Dr. Justin Ohnigian was born and raised in Old Bethpage, New York where he graduated with honors from Plainview-Old Bethpage JFK High School. He went on to graduate from SUNY Binghamton, Cum Laude, with a degree in Biology as well as an adjunct degree in Business Management. Dr. Justin spent his next four years earning a Doctorate Degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where he also earned the award for “Excellence in Orthodontics.” After a 2-and-a-half-year Orthodontic residency program at Seton Hill University outside of Pittsburgh, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Orthodontics as well as a Master’s of Science degree in Orthodontics.
In 2015, Dr. Justin was thrilled to join The Coolsmiles team and begin his career in private practice. Dr. Justin was recognized by the American Board of Orthodontics as a Diplomate and joined the small and elite group of Orthodontists certified by The Board. He has extensive experience in treating children, teens, and adults while employing multiple different treatment modalities. He has also achieved Diamond status, as a top 1% Invisalign provider. Dr. Justin is a Board member of the Suffolk County Dental Society, where he annually participates in “Give Kids a Smile” as well as a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association and the Port Jefferson Study Club.
Dr. Justin is married to his wife Julie, who is a Global Market Manager at Marchon Eyewear. Together they are parents to their two children Henry and Ella. Aside from Orthodontics, Dr. Justin enjoys playing basketball, golf, swimming, cycling, running, and skiing. Dr. Justin also loves cooking and “a good old fashioned BBQ!”