Dr. Michael Riva Orthodontist

 

Dr. Riva and smiling patient SaraDr. Riva earned his dental degree with honours and orthodontic diploma from University of Toronto. He received six academic awards and was elected to the Honour Dental Society. Dr. Riva and sonHe was Athletic Director of the Dental Students Society and a member of New College student council.

Dr. Riva created the original Niagara Peninsula Dental Association Web Site which has now been developed further by Dr. Peter Fritz and Quadrant Productions. For seven years he was the editor of the Niagara Peninsula Dental Association newsletter.

Community involvement is also important to Dr. Riva. He sponsors many school activities and sports teams. In the last 15 years he has coached young athletes in several sports. Presently he coaches soccer and basketball.

Dr. Riva remains actively involved in golf, curling, and skiing. He was born and raised in St. Catharines, is married with three children and has been in orthodontic practice since 1989.

Top Left:Dr. Riva with smiling patient, Sara. Below Left: Dr. Riva coaching basketball. Top Right: Dr. Riva "scooting" with his son. Below Right: Dr. Riva with his brother at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.


Ontario Cup Basketball Win

On the court


     Belleville Comets Soccer Win

Member of the AAO