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When it comes to your orthodontic care, you deserve the best. Our highly skilled team has transformed over 20,000 smiles. Will you be our next success story?
Our team wants to see you smile not only at the end of your treatment plan but all throughout the process. When you come to Warford Orthodontics you can count on us to treat you with the highest level of care. Each of our staff members strives to provide energetic, welcoming service to each patient that comes through the door.
Dr. Warford earned his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and completed his residency in orthodontics at Northwestern University in Chicago. He has had the privilege of working with many people in North Dakota over the years, and has dedicated his life to helping patients achieve their best smiles.
Dr. Warford is very passionate about helping to make Bismarck a wonderful place to live, work, and play. In addition to transforming the smiles of Bismarck, he served as the city’s mayor from 2002 to 2014.
He is currently serving as dean of the University of Mary’s Gary Tharaldson School of Business. He has been married to Jennifer for over 40 years and has 4 children and 11 grandchildren. He enjoys outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, cycling, skiing and working on his ranch.
Dr. John earned his undergraduate and dental degrees from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and completed his residency in orthodontics at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He is very passionate about the power orthodontic treatment can have to positively transform lives. He has had his work published in the American Journal of Orthodontics, and he offers continuing education classes for orthodontists across North Dakota.
Dr. John and his wife Beth live on an organic produce farm and have 4 daughters who, along with 30 chickens, keep them very busy. In addition to all the farming and homesteading activities, Dr. John is also an amateur chef and is growing a vineyard for producing wine in the future. Living in Kansas City had its effect on Dr. John, instilling in him a passion for jazz (not your grandpa’s jazz) and BBQ. He and Beth are active in shooting sports, and both are certified NRA Instructors. Hunting, photography, hiking, cycling, kayaking, snowshoeing and skiing are other activities he enjoys.
Our team members are hired for their experience, passion, and commitment to excellence. They work hard to create a fun, enjoyable, and relaxing experience for you and your family at our Bismarck clinic.
What are your Daily job activities?
A typical day for me is scheduling, answering phones, greeting everyone, and many other different office tasks.
How about life outside the office?
I’m married and we have a daughter named Brekka. My favorite foods are pizza, German foods, and pretty much any kind of soup. I LOVE Grey’s Anatomy (I’ve watched all seasons on Netflix at least 3 times). In my free time I like being outside, riding horse, camping and boating.
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I absolutely love working here! It’s amazing to see Patients every day and get to know them, I love talking with them.
Any funny or heart-warming stories to share?
It’s really fun to meet Patients at their initial consultation, but the best is to see how bright their smiles are when they finish their treatment!
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
Our great doctors and staff. We have such a warm, upbeat atmosphere. You can really tell that everyone cares and loves what they do.
Daily job activities:
I assist the Doctors is adding, removing and adjusting braces. I also assist in taking x-rays, photos, impressions and help keep the office clean and the instruments sterilized. Invisalign has become a big part of our office so I also take iTero scans, add attachments, insert aligners and assist with checkups. Patient education, answering questions, updating Patient chart notes and scheduling appointments is also a big part of my day, as well as correspondence with other offices or the Invisalign lab. Working with a Patient in my chair is my favorite but there is a lot of behind the scenes work that is done at all times too!
How about life outside of work?
I’m a country girl. I grew up on a ranch and spent many days on a four-wheeler or in a tractor. I now live in town, but love taking my kids out to the farm whenever I can. I have an awesome husband, Garrett, 2 busy daughters Adley and Mayzee, and a house dog named Bogey! I love doing craft projects, gardening and baking when I catch a free moment. Road trips and camping are both things I love to do with my family. We try to be outside as much as we can!
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I love seeing the before and after photos and noticing the change in our Patients confidence as their smiles improve. Some of the things we accomplish still amaze me, even after working here for years. Getting to know our Patients and their families during their treatment is my personal favorite. When a Patient feels comfortable and at home in our office, I know we are doing our job well and accomplishing more than just the great smile they leave with!
Any funny or heart-warming stories to share?
Too many to pick just one, but I love when a new, young, nervous Patient turns into a confident ball of fire by the end of their treatment. Watching them grow is amazing! I also love hearing the stories from our adult Patients who are FINALLY doing treatment. The excitement and gratefulness they express makes our job all worth it.
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
Staff experience and care. We are all very knowledgeable in the dental field and we accompany that with a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. We treat our Patients like they are our family and I am proud of that.
Lab Tech, Certified and Registered Dental Assistant with Warford Orthodontics since 1985
Daily Job Activities:
Pouring models and fabricating Invisalign Retainers, and sometimes resetting teeth before making the retainer.
How about life outside of work?
I have many hobbies including teaching aerobics, biking, cross country skiing, and walking my three Newfoundland dogs. I like to eat fruits and veggies and my favorite drink is Diet Cherry Coke. For entertainment I love true story movies and listening to Rock and Roll and a little country rock.
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I love work. I love constantly being busy and doing things with my hands. What makes me tick is knowing I do a good job and pleasing not just the Patients but also Dr. John.
