At American Canyon Orthodontics, we invite you to experience the best that orthodontics has to offer.We know how important your smile is. We are dedicated to helping each and every patient enjoy a healthy bite and a beautiful smile. We offer a combination of years of experience and the latest technology and advancements in Orthodontics. If you are looking for an experienced and caringoffice that meets your specific needs, American Canyon Orthodontics is the right choice.
From the moment you enter the office of Dr. Jeffrey Nichelini, youll immediately know that this is not your typical orthodontic practice.Dr. Nichelini is focused solely on providing beautiful, healthy smiles that last a lifetime for children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Nichelini initially pursued a career in dentistry because he wanted to be in a field that allowed him to develop relationships with people, and have a positive role in his community. While in dental school, he decided to specialize in Orthodontics because he was amazed by the profound changes he saw braces making on each patients smile and the subsequent impact those changes had on their confidence. He is now grateful for the opportunity to bring these wonderful changes to the lives of people every day, and considers it a privilege to work with his patients. Dr. Nichelini is committed to giving every individual under his care the close attention necessary to provide them with the most healthy and beautiful results.
Dr. Nichelini received his Bachelors Degree from the University of California- San Diego in Molecular Biology. While attending UCSD he helped found the schools first undergraduate research journal, The Saltman Quarterly. He then moved to New York City to attend The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where he made time to start a dental clinic for homeless people, and received awards for his contribution to public-health. His Orthodontic training was completed simultaneously with a Masters Degree in Oral and Cranoifacial Sciences at the University of California- San Francisco, during which time he served as the Chief Resident of his department.
Dr. Nichelini is a true California native. On his Mothers side he can trace his roots to the first Spanish expedition to the area, led by Gaspar Portola in 1769. On his fathers side, his Great Grandfather helped pioneer the Napa Valley with a homestead in 1884, the location of which is still the site of his familys winery to this day. In his free time, Dr. Nichelini helps his family run their winery, and he enjoys running, hiking, exploring, reading the news, and going to museums.
Dr. Cozin was born in Manhasset, New York and grew up in Bernardsville, New Jersey. While growing up, he enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and music. During high school, he continued these interests by performing in many bands and playing varsity baseball for all four years. During his junior and senior year, he was selected to All-State honors in baseball.
His fascination in life sciences lead him to pursue a degree in biology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After college, he moved to Manhattan and worked as a researcher at Columbia Universitys College of Dental Medicine, where he also completed his D.D.S. While in dental school, he continued his research and published in numerous prestigious dental journals. In 2012, he was awarded the Daniel M. Laskin Award for authoring the most outstanding article in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Through positive experiences with patients and mentors at Columbia University, he made the decision to further his education by completing his orthodontic residency at the University of California San Francisco, where he also served as chief resident and received a masters degree in orofacial sciences.
Matt is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, and volunteering for dental missions. He also loves rock music and enjoys playing around with old electronics.
Christine was born and raised in the Philippines. She finished 5 years of Dental school before moving to the United States in 1996. She has lived in American Canyon for the past 17 years with her husband Joe. They have 3 boys, Paolo, Carlo and J.J. She is a people person who love talking to the patients and making them feel comfortable when they come to the office with her approachable personality and friendly smile. She loves Basketball and Baseball. Lets Go Giants!
You can call Christine anytime with any questions regarding your dental coverage or other financial concerns you may have. She will be happy to sit down with you and customize the perfect option to fit your needs. See you soon!
