I feel truly blessed to be part of a profession as rewarding as orthodontics. Every day, I have the privilege to partner with people in changing their lives through the transformation of their smiles. I believe that skill and compassion go hand in hand when providing exceptional patient care. As a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, I stay up to date on the latest advancements in my profession in order to provide the most current treatment options for my patients. As a doctor, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. For this reason, I value each and every patient relationship.
I appreciate the time that you have taken to visit this site and find out more about our exceptional orthodontic practice, my team, and the many services we can provide to help you achieve a beautiful smile.
Dr. Curtis received his orthodontic specialty certification from the University of Southern California, where he served as class president. He has a masters degree in craniofacial biology from the Graduate School at USC for his thesis studying the temporomandibular joint. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the USC School of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top 3% of his class. While in dental school, he earned top scores on the National Dental Board examinations and did additional training in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, implant dentistry, and oral pathology. Dr. Curtis completed his undergraduate work at USC, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in just three years.
As a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Curtis is board certified, which is an honor achieved by less than half of his profession. He is a certified Invisalign provider and has led Invisalign study groups, teaching dentists to use this innovative technique. Dr. Curtis is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics,Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics,California Association of Orthodontists,American Dental Association,California Dental Association, and the Orange County Dental Society.
Dr. Curtis received the Pierre Fauchard Academy award for excellence in dentistry, the USC Mobile Dental Clinic Directors Merit Award for his work with underserved children, and the Exercise Science Award (given to the top student in that department). He has also been honored by the American Association of Oral Biologists for his interest in oral pathology, and by the California Dental Association which awarded him their CDA Scholarship Award. Dr. Curtis has been elected into the Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies, as well as the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
Dr. Curtis has been an active participant in the dental community and the community at large. He has volunteered through USCs Mobile Dental Clinic Program to treat the dental needs of underserved children. In addition, he has donated time and dental supplies for outreaches in Southern California and Mexico. A sports enthusiast, Dr. Curtis has coached basketball and baseball for various youth programs. He has also taught Sunday school classes for both elementary school children and college/career adults.
Trained at the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the University of Southern California, I have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience that has provided me with the skills to practice orthodontics with confidence and professionalism. I pride myself in delivering quality care where patients are my priority. I cannot wait to bring a smile to every one of our patients.
Dr. Dang is a board certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists. She received herspecialtytraining in orthodontics at the University of Southern California, where she earned the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics, awarded to just one resident per class. She simultaneously earned a Master of Science degreein Craniofacial Biology from the Graduate School at USC for her thesis regarding the use of 3D imaging and technology in orthodontics. Dr. Dangearned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated Cum Laude and was elected into the the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
Upon completion of her specialty training in orthodontics at USC, Dr. Dang was awarded the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics. While at UCLA for dental school, she was given both the Deans Scholarship and Regents Scholarship in recognition of excellence and demonstration of outstanding promise. She was also awarded the Dr. Howard Chen Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and the Drs. David and Miki Lee Scholarship for leadership and professionalism. Dr. Dang achieved the Deans List each of the four years of dental school and graduated Cum Laude. She also was elected into theOmicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society upon graduation at UCLA, as well as the Phi Beta Kappa honor society while at UCSD for her undergrad studies.
Dr. Dang has played an active role in the dental community since she was a pre-dental student, volunteering as a dental assistant in the UCSD Free Dental Clinics, which provided free dental services to the underserved residents of San Diego. Before starting dental school, she volunteered as an assistant onboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship as part of the Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission, which provides medical and dental services throughout Southeast Asia. Dr. Dang then volunteered as a dentist on a Help the Children mission trip to Guatemala. She has also helped to provide free screenings and preventative care at various community dental clinics and health fairs throughout the Southern California region.
Dr. Dang grew up in Yorba Linda and graduated from Valencia High School in Placentia with an International Baccalaureate diploma. She has since returned to Yorba Linda, following her formal education through her Southern California tour. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys swimming, skateboarding, traveling, and cheering on the Anaheim Ducks.
At the core of ourorthodontic practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs.Our team of dedicated staff members have decades of experience in the specialty of orthodontics.
We strongly believe that a well-trained staff is an integral part of an efficient and quality-oriented orthodontic practice, so each of our staff participates in continuing education opportunities. This allows us to stay current on all of the exciting advances in our specialty which allows us to deliver the exceptional service you deserve. Our team is committed to delivering excellent orthodontic treatment in a friendly and caring environment. We look forward to helping you achieve a great new smile!
Deb is the General Manager here at Curtis Orthodontics. Deb has many years of dental experience and, prior to finding her home in orthodontics in 1990, she worked in every aspect and specialty of dentistry. She loves helping to create beautiful smiles and making a difference in the lives of others every day and looks forward to learning something new every day.
Deb is the mother of 3 absolutely great adult children and the grandmother of two amazing grandchildren. She has two big, beautiful basset hounds named Miss Daisy (who is perfect in every way, even wipes her feet when she comes in) and Mr. Bones (who drags everything from the back yard into the house and never wipes his feet).