Any funny or heart-warming stories to share?
When a Patient had her braces removed, she was missing a cuspid and I made a pontic retainer for her. She got tears in her eyes because she could not believe how real it looked to have that tooth in her mouth.
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
The friendly staff! They are always willing to help the Patients and work around their schedules to accommodate them. There are fun things for the Patients to do inside and outside of office. And the complimentary X-rays, exams and second set of retainers set us apart as well.
Registered Dental Assistant with Warford Orthodontics since 2013
Daily Job Activities:
There is a lot we do in one day, from normal braces to Invisalign. We do a lot with sterilizing and many different things throughout the whole office.
How about life outside the office?
I married a great guy from my hometown of Turtle Lake in July of 2018. We enjoy hunting and just being outside. My favorite is to be at the lake relaxing on a boat or floaty with a good book. My favorite food is strudel with cream and potatoes (it’s a German dish). I like to watch Disney movies and listen to country music. In my free time, I enjoy doing anything artistic like painting, sewing or a Pinterest craft!
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I love working here. What makes me tick is just seeing the Patients change through treatment. When they come in, you can tell that some of them are really unsure about their smile. Then at the end of treatment they love their new smile and love showing it off. I love just knowing I helped to change that!
Any funny or heart-warming stories to share?
I still love the time that Denise lost her glasses and we looked and looked for them and we finally found them, they were on the face of her Patient! We all still laugh about that story to this day.
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
Someone is on-call every weekend so we are always here to help you out. We are also an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider.
What are your daily job activities?
My job is to keep everything clean and sterilized as well as moving efficiently in “the circle” so our Patients can have an Astonishing Experience!.
How about life outside the office?
I have three siblings and my favorite season is fall because of the pretty leaves and pumpkin spice lattes! I enjoy going for walks and riding bike outdoors. In my free time I like cooking for my family, sewing, and quilting. My favorite meal is Syrian Style Rice and Beans.
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I like to watch the patient’s teeth transform into a beautiful smile that boosts their self-confidence, I’m a former Patient myself, and know the difference it can make!
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
Warford Orthodontics is different because it has an exceedingly friendly atmosphere and the best Invisalign treatment you’ll find for hundreds of miles in any direction.
Daily job activities:
I get the privilege of meeting with all the new Patients and their families that are coming in for their initial consult. I help capture photos, x-rays, a 3D scan and document Dr. John’s findings and recommendations. I help answer any questions Patients have regarding treatment and help coordinate communication between them and their dentist.
How about life outside the office?
I am a busy mom, wife and business owner! My husband and I operate a chiropractic clinic in Bismarck. I have 2 daughters and 1 son all ages 6 and under. I love spending time with my family. We have a tradition of spending time every June in the Black Hills area with our kids and have made so many fun memories. I enjoy cooking and baking and do a good job of making a mess while doing it! My favorite food is chicken kabobs with fresh grilled pineapple served over rice and homemade pizza! I love coffee! I grew up in a small town in Western, ND which happens to be 14 miles from the Theodore Roosevelt North Unit. I enjoy getting back there to hike and camp and love taking my family to Medora each year. In my free time, which is far and few between these days, I enjoy taking pictures, going to the movies, and shopping!
What is your favorite part about working at Warford Orthodontics
I’m a people person so I love visiting and getting to know people and their families. I’m also proud of the fact that I feel my job isn’t just a job. I love that I have the privilege to be a part of a life changing transformation with our Patients. I also get to work with a pretty amazing group of co-workers.
Any fun or heart-warming stories?
I love the excitement of kids when they can get their braces on the same day as their consultation! Many times, they are so excited that they stop back by my office on their way out to show me their braces and the colors they chose. I also love meeting with Patients who were told by other providers that Invisalign would not work for them and see their demeanor change when Dr. John tells them that Invisalign ABSOLUTELY will work for them!
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
I truly feel that we provide care in a way that we treat everyone as if they were our own family. Our staff is extremely talented at what they do and is genuine in getting to know our Patients as well as their families.
Daily job activities:
I do many things throughout the day which include iTero scans and providing care instructions for Patients that are starting as well as those actively in Invisalign treatment. I adjust braces, take photo records and prepare Patients for x-ray. Overall, I make sure Patients in treatment have the best experience possible!
How about life outside of work:
I am a very busy Mommy to a 5-year-old boy and 9-year-old girl. We have 2 dogs, 2 fish and a cat so our house is pretty much a zoo and never lacks excitement or entertainment! We are a split Vikings and Packers household which causes some friendly family banter. I enjoy cooking, digging in the dirt and watching my little peoples’ activities.
What is your favorite part of working at Warford Orthodontics?
I absolutely love the busy pace, watching Patient transformations, getting to know our Patients and seeing them excited about what we can do for them.
What makes Warford Orthodontics different?
Warford Orthodontics is truly a wonderful place to work! Our environment is supportive, compassionate and fun. I couldn’t ask for more. We are the best of the best.
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