Dr. Erik W. Hrabowy, DDS, MS earned his dental degree in 1986 and certificate in Orthodontics in 1993 at The Ohio State University (Columbus Ohio). He completed a General Practice Residency at the U.S. Air Force Medical Center Wright-Patterson during 1986-1987. Dr. Hrabowy served in the Air Force from 1986-1990 as a Captain in the Dental Corp before returning to Ohio State for an additional 3 years to specialize in orthodontics. He was elected to the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society in 1986. Dr. Hrabowy is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society, American Association of Orthodontics, Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics and the Ohio State Orthodontic Alumni Association. Dr. Hrabowy served as the Orthodontic Council Member of the Ohio Dental Association Council on Dental Specialty Groups during 2002-2006. He is currently serving on the board of the Ohio State University Orthodontic Alumni Association. Dr. Hrabowy has been practicing orthodontics in Columbus since 1990. He keeps up to date on the latest technology and is an Invisalign Certified Provider. His philosophy is that it is most advantageous to begin corrective orthodontic treatment before harmful dental developments become serious problems. Dr. Hrabowy enjoys the creation of beautiful smiles and the resulting improved self-esteem and self-confidence that develops with their dazzling smiles.