Meet Dr. Christopher West

Dr. Christopher West has called South Florida his home since 1979. Although born in Nassau in the Bahamas, he grew up right here, attending Palm Beach Gardens High School near Jupiter, where he proudly played for the Palm Beach Gardens Gators football team.

After high school, Dr. West headed to Florida State University and earned his Bachelor of Science in biological science. He then returned to Palm Beach Lakes High School as a science teacher, where he also coached soccer, swimming, and volleyball, sharing his love of sports and science with students.

While teaching, Dr. West pursued further education at Florida Atlantic University, earning his Florida teaching certificate. But he never lost sight of his dream to become an orthodontist. He went on to complete a master’s degree in environmental science, and while applying to dental school, served as head biologist for EnviroGlades, Inc., working to protect and restore South Florida’s coral reefs, wetlands, and estuaries.

In 2001, Dr. West left South Florida for dental school at Temple University in Philadelphia. There, he served as president of his dental class and the Temple University Society for the Study of Orthodontics. He graduated summa cum laude with a Doctorate of Medical Dentistry and a Master of Business Administration. He continued at Temple for his orthodontic residency, earning a Master of Science for his research on Invisalign’s® attachment effectiveness. Today, Dr. West is an expert in Invisalign treatment for both teens and adults.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. West is board certified and actively involved in his profession. He’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, and the Florida Dental Association. He’s also served as a delegate for the Atlantic Coast District Dental Association and as a board member for the North Palm Beach Dental Society.

Outside the Office

Outside the office, Dr. West and his wife Shelley live in Jupiter, where they’re raising their two sons, Daxton and Porter. When he’s not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. West enjoys everything water-related, including surfing, fishing, boating, and scuba diving. He also loves traveling for snowboarding and spending time with his family and their dog.

Dr. West and his family are happy to be part of the Jupiter community, and they invite you to join their Family Orthodontics of Jupiter family.