Tropical Orthodontics has been recognized with the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Business Excellence, marking its tenth consecutive year receiving the honor. The Mississauga-based practice has been awarded annually from 2017 through 2026, a distinction that underscores a decade of consistent clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
The Consumer Choice Award is one of Canada's most respected business recognition programs, celebrating organizations that demonstrate outstanding service and customer satisfaction. For Tropical Orthodontics, the ten-year streak reflects sustained trust from patients and families across Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. The practice, led by Dr. Joel Schacher, has become a fixture in the regional orthodontic landscape, offering a comprehensive range of treatments including Invisalign, Pitts 21 braces, Damon braces, and non-extraction orthodontics.
Dr. Schacher, a certified orthodontist and founder of the practice, brings more than 40 years of experience to his role. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, he completed his orthodontic specialty training at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. His professional contributions include founding and presiding over the Ontario Damon Study Club, teaching orthodontics to dental residents at Hamilton General Hospital, and serving as a guest lecturer for graduate orthodontic residents. This depth of expertise has helped position Tropical Orthodontics as one of the most recognized orthodontic practices in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area.
"Receiving the Consumer Choice Award for ten consecutive years, from 2017 through 2026, is an incredible honour," said Dr. Joel Schacher, Certified Orthodontist and Founder of Tropical Orthodontics. "This recognition reflects the trust our patients and families place in us every day. We remain committed to delivering exceptional orthodontic care, embracing innovation, and helping every patient achieve a healthy, confident smile."
The practice's approach emphasizes comfort, efficiency, and results, with a focus on innovative treatment methods that reduce the need for tooth extractions and invasive procedures. Services span Invisalign and clear aligners, Pitts 21 braces, Damon braces, adult and teen orthodontics, bite correction, non-extraction orthodontics, and smile enhancement. Patients from Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Etobicoke, and across the Greater Toronto Area seek out the clinic for its modern technology and patient-first philosophy.
This milestone carries implications beyond the practice itself. In a competitive healthcare market, consistent recognition from a third-party organization like the Consumer Choice Award can signal reliability and quality to prospective patients. For the orthodontic industry, Tropical Orthodontics' decade-long streak highlights the growing demand for treatments that prioritize patient comfort and aesthetic outcomes, such as clear aligners and non-extraction options. As the practice looks to the future, it remains focused on maintaining the high standards that have defined its reputation for over a decade.
