sheila Birth, D.D.S., M.S. attended West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas for her undergraduate studies, graduating summa sum laude. She then enrolled in the Baylor College of Dentistry. During her studies there, Dr. Sheila T. Birth was elected to Omicron Kappa Epsilon and the Baylor Odontological Honor Society based on her scholarship and achievement. She graduated in 1984 third in her class. Dr. Birth then completed her two years of orthodontic training at the University of Oklahoma, attaining her master of science in 1986. Dr. Birth attends continuing education courses every year since she considers continued education very important for proficient orthodontists. Dr. Birth is able to provide her patients with excellent diagnoses and orthodontic treatment because she has years of additional training beyond her required dental education.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Birth’s awards and achievements are numerous. In February 1999, the American Board of Orthodontics honored Dr. Sheila T. Birth with Diplomate status. This status is reserved for orthodontists with outstanding education and clinical expertise. Diplomates must also pass a three-phase examination: Phase I – Application; Phase II – Written Examination; and Phase III – Clinical Examination. Since only 38 percent of all orthodontists are chosen to be Diplomates – or a total of only 3,000 orthodontists in the world – obtaining certification is a unique achievement.
Dr. Sheila T. Birth works closely with the other orthodontists at our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson offices. She is also active in many other professional organizations, including the Texas Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Southwestern Society of Orthodontics, the Fort Worth District Dental Society, and the American Association of Orthodontics. Her membership in the American Association of Orthodontics ensures that she has met the standards of training, education, and experience for orthodontists. Dr. Birth is one of the top 100 Invisalign® Doctors in the United States and has been designated an Elite Provider in Invisalign®. For five consecutive years, she was peer-nominated as a Top Doctor in Fort Worth magazine and a Top Orthodontist in Texas Monthly magazine. She was also named Business Woman of the Year in 2006. Sheila Birth, D.D.S., M.S. has been chosen to participate in the People to People Ambassador Program through the American Association of Orthodontics. This program is beneficial to the practice because Dr Birth brings new technology and new treatment ideas from all over the world.
Dr. Birth has been married to her husband, Jim, since 1978. Along with their children, Brandon and Brett, they enjoy family activities such as traveling, golf, tennis, and scuba diving and snow skiing.
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Dr. Charles Stewart
Education
Born and raised in Levelland, Texas, Charles Stewart, D.D.S., M.D.I.V. graduated salutatorian of his high school class. He was appointed to the United States Air Force Academy, graduating in 1973 as a second lieutenant. Dr. Charles Stewart then enrolled at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, where he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. In 1974, he graduated sixth in his class and went on to study at the Carswell Air Force Base in 1979, where he completed a one-year general practice residency program. After his residency, Dr. Charles Stewart returned to Houston’s University of Texas Dental Branch in 1980 to train in orthodontics.
Awards and Achievements
After completing his training, Dr. Charles Stewart served as chief of orthodontics at the Royal Air Force in Upper Heyford, England for four years. He then became a member of the Craniofacial Reconstructive Team and taught in the Maxillofacial Training Program during his assignment at California’s David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base. Then, during the Persian Gulf War, he served as chief of orthodontics at the Torrejon Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain. Dr. Stewart’s final military assignment was at Davis-Montham Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, where he served as chief of orthodontics. He then retired from the U.S. Air Force. Charles Stewart, D.D.S., M.D.I.V. is now a valued member of our orthodontic team.
Dr. Charles Stewart has also pursued theological training in addition to his work with the other orthodontists at our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson practice. He studied at the Southwestern Theological Seminary and, in 2001, received his masters of divinity degree in Evangelism and Missions. An ordained Southern Baptist minister, he is currently involved in assisting the poor and homeless in his community.
Dr. Stewart and his wife, Mary Lynn, have been happily married since 1973. They have four children: Bryan, who graduated from Baylor University; Laurie, a graduate of Texas Wesleyan University; Chase, who is attending Baylor University; and Scott, who is attending North Crowley High School.
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Dr. Cristi Fletcher
Education
A native of California, Cristi Fletcher, D.D.S., M.P.H. attended Howard University and obtained a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 1996. She then attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville, where she was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Cristi Fletcher attained her doctorate of dental surgery and graduated from Meharry with honors. Next, at Howard University, Dr. Cristi Fletcher completed her orthodontic residency and was chosen to speak at the university’s commencement. Also at Howard, she obtained a masters in public health and received the award in research. After Dr. Fletcher completed her studies, the Howard University School of Dentistry appointed her as a faculty member in its orthodontic program, where she worked while going into private practice. Currently, Dr. Fletcher is a valued member of our orthodontic team.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Cristi Fletcher became Board Certified in 2007 and she denotes this as one of her greatest professional achievements. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the National Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and other accredited professional organizations for orthodontists. Cristi Fletcher, D.D.S., M.P.H. interacts with the local community in a variety of professional settings. Dr. Fletcher also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family.
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Dr. David Alger
Education
David Alger D.D.S., M.S. brings a unique blend of education and experience to the team of orthodontists here at the Offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart. At the University of Texas in Austin, Dr. David Alger completed his undergraduate studies, obtained his dental degree, and, in 1965, completed his orthodontic specialty degree.
Awards and Achievements
In 1963, Dr. David Alger was accredited by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and chosen Man of the Year by the Xi Psi Phi dental fraternity. In 1970, he was awarded Diplomate status by the American Board of Orthodontics. This status, dependent on outstanding education, clinical expertise, and successful completion of a stringent three-part examination, makes Dr. David Alger one of only 38 percent of all orthodontists chosen for this honor. Our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson practices are privileged to have Dr. Alger among its staff.
After obtaining his orthodontic specialty degree in 1965, Dr. David Alger ran a private orthodontic practice in Texas for 18 years and served as a consulting orthodontist at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for six years. He has two patents, one on the Alger-Lite, which is used in our office, and another on the Algerbrush II. Dr. David Alger has had papers published in the nationally known Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, and he has presented at annual meetings of the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Alger has filled various positions in numerous professional organizations for orthodontists, including chairman of the By-Laws Southwest Society of Orthodontics, president and delegate of the Brazos Valley District Dental Society, chairman of the By-Laws and Qualifying Committee of the Charles G. Tweed Orthodontic Study Group of Texas, and president of the University of Texas Orthodontic Alumni Association and chairman of the Peer Review Committee.
Dr. David Alger is very active in his community. He was a charter member of the Conroe YMCA Board, served as its two-term president, and was voted Conroe YMCA Man of the Year in 1981. He was the charter president of the Conroe Tennis Association, president of the Conroe Rotary Club, and a member of the United States Precision Flying Team. In his free time, Dr. Alger enjoys piloting his private plane and spending time with his family.
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Dr. Charles Peters
Education
Charles Peters, D.D.S., M.S. brings the benefits of his top-notch training and expertise to our team of orthodontists serving Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson. Dr. Charles Peters was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. He majored in biology at East Tennessee State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree. Then, at the University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences, Dr. Peters graduated with honors with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (D.D.S.), received a Master of Science (M.S.) in orthodontics, and completed his orthodontic residency. Upon graduation, Dr. Peters presented his research project at the American Association of Orthodontists annual session, where he was recognized for his contribution to the scientific program.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Charles Peters has held distinguished positions among orthodontists in the United States Air Force (USAF), Wilford Hall Medical Center in Texas, and the University of Texas Health Science Center. He served as a USAF officer and orthodontist for 20 years, providing outstanding education, patient care, and clinical research that aided the USAF Dental Corps in accomplishing its global mission.
Dr. Charles Peters has taught at numerous institutions, in undergraduate dental education programs, and in general practice residency programs. He was an assistant professor in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center. At the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program (TORP) at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Texas, he served as the clinical and research director. In this position, Dr. Peters provided over 1,000 hours of instruction and 2,000 hours of clinical supervision for 25 personnel, 40 residents, and 1,100 patients. His efforts significantly improved TORP’s residency training for orthodontists as well as Army, Navy and Air Force treatment standards worldwide. He also supervised 36 research projects, resulting in a 33 percent publication rate by major peer-reviewed dental journals. Dr. Peters’ research program at TORP was commended by the American Dental Association on Dental Accreditation. In July 2006, Dr. Charles Peters received the distinction of Diplomate status from the American Board of Orthodontics. Since it is reserved for orthodontists with stand-out education and clinical expertise and who pass a rigorous three-part examination, only 38 percent of all orthodontists achieve Diplomate status. Our Fort Worth, Arlington, and Burleson team is pleased to have Dr. Peters on staff.
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Dr. Eduardo Mejia
Education
Eduardo Mejia, D.D.S., M.S. joined the offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart in 2006. He received his dental degree in 1981 from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Dr. Eduardo Mejia has been practicing orthodontics since receiving his master of science degree and a certificate in orthodontics from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1984.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Eduardo Mejia has worked in private practice since 1986 in Mexico, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. He has done extensive work around the world with children with cleft palate, participating in Operation Smile (OS), a nonprofit program. During his volunteer work with OS, Dr. Mejia traveled to Colombia, Nicaragua, and the Philippines several times, treating children suffering from various degrees of the condition. He also worked with cleft and palate syndrome patients in the Orthodontics Department in Hospital Instituto Nacional de Pediatría in Mexico City from 1986 to 1989. Dr. Mejia served as a part-time professor at Centro de Estudios Superiores de Ortodoncia, also in Mexico City, from 1986 to 1990. In the course of his career, Dr. Eduardo Mejia has presented orthodontic lectures in Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, and Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Mejia presently holds dental licenses in Texas, Mexico, and Colombia. He is an active member of the American Association for Orthodontics and the Christian Dental and Medical Association.
Dr. Mejia has been married since 1992 and resides in Colleyville with his wife and two children.
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Contact the Offices of Dr. Sheila Birth and Dr. Charles Stewart
Our orthodontic team treats a range of orthodontic problems for patients of all ages. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with one of our skilled orthodontists in Fort Worth, Arlington, or Burleson, contact one of our orthodontic offices near you today.
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5407 Basswood Blvd., Ste #107
Fort Worth, Texas 76137
Phone 817-348-0910
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2011 W. Bardin Rd.
Arlington, Texas 76017
Phone 817-557-0025
Metro 817-467-5877
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109 W. Renfro St.
Burleson, TX 76028
817-546-0770
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1105 Santa Fe Drive Suite 101
Weatherford,TX 76086
817-341-2777
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