Dr. Meharg graduated from LeMoyne College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Georgetown University. He spent 12 years as a general dentist in the Army prior to attending specialty training in orthodontics. He received his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master’s Degree in Oral Biology from the University of Louisville. In 1994, he completed the requirements for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics.
In 1997, Dr. Meharg retired from the Army and returned to Syracuse; he purchased a practice which he moved to the Franklin Square area of Syracuse in 2002. This office location which he named Franklin Square Orthodontics, remains the current home of our Sirius Orthodontics Syracuse location. Dr. Vitkus joined Dr. Meharg in 2020, and after a wonderful couple years working together. Dr. Meharg deservingly retired in 2023.
Dr. Meharg was the Director of Orthodontics for the General Dentistry Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 15 years. In addition, he was a proud member of the following:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- New York State Dental Association
- Onondaga County Dental Society
Dr. Meharg was the first certified Invisalign Provider in the Central New York Region. He built our Franklin Square office to be a premiere location for Invisalign treatment and we are proud to say it remains so today.
