Meet Dr. Metz

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John J. Metz, DMD, MS

Dr. John Metz is a certified orthodontist. An orthodontist is a specialist, who after graduating from dental school, completes additional full-time university-based education in an accredited orthodontic residency program supervised by orthodontic experts. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Indiana University and his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Florida. After graduating from dental school, Dr. Metz received his orthodontic training at the University of Florida. He also completed a Master of Science degree in Dental Sciences with a concentration in Orthodontics. He is committed to a lifetime of learning and mentoring. He is active in dental associations and attends continuing education courses on a monthly basis. He is proud to be a part-time faculty member at the University of Florida College of Dentistry where he trains orthodontic residents. In January 2025, Dr. Metz welcomed a graduate of the program to work alongside him at Metz Orthodontics as an Associate Orthodontist.

American Dental Association
Florida Dental Association
West Coast District Dental Association
Southern Association Of Orthodontics
Florida Association Of Orthodontics
West Pasco Dental Association
2017 Invisalign Elite Provider Badge
2017 Invisalign Elite Provider Badge Elite Providers have treated at least 300 cases total and have treated at least 50 cases every 6 months

Leadership

Executive Board for the West Pasco Dental Association

Throughout his career and education, Dr. Metz has been consistently selected by peers and faculty to serve in leadership roles. Ongoing involvement in these organizations assures Dr. Metz is in tune with trends and new techniques in the practice of orthodontics.

  • University of Florida Faculty: Provides orthodontic residents with instruction on aligners, practice management and the multi-loop technique – a complex and non-surgical method for treating patients that would normally require surgical realignment of their jaws.
  • Southern Society of Orthodontists: Member of the Committee on Annual Meeting and chaired the committee for the 2023 and 2024 Annual Sessions.
  • Florida Association of Orthodontists: Served on the Executive Board as President in 2023-2024 and Immediate Past President 2024-2025.
  • AAO Council on Orthodontic Healthcare: Served as the Southern Association of Orthodontists’ representative on the Council from 2016 to 2022.
  • SAO Leadership Development Class: Participated in the Southern Association of Orthodontist’s Leadership Development Program in 2011.
  • Pasco County Dental Association: Served as the organization’s President from 2014-2015.
  • University of Florida: Served as Chief Resident of the graduate program in 2008-2009.
  • Local Community: Dr. Metz is proud to support the schools and educational activities of his patients.

Meet Dr. Metz's Family

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While at Metz Orthodontics, you may see some of Dr. Metz’s family. His father Jack works in practice development, and Dr. Metz’s sister Amy leads marketing activities and fun patient experiences. Whenever he is not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Metz enjoys spending time with his wife Melissa and daughters Grace and Lillian. Together they enjoy the outdoors, listening to music and spending time with family and friends. They are parishioners at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.