Deb loves to laugh and find the humor in life. She enjoys chasing country with her daughter by attending several country concerts every year. She loves to sing, decorate, cook, shop-till- she-drops, and spend time with family and friends. She is looking forward to meeting you!
Joelle is our Patient Relations Coordinator. She has the wonderful opportunity of meeting and greeting our new patients and introducing them to the world of orthodontics. Joelle has been working in the orthodontic profession since 1994 and truly loves working with people and watching the benefits of how orthodontics changes patient's lives for the better. Joelle is happily married to her husband, Jack, and has adaughter that keeps her very busy in her spare time. Joelle loves going to the beach, camping, and spending time with her family and friends.
Jeanine is our Patient Service Coordinator has been working in the dental field for 10 years and in orthodontics for the past 7 years. You will see her smiling face at every visit, at our front desk. I love my job. I especially love being a part of creating beautiful smiles! Jeanine has 4 beautiful daughters and 6 grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family when she is not in the office. She also enjoys Disneyland, the beach, and just being outdoors.
Jill isthe Marketing Director in our office. She manages all community events and sponsorships that Dr. Curtis is involved with. She also manages our social media pages and is the support to our referring general dentists. Jill has been on our team for over15 years and enjoys being out in our local community to educate and promote orthodontics.
Jill and her husband, Rodney, are originally from Canada and have been living in sunny Southern California for the past18 years. Jill stays busy with extra- curricular activities involving her 3 children and, also enjoys the beach, walking, and spending time with friends and family.
Rachelle has been in the orthodontic field since 1991 and is the Records Coordinator in our office. She enjoys taking all of the digital x-rays and other orthodontic records for our patients. She loves learning about all of our patients and she strives to provide the best service with a warm heart and the best smile.
Rachelle is married to a wonderful man, Steven, and they share 4 amazing children. They enjoy spending time with their new grandson, Levi, and are the proud parents of a United States Airman. In her spare-time she loves spending time with family and friends.
Amber is the newest member of the team. She is a Registered Dental Assistant that works alongside Dr. Curtis. Amber is always providing an enjoyable and friendly experience to all patients here at the office. When Amber is not in the office, she enjoys off-roading, jet-skiing, snowboarding, and going to the river.
Samantha is a Registered Dental Assistant who began her journey in Orthodontics in 2001. I knew when I was a little girl I wanted to work with teeth! I find joy in being a part of the patients experience as Dr. Curtis helps to transform their smile. Samantha brings to our office the experience of having worked at a Rural Health Center that specialized in serving a small community in Northern California with all specialties of dentistry where she found her passion for orthodontics. Samantha is a mother to 1 incredible little boy named Oliver. He is the light of her life alongside her Husband and their 2 dogs who think theyre humans. As a family they can be found at the baseball field, Knotts Berry Farm or at the train yard in Costa Mesa. Her love of Orthodontics is amplified working with Dr. Curtis and her work family.
Dr. Curtis is a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Orthodontic specialists are dentists that have completed an additional three years of full-time specialty training and practice ONLY orthodontics. In addition, they are recognized by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists in their specialty. This means that an orthodontic specialist does not do fillings, cleanings, extractions, etc. The value of a specialist to you is that the orthodontist and the entire orthodontic office is set up to give you the very best and latest in orthodontic care, and can treat both routine as well as difficult cases effectively.
Orthodontics is more than just straightening teeth.Orthodontists understand the complexity of growth development and facial form. Treatment plans include issues related to the jaw and bite, not just movement of teeth. Theres a reasonorthodontists go to additional years of highly competitive orthodontic school to learn and perfect their ability in the specialty. A general dentist is ideal for providing regular oral health check-ups, comparable to your family doctor. Many dentists offer orthodontic treatment plans, but have not been trained or educated in the area.
A board certified orthodontist is committed to the highest level of patient care including a comprehensive treatment approach to ensure quality work. And board certified orthodontists must re-new their certification every 10 years to demonstrate their continuous commitment to excellence.
Dr. Curtis is a graduate of the acclaimed USC School of Dentistry and USC Department of Orthodontics. He is a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and is a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is a recognized authority and gives lectures about orthodontics to the profession. Refer to his resume for his many other activities in dentistry.
Dr. Curtis is a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, completing 3 years of full-time specialty training after graduating from dental school. He has treated many thousands of patients from age 4 to 87 and has over a decade of clinical experience. Patients of various ages may have treatment needs specific to their age, so experience pays!
A board certified orthodontist is an orthodontist who has voluntarily gone through hundreds of additional hours of preparation to demonstrate their judgment, skills and knowledge required for providing the highest level of patient care. They have achieved board certification through the American Board of Orthodontics, the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by theAmerican Dental Associationand in affiliation with theAmerican Association of Orthodontists.
An orthodontist is a dentist who has not only completed a graduate program in dentistry to receive their DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine), but has also gone through a competitive residency at aCODA-accreditedorthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics.
No. All orthodontists must be licensed to practice, but at this time only 1 in 3 orthodontists have continued on to complete Board Certification. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) certification process signifies a unique achievementa significant step beyond the two to three years of advanced education required for a dentist to become a specialist in orthodontics. The