Martin Van Vliet, DMD

“I have dedicated the last 35 years to providing the best personal and professional orthodontic treatment in the Hudson Valley and Metropolitan New York areas. My goal for each patient is to create a beautiful smile and a healthier person in a warm and caring environment.” – Dr. Van Vliet

Education
Dr. Martin Van Vliet, a board-certified orthodontist, was born and raised in upstate New York. He attended the State University of New York at Albany, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He continued his education at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dentistry, and received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine in 1975. After completing a two-year residency of specialty training in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Van Vliet earned his Orthodontic Certificate from the State University of New York at Buffalo. In 1988, he was elected as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.

Professional Affiliations
Dr. Van Vliet's commitment to orthodontic excellence is evidenced by his involvement with various professional organizations. The American Academy of Periodontology and the American Board of Orthodontics have recognized Dr. Van Vliet with various awards for his achievements in these fields.

He is an active member of the following organizations:

American Association of Orthodontists
Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
New York State Society of Orthodontists
American Board of Orthodontics
American Dental Association
New York State Dental Society
Ninth District Dental Society of New York
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Recognized as a leading provider of SureSmile® and Invisalign® appliances, Dr. Van Vliet has lectured nationally on these topics. He has integrated these state-of-the-art treatment modalities along with the most advanced 3D I-Cat imaging into his private practice to maximize treatment results and patient satisfaction.

Family Life
Dr. Van Vliet's loyalty to professional quality may be traced to his personal values. When not working, Dr. Van Vliet enjoys spending time with his wife of over 40 years, Marita, and their two adult children, Maureen and Michael. A former high school mathematics teacher, Marita holds a Master of Science degree in Mathematics Education. She began her volunteer fundraising efforts as Chairman of the Board of Managers of the American Cancer Society’s Bergen County Division and presently sits on the Valley Hospital Auxiliary’s Branch Unit.

Though Dr. Van Vliet enjoys traveling, golf, and fishing, his favorite leisure activity is just spending quality time with his family.