Orthodontist Lou Chmura pivots from IBM to Marshall practice
Lou Chmura, an engineer turned orthodontist based in Marshall, Michigan, left IBM in 1980 seeking faster impact and a better quality of life. He pursued dental school at the University of Michigan, fell in love with orthodontics, and built a hybrid Virginia-Michigan practice before settling. He becomes a noted innovator, early adopter of soft tissue lasers and temporary anchorage devices, shaping his field through patient care and teaching.