Meet Our Orthodontist
Our office welcomes you, and we are very pleased that you have chosen us. You will find that our office will give you "straight" answers and honesty has always been at our center.
Only one-third of our new patient examinations start braces at that time. This number is significant because it indicates that we start braces only when it is needed and is the right time.
In all branches of medicine, you will find conservative practitioners and aggressive practitioners. Our office provides itself on being conservative. We understand that sometimes a functional bite will suffice. At the same time, we use the most advanced techniques and materials.
In addition, Dr. Fontaine attends numerous orthodontic seminars to remain current in practical techniques. As a patient, your comfort, satisfaction and well-being are our major concerns. In your selection of our office, you have given us the opportunity to realize the confidence you have with us.
We will make every effort to extend the same care, concern and quality treatment that this confidence deserves. Indeed, we treat each patient the same as we would our own families. Our goal is to provide the very best orthodontic care for our patients so that each of you may achieve optimal oral health and a beautiful smile throughout your lifetime.
Our entire staff operates as a team and we take great pride in each staff member's training and capabilities. Each of our assistants are "certified orthodontic assistants," and most have been in our practice for years. We all will do our very best because we want you to feel comfortable in recommending us to your friends and relatives.
We want you to have the best possible smile and bite as a result of our relationship.
Dr. Albert J. Fontaine
Dr. Albert J. Fontaine is a true native of Florida.
He was born in Bradenton and started to show his abilities at a young age. During his high school years, he was placed in accelerated / honors classes and graduated summa cum laude with a 4.3 GPA.
Dr. Fontaine also found time to be class President, Eagle Scout and Captain of both varsity football and wrestling teams.
This leadership ability carried through college at the University of Florida. He became an officer in the student government, Kiwanis Club, Honor Society and intramural sports. Dr. Fontaine took the most difficult math and science courses available and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry with a minor in mathematics, summa cum laude.
Dr. Fontaine was voted in the Golden Key Society, which recognizes the top 1% of students in the nation. He was also voted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Fontaine attended the University of Florida College of Dentistry and quickly became the College President for students; while only a sophomore.
In his junior year, he became president for all the dental colleges in the Southeastern United States and was able to place six other Florida students in National positions. As a senior, he was able to bring forth legislation to the Florida Dental Association to allow a student member for representation. He won this legislation and became the youngest and first student member in the Florida Dental Association.
Dr. Fontaine was fortunate to be selected to an orthodontic residency at the prestigious Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. This residency is a three-year residency (not the typical two years) and had one of the largest case loads in the country. This high volume of patients gave him a tremendous background in orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Fontaine became chief resident and was involved in research at the Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Center in Lancaster, PA. Upon graduation, Dr. Fontaine moved back to Florida and set up his private practice. He continued his leadership by becoming the state chairman for Young Dentists and President of the local dental association.
Dr. Fontaine is a member of the AAO, SAO, FAO, ADA, FDA, WPAA, HCDA and attends as many lectures as possible. He has been published several times and has given numerous lectures.
Dr. Fontaine is a Specialist in Orthodontics, and all of his assistants are Certified Orthodontic Assistants.
In his personal life, Dr. Fontaine is married to his wife, Melissa, since 1987. Melissa has degrees in child development and nursing; including a master's degree in nursing. Coincidentally, her father was an orthodontist. Dr. Fontaine and his wife have three children: Andrew, Elise and Tyler. The children are active in school, church and sports. The family enjoys fishing and golfing together.
