Dr. Chris grew up in Southern California where he was a competitive swimmer at West Covina High School and Cal Poly, Pomona where he completed his undergraduate degree. Lifeguarding in the summers, spending the winters as a ski instructor and surfing whenever possible, Dr. Chris grew up living the Southern California lifestyle. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Cal Poly, Dr. Chris attended dental school at the University of Southern California where he graduated in the top of his class. He continued on at USC to complete his orthodontic residency and earn a master's degree in craniofacial biology. Dr. Chris is still an avid skier and also enjoys photography, mountain biking, running, flying drones and helicopters (Dr. Chris is a licensed helicopter pilot), collecting and restoring antiques, and spending time with his wife, Winona.
An orthodontic specialist is a dentist who has completed an American Dental Association accredited graduate program in the specialty of orthodontics. A dentist who graduates from a specialty program becomes an orthodontic specialist who is eligible to become board certified through the voluntary examination process of The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). In essence, board certification is a process by which an individual orthodontist is voluntarily examined by his/her peers as to orthodontic knowledge and clinical skills. The passage of the examination process is a demonstration to the dental profession and the general public of the orthodontists pursuit of the continued proficiency and excellence in orthodontics.
The certification process involves a thorough written examination covering all areas of which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful passage allows the orthodontist to present treated cases which will be evaluated by expert examiners of the board during a clinical examination. Certification is now awarded for a time-limited period and the orthodontist must re-examine on a periodic basis to retain the board certified status.
The primary purpose of the American Board of Orthodontics is to evaluate the level of orthodontic care for the public by encouraging excellence in clinical practice and specialty education. In its mission statement, the board clearly defines four objectives:
Any and all ages are welcome to our office in Nampa, Idaho. Kids love how our state-of-the-art technology makes the braces process fast and easy. Adults love our Invisalign and clear non-traditional types of braces that are less noticeable on your teeth. Were proud to make high-tech orthodontic treatment a top priority in our office.
Indirect bonding: This breakthrough technique allows for unprecedented precision in bracket placement, allowing Dr. Chris to achieve unparalleled orthodontic treatment results. Indirect bonding allows you or your child to get your dental braces on in a fraction of the time it usually takes. This procedure is easier on patients, allows greater accuracy of bracket placement and faster progress which means orthodontic treatment takes much less of your valuable time.