Meet The Doctors
OUR CHIEF JOY OFFICERS
Feller Orthodontics is led by our two wonderful doctors, Dr. David Feller and Dr. Andrew LaPray. They both share a common passion for creating beautiful smiles, but they also understand what a privilege it is to lead our team and work with our patients. For them, it’s all about creating a place where everyone can share in the joy they feel for what they do.
If you already know our doctors, you’re probably smiling right now. If you don’t know them yet, here’s a short video that will give you just a taste of what makes them such a great combo.
Meet Dr. Feller
Dr. David Feller is a native of Steilacoom, Washington. He had his first set of braces (of 3 total sets) at 11 years old. He knew then, at the age of 11, that he wanted to be an orthodontist. He attributes the incredible support of his wife, Jennifer, to his achieving his childhood goal. Dr. Feller loves what he does, which is easy to see in him. He is proud to be a member of Moses Lake’s community where he can serve and provide care to those seeking orthodontic care.
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Meet Dr. Feller
Dr. Feller and Family
Dr. Feller and his wife, Jennifer, met at Brigham Young University and have been married since 2006. They enjoy being together and spending time with their children and close relatives and friends. They have four children, Alexis (8yrs), Preston (5yrs), Matthew (2yrs), and Nathaniel (1yr). They enjoy outdoor activities such as biking, walking, camping, and swimming. They are avid readers and proud enthusiasts of good food. Jennifer is a baker and plans to open a bakery in their community of Moses Lake. They are insanely fun to be around!
Dr. Feller’s Unique Style of Care
Dr. Feller has had braces both as a child and adult. At the age of 30, he decided to undergo Jaw Surgery to treat his underbite. His personal experiences with orthodontics have provided Dr. Feller a special understanding of how to explain orthodontic problems to patients, and their effects on health, self-esteem, and smile appearance. His ability to understand and relate to any patient’s concern allows for a caring and special orthodontic experience.
Dr. Feller’s unique interest and expertise in the field of orthodontics is the management of severe facial and dental discrepancies (crooked teeth and/or jaw structures). Dr. Feller spends a significant part of his day connecting with dentists and health professional colleagues to make sure that a patient’s complex dental problems are ideally managed between his and the patient’s dental office. This multi-disciplinary treatment care for adolescents and adults provides state-of-the-art care for patients’ gums, teeth, jaws, and health concerns such as sleep apnea and/or Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ pain and problems).
Dr. Feller Always Stays Current With The Latest Technologies
Dr. Feller is a certified specialist in the use of dental lasers in his orthodontic practice for the improving contours of patient’s gums as well as the exposed impacted teeth in jaws. He also uses current technologies to expedite orthodontic treatments that include Acceledent, Propel, and use of titanium mini-screws while creating orthodontic appliances (braces or Clear Aligners) for his patients.
For any questions to see if a patient can take advantage of these technologies, please call and schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Feller at (509) 766-9744.
Dr. Feller’s Training and Education
Dr. Feller is an orthodontic specialist for adults and children. His specialty training has provided him a special ability to connect with young and active children, adolescents and adults with varied dental concerns. Dr. Feller can provide orthodontic treatment to patients who have high esthetic demands and are interested in nearly invisible orthodontic appliances. He is a trained specialist in Clear Aligners and early child therapy (orthodontic treatment in children from ages 5-11, commonly known as phase 1 treatment).
Dr. Feller received his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University in the study of Chemistry. Dr. Feller was accepted to the elite dental program of the University of California, Los Angeles. There he received his DDS license with top marks in his class. Dr. Feller then received his Orthodontic Specialist Training at the three-year residency at the University of Pittsburgh. At the University of Pittsburgh, in addition to his Orthodontic Training, Dr. Feller was the only member of his class who received a Master of Dental Science for his work and study in Craniosynostosis in families of rabbits. Craniosynostosis can be a debilitating and severe disorder where lack of skull growth in adolescents/children (rabbits, humans, or any species) may impair brain and sensory development, often resulting in blindness or mental disorders.
He believes in continuing his learning and expertise by attending national and local specialty education seminars. Dr. Feller and Dr. LaPray are both avid supporters of continuing education for themselves and the staff, also providing frequent continuing education courses with the staff as well as study clubs for local dentists and hygienists.
Fun Patient Photos At Feller Orthodontics
Dr. Feller loves making his patients’ orthodontic experience a fun and rewarding experience! His joy is always contagious.
Meet Dr. LaPray
Dr. Andrew LaPray received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University, earned his D.M.D. at Midwestern University in Phoenix, AZ, and his Master’s of Business Administration and Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Roseman University in Henderson, NV.
He is a native of the northwestern United States, but his life and education have taken him around the country, and also outside of the country! His dream to become an orthodontist was sparked by his own experience with braces starting at 10 years old, coupled with stories from his grandfather who practiced as a dentist for nearly 30 years.
Dr. LaPray seeks to carry on his grandfather’s legacy.