Mary Sherbel DDS, MS

Meet Dr. Mary Sherbel “Dr. Mary”

Dr. Mary is passionate about orthodontics and feels fortunate to positively impact her patients’ lives. She values the opportunity to get to know each patient personally, building relationships that foster trust and engagement throughout the treatment process. As a clinician, Dr. Mary believes in the importance of open communication with patients and their families. By actively listening and valuing their input, she helps patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey. At Aspire Orthodontics, Dr. Mary and her team work to ensure every patient enjoys a positive experience and leaves with a smile they’re proud of. Dr. Mary is honored to practice alongside her husband, Dr. Jason, and to serve the community they love. Helping patients gain confidence and empowering them to pursue their dreams is what she finds most fulfilling.

Education and Expertise

Originally from Northville, Michigan, Dr. Mary completed all of her formal education at the University of Michigan. Her academic achievements include:

University of Michigan Graduate Orthodontic Program – Ann Arbor, MIMaster of Science in Orthodontics (M.S.)
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics
- AAO Resident Champion
University of Michigan School of Dentistry – Ann Arbor, MIDoctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
- Omicron Kappa Epsilon National Dental Honor Society
University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Science in Neuroscience (B.S.)
- High Honors

Dr. Mary is dedicated to lifelong learning and staying at the forefront of advancements in orthodontics. She regularly pursues continuing education opportunities to stay informed about the latest research, technologies, and treatment trends, ensuring her patients receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care. Her goal is to exceed patient expectations in both their treatment experience and the final results. She has contributed valuable, evidence-based studies to several respected research journals, with the goal of advancing the field of dentistry, including:

Published Articles

Hu X, Beard K, Sherbel M, Nascimento T, Petty S, Pantzlaff E, Schwitzer D, Kaciroti N, Maslowski E, Ashman L, Feinberg S, DaSilva A. Brain Mechanisms of Virtual Reality Breathing Versus Traditional Mindful Breathing in Pain Modulation: Observational Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy Study J Med Internet Res 2021;23(10):e27298
Hu XS, Nascimento TD, Bender MC, Hall T, Petty S, O’Malley S, Ellwood RP, Kaciroti N, Maslowski E, DaSilva AF. Feasibility of a Real-Time Clinical Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence Framework for Pain Detection and Localization From the Brain. J Med Internet Res. 2019. Jun 28;2.
Hu X, Racek AJ, Bellile E, Nascimento TD, Bender MC, Toback RL, Burnett D, Khatib L, McMahan R, Kovelman I, Ellwood RP, DaSilva AF. Brain Functional Changes before, during, and after Clinical Pain. J Dent Res. 2018 May;97(5):523-529.
Racek AJ, Hu X, Nascimento TD, Bender MC, Khatib LC, Chiego D Jr, Holland GR, Bauer P, McDonald N, Ellwood RP, DaSilva AF. Different Brain Responses to Pain and Its Expectation in the Dental Chair. J Dent Res. 2015 Jul; 94(7):998-1003.
Foerster BR, Nascimento TD, DeBoer M, Bender MCA, Rice IC, Truong DQ, Bikson M, Clauw DJ, Harris RE, DaSilva AF. Excitatory and Inhibitory Brain Metabolites as Targets and Predictors of Effective Motor Cortex Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Therapy and Predictors of its Efficacy in Fibromyalgia. Arthritis & Rheumatol. 2015 Feb; 67(2):576-581.
DaSilva AF, Nascimento TD, Love T, DosSantos MF, Martikainen IK, Cummiford CM, DeBoer M, Lucas SR, Bender MCA, Koeppe RA, Hall T, Petty S, Maslowski E, Smith YR, Zubieta JK. 3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient’s Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache. J. Vis. Exp. 2014 Jun 6; (88), e50682, doi:10.3791/50682.
Nascimento TD, DosSantos MF, Danciu T, Deboer M, van Holsbeeck H, Lucas SR, Aiello C, Khatib L, Bender MA; UMSoD (Under)Graduate Class Of 2014, Zubieta JK, Dasilva AF. Real- time sharing and expression of migraine headache suffering on twitter: a cross-sectional infodemiology study. J Med Internet Res. 2014 Apr 3;16(4):e96.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Mary is an active member of several professional organizations, including:

These affiliations provide opportunities for professional growth, allowing Dr. Mary to connect with other experts and stay informed about the latest developments in orthodontics.

Outside the Office

When she’s not working, Dr. Mary loves spending quality time with her husband, Dr. Jason, and their one-year-old son, Benji. She enjoys baking, cooking, and making homemade cards, expressing her creativity in many ways. Dr. Mary also loves to stay active and enjoys traveling with family and friends. Some of her favorite memories come from summer trips to Northern Michigan, where she and her family explore the outdoors and create lasting memories together.

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