Dr. Meehan was born and raised in the Rocky Mountain region. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Meehan was inducted as member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society while attending Creighton University. Following a one year general practice residency and one year in private practice, Dr. Meehan completed a 3-year orthodontic residency from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.
Along with certification in orthodontics, Dr. Meehan earned a Master of Clinical Dentistry degree for his research pertaining to the cements used to bond orthodontic brackets to teeth. His research work was published in the prestigious American Journal of Orthodontics and Dento-facial Orthopedics. Dr. Meehan is board certified and a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists. He is one of a few orthodontists in the state of Illinois to have completed a two-year post-graduate program with the Roth/Williams Institute for Orthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanics.
As a private practice orthodontist and resident of Palos Heights, Dr. Meehan believes that community involvement is very important. Dr. Meehan is active in Saint Alexander Church, and stays very busy coaching youth sports. When not in the office, Dr. Meehan enjoys spending time with his wife, Debbie, and their four children, Patrick, Colin, Madeline, and Catherine.
Dr. Meehan enjoys working with both children and adults, helping them achieve beautiful smiles. It is his goal to provide high quality orthodontics in a friendly and caring environment. He wants orthodontic treatment to be a positive experience for everyone.
