For a decade, patients across Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area have placed their smiles in the hands of Tropical Orthodontics. That trust has now been formally recognized for the tenth consecutive year, as the practice announces it has received the 2026 Consumer Choice Award for Business Excellence. The award, one of Canada's most respected business recognition programs, honors organizations that consistently deliver outstanding service and customer satisfaction. Earning it every year from 2017 through 2026 represents a rare milestone that few businesses in any sector achieve, and it carries significant implications for how patients choose orthodontic care in a crowded marketplace.
The sustained recognition matters because it reflects not a single year of excellence but a decade of it. Consumer Choice Awards are based on independent consumer feedback, meaning the distinction is a direct signal of patient trust rather than a self-reported claim. For families weighing options among the many orthodontic practices in Mississauga, this track record offers a measurable form of reassurance: hundreds of patients and parents have repeatedly validated the practice's commitment to comfort, efficiency, and results.
At the center of that record is Dr. Joel Schacher, a certified orthodontist and the practice's founder. A graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry, Dr. Schacher completed his orthodontic specialty training at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York. Over more than 40 years, he has helped thousands of children, teens, and adults achieve healthier, more confident smiles. His professional contributions extend beyond the clinic: he is the founder and president of the Ontario Damon Study Club, has taught orthodontics to dental residents at Hamilton General Hospital, and has served as a guest lecturer for graduate orthodontic residents. That combination of clinical experience and academic leadership helps explain why the practice has maintained its standing over a full decade.
The implications of this award extend beyond prestige. In orthodontics, where treatment decisions can affect oral health for decades, patients increasingly look for evidence of consistent quality. A ten-year run of Consumer Choice Awards suggests that Tropical Orthodontics has not only attracted patients but retained their confidence. The practice's approach emphasizes non-extraction and minimally invasive treatment where possible, reducing the need for unnecessary tooth extractions and invasive procedures. Its service range includes Invisalign and clear aligners, Pitts 21 braces, Damon braces, adult and teen orthodontics, bite correction, and smile enhancement, all supported by advanced treatment systems designed for efficient tooth movement and improved patient comfort.
Located in the heart of Mississauga, the clinic draws patients from Brampton, Oakville, Milton, Etobicoke, and across the Greater Toronto Area. That geographic reach suggests the award's impact is regional, not merely local, and it reinforces the practice's position at the forefront of orthodontic care in one of Canada's fastest-growing regions.
"Receiving the Consumer Choice Award for ten consecutive years, from 2017 through 2026, is an incredible honour," said Dr. Joel Schacher. "This recognition reflects the trust our patients and families place in us every day." As the practice marks this milestone, the decade-long streak stands as a notable benchmark for patient satisfaction in Canadian orthodontics, and it sets a high bar for competitors seeking to match that level of sustained consumer confidence.
