Vlachos Orthodontics

Dr. Christos Vlachos holds dental degrees from the University of Athens, Greece and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In addition he received a Master’s degree in Occlusion and the treatment of TemporoMandibular Disorders (TMJ) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (1984) and completed his specialty training in Orthodontics at UAB (1986).



Dr. Vlachos served as full time faculty at UAB, Department of Orthodontics from 1992 to 1997, teaching undergraduate, graduate and continuing education courses in orthodontics and occlusion. Since 1997, he has maintained private orthodontic practices in Homewood, Pell City, and Calera, while teaching part-time at UAB. In addition to orthodontic care for children and adults, Dr. Vlachos offers treatment to patients with TMJ problems as well as Obstructive Sleep Apnea.



Dr. Vlachos is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics as well as a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, UAB Orthodontic Alumni Association, American Dental Association, Alabama Dental Association, and Birmingham District Dental Society.



Dr. Vlachos is married to Margaret Nichols Vlachos and they have one son, William. He is an avid University of Alabama football fan and also enjoys reading, traveling, and being outdoors.