::The.Alexanders

A Family Tradition of Excellent Orthodontics

The Alexander Discipline owes its name to two generations of the Alexander family: Dr. C. Moody Alexander and his son, Cliff; and Dr. R.G. "Wick" Alexander and his sons J. Moody and Chuck. They continue to live the tradition of The Discipline in their own private practices in Texas and Colorado and advancing the study of orthodontics through the lectures that they regularly conduct around the world.

Dr. C. Moody Alexander has been practicing orthodontics since 1960. He graduated from the Orthodontic Department of the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston and practiced in Odessa, Texas until 1975 when he moved to Dallas to start a new practice and teach in the Orthodontic Department at Baylor College of Dentistry. He was chairman of the department for ten years and still enjoys teaching part-time.
“Dr. A” and his wife Freddie have three grown children, Cliff, Gigi and Wick. “Dr. Cliff” works with his dad in the Highland Park office and also has a practice in Coppell. He and his wife Casey have four children. His daughter, Gigi, and her husband Willie Hornberger live in Dallas and have three children. His youngest son, Wick, and his wife Kristin have three children and live in Austin. He agrees that “Grandchildren are the only thing in the world that is not over-rated.” “Dr. A” was President of the Oasis Foundation that created Freedom Park in Odessa and was active in building Elena’s Children Park in Dallas. He actively supports Texas Tech, Dallas County Dental Society, Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and the Park Cities Rotary Club (“Service above self”).

Dr. R. G. "Wick" Alexander received his B.A. degree from Texas Tech University in 1958. His dental degrees are from the University of Texas Dental Branch; the D.D.S. in 1962, and the M.S.D. in 1964. Dr. Alexander began the practice of orthodontics in Arlington, Texas, in 1964.He is a Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at The University of Texas, New York University, and Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Alexander is recognized internationally for his innovation in orthodontic procedures. He is well known for his work in designing the Alexander Discipline, a system of Brackets placed on teeth, which is used by orthodontists around the world. He has lectured internationally on the Discipline as well as published many research papers and articles in professional journals. In addition, Dr. Alexander has written a textbook, "The Alexander Discipline", which has been translated into several languages, and has written a new book, "20 Principles". In addition to his traveling and teaching, he continues to maintain a practice in Arlington where he lives with his wife, Janna.

Dr. Chuck Alexander earned his Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University, where he loosened a few teeth as an Academic All-American defensive back on the Red Raider football team. After obtaining his D.D.S. from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, he earned his M.S.D. in 1990 from the University of Washington, Seattle, one of the top orthodontic residency programs in the nation. From 1990 through 1995, Dr. Alexander was a practicing orthodontist in Arlington, Texas. During this time, Dr. Chuck treated more than 1,500 patients and earned the coveted C.T. Rowland Award in 1995 for outstanding clinical treatment. Dr. Alexander has lectured in several states, as well as in Mexico, Canada and Russia. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics, a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and has published many articles in trade journals. Doctor and his wife, Keri, have three children, Mac, Blake and Kellyn. An avid outdoorsman, he and his family chose the Western Slope as the place to continue creating “super Alexander smiles.” He is currently teaching in the University of Colorado.

Dr. J. Moody Alexander joined the practice in the summer of 1995. After graduating from Arlington High School, he headed to Texas Tech University and earned his Pre-Dental degree. He chose at that point to join the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, an interdenominational Christian ministry. He served with Campus Crusade for three years at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Working with college students, he further developed his relationship building skills and love for people.
Dr. Moody then returned to Texas and received his dental degree (DDS) and orthodontic degree (MS) from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontics as well as the Southwestern Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Moody also is a member of the Texas Tweed Study Club. In 2002, he won the study’s prestigious C.T. Rowland Award for outstanding new member. Most recently Dr. Moody became a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics, a status attained by only 25% of practicing orthodontists. He is currently a Clinical Professor in the Orthodontic Department of Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas.
Dr. Moody and his wife, Emily are proud parents of two boys, Hill and Wick, and two daughters, Avery and Isabelle. They are active members of the Arlington Presbyterian Church. They enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors as a family, and going to Texas Rangers games. Dr. Moody spends considerable time being involved in the community, specifically with the Downtown Rotary Club, Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Dental Health for Arlington, of which he has been president of the Board of Directors.

Dr. Cliff Alexander grew up in Dallas and graduated from Highland Park High School. After receiving his BBA degree from St. Edwards in Austin he moved to Santa Barbara, California to join a consulting firm. While there, he began to see the business side of dentistry as many of his clients were in the dental field. He realized that dentistry could satisfy his goals in business as well as his first objective of being of service to the people. So he decided to go back to school with the goal of entering dental school, and then of being accepted to orthodontic residency. He graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1993 and from St. Louis Department of Orthodontics in 1996. He was asked to join the part-time faculty in St. Louis in 2000 where he lectures on the Alexander Discipline and oversees orthodontic patient care once a month. He currently sees patients in both the Coppell and Dallas offices.