Dr. Russ Ford first thought of becoming a dentist while watching Hermey the Elf on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. As he got older, his brother-in-law, a practicing dentist, encouraged him to pursue his dreams of dentistry.
Dr. Ford earned a bachelor’s of science degree from Brigham Young University. He then attended the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. During his second year of dental school, he had the opportunity to observe orthodontic offices. He loved the atmosphere and how the orthodontists were changing the lives and smiles of children. That’s when he knew he would specialize in that field.
In 2001, he completed his DMD (Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry) at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He also earned his Master’s of Dental Biology and completed an orthodontic residency in 2003 at ULSD.
Dr. Ford loves seeing the impact his orthodontic care has on his patients’ lives. Not only does it improve smiles, but patients gain more confidence and self-esteem. They love the friendly environment and their overall experience at his practice.
Dr. Ford has achieved numerous accomplishments throughout his career:
Away from his practice, Dr. Ford enjoys playing golf, flying airplanes, hiking, camping, and spending time with his amazing wife and two sons.
I am so glad I found Dr. Ford when we moved to Colorado Springs so many years ago. He is so kind and gentle with my kids and his knowledge and experience creates the most beautiful smiles. He knew exactly what my daughters needed to help with their bites and alignment. All of my children receive compliments on their smiles daily. I love the confidence it gives them because they know they have beautiful smiles. I give all the credit to Dr. Ford.
Great experience with Dr. Ford and his staff! We were treated like family every time we were in the office. Our son had a difficult case and the coordination between Dr. Ford, his general dentist, and oral surgeon was completely seamless. We couldn’t recommend Dr. Ford more highly!
Dr Russ Ford and his team have perfected six smiles through traditional braces and Invisalign in our household! His professionalism, expertise and demeanor differentiate him from any other provider we have worked with. He is truly the BEST of the BEST.
Dr. Ford is a phenomenal orthodontist. He is extremely knowledgeable and cares about his patients immensely to provide the best transformative results. I highly recommend him for your family and friends. A true gem of our community!
We’ve been patients of Dr. Russ Ford for 15 years. His attention to detail and quest for creating a beautiful smile is why our family has treated with him. He knows how to tackle difficult oral problems by finding long lasting solutions that will ensure a healthy outcome and beautiful results. Dr. Ford stays on schedule and respects your personal time by making your appointment quick and efficient. Dr. Ford is friendly and personable. He knows how to ease a nervous child’s apprehension about getting braces on and makes the entire process enjoyable. He is the best orthodontist and I highly recommend him!
