Doctor Christopher Getchell is a Board Certified orthodontist. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Getchell believes in being involved in his profession and with his Colleagues. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Georgia Dental Association, and the Northern District Dental Society. He is also a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, and the Georgia Association of Orthodontists. He frequently participates in continuing education to remain aware of advances in his profession.
		Dr. Getchell earned his bachelors degree in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. From there he went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Getchell then focused on his specialty training at Tufts University where he earned his Postgraduate Degree in Orthodontics. He was awarded the honor of Hinman Scholar in 1993. Dr. Getchell has also been inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the International Dental Honor Society. In addition, he is a past president of the Georgia Association of Orthodontists. He is a proud husband and father who enjoys hockey, golf, graphic design, and computers. The Getchell family worships at Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia.