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Dr. Jason L. Charnley, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Charnley opened his practice in 2009, and is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Drawn to the esthetic aspect of orthodontic care, he enjoys seeing the improvement in each of his patient’s smiles as well as their self-confidence.
Dr. Jason Charnley was born and raised in Lapeer, MI. His father, a dentist, and mother, an elementary school teacher, continue to reside there.
Dr. Charnley attended Kalamazoo College, where he earned a BA in Health Sciences, and met his wife, Dr. Erin Charnley, also a dentist. During his time at Kalamazoo College, he was a wide receiver for the football team.
Dr. Charnley is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontists, the Michigan Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the Muskegon District Dental Society, and the Chamber of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg.
At the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Dr. Charnley earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Orthodontics, spending over 5,600 hours in specialized orthodontic training in:
- Traditional Braces
- Early/Interceptive Treatment
- Comprehensive Treatment
- Invisalign®
- Functional Appliances for Growth Modification
- Craniofacial Anomalies (cleft lip and palate)
- Various Syndrome Treatment
- Interdisciplinary Treatments:
- Preparation for Orthognathic Surgery/Orthodontic Cases
- Orthodontic/Periodontic Patients
- Complex Pre-Prosthodontic Orthodontic Setups
Dr. Katherine Beard, D.D.S., M.S.
In May of 2020, Dr. Katherine Beard joined the Lakeshore Orthodontic team. A native of Portland, Michigan, she married her high school sweetheart, Ben, and attended the University of Michigan as an undergrad, and then went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) and her Master’s Degree in Orthodontics (M.S.). She fell in love with the Lakeshore at a very young age, and now she’s excited to be a member of the community and help provide exceptional patient-centered care.
















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