{"id":2661,"date":"2024-03-13T15:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T15:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bortnemorthodontics.com\/?page_id=2661"},"modified":"2025-06-27T19:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T19:46:02","slug":"meet-dr-eric-bortnem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bortnemorthodontics.com\/staging\/meet-dr-eric-bortnem\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Dr. Eric Bortnem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bortnemorthodontics.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/IMG_4123-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_4123\" itemprop=\"image\" title=\"IMG_4123\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t<h5>Your Benbrook Orthodontist<\/h5>\n<h2>Meet Dr. Eric Bortnem<\/h2>\n<p>Dr. Eric Bortnem brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and enthusiasm to orthodontics. Inspired by his own orthodontic journey following an accident as a teenager, he&#8217;s dedicated to empowering patients through beautiful, healthy smiles. Observing the personal growth and improved confidence in his patients is what he loves most about being an orthodontist.<\/p>\n<p>Together with his wife, Dr. Lena, Dr. Eric has made a significant impact in Benbrook and beyond. As orthodontists, they share a passion for creating positive change in their patients&#8217; lives, one smile at a time.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Education &amp; Experience<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Eric&#8217;s commitment to excellence in orthodontics is evident through his extensive education:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Nebraska-Lincoln &#8211; <em>Bachelor of Science in Nutrition &amp; Health Science<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Oregon Health &amp; Science University &#8211; <em>Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Texas A&amp;M School of Dentistry (Dallas, TX) &#8211; <em>Master of Science (MS) in Oral Biology and Orthodontics Residency<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Outside of the Office<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Eric and Dr. Lena love traveling, tackling DIY home design and renovation projects, and country swing dance.<\/p>\n<p>An avid reader and podcast listener, Dr. Eric makes the most of his free time by engaging in activities that broaden his knowledge and skills. He also loves Formula 1 and will talk endlessly about it if given the opportunity.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Memberships &amp; Affiliations<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Eric is a respected member of the orthodontic community, holding memberships in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Omicron Kappa Upsilon &#8211; Honor Dental Society<\/li>\n<li>American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)<\/li>\n<li>Texas Dental Association (TDA)<\/li>\n<li>Fort Worth District Dental Society (FWDDS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>He is also a Certified Invisalign\u00ae Provider, showcasing his commitment to offering the latest in orthodontic treatment options.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Benbrook Orthodontist Meet Dr. Eric Bortnem Dr. Eric Bortnem brings a unique blend of expertise, compassion, and enthusiasm to orthodontics. Inspired by his own orthodontic journey following an accident as a teenager, he&#8217;s dedicated to empowering patients through beautiful, healthy smiles. 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