Dr. Michelle Couto is a certified orthodontist, practicing in Burnaby, BC.
Dr. Michelle Couto
Certified Specialist in Orthodontics
Masters in Orthodontics, Loma Linda University
Doctor of Dental Medicine, Nova Southeastern University
Fellow of Royal College of Dentists
Other Credentials
Certified Invisalign® Provider
Dr. Couto grew up in Kitimat, BC and attained her DMD from Nova Southeastern University, before graduating from Loma Linda University with her MS in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Dr. Couto strives to keep abreast of the latest proven orthodontics procedures by regularly attending the Invisalign Summit, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics and American/Canadian Association of Orthodontics Conventions. She also an active member of the Northwest Dental Study Club.
Dr. Couto truly enjoys the daily interactions with her patients, as well as the puzzles and challenges involved with unraveling complex cases, such as malocclusion.
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The source of my passion for being an orthodontist is the belief that a straighter smile builds confidence. As my patients' smiles develop and their facial appearance changes, I so often see a dramatic improvement in self-esteem, along with health benefits that can improve quality of life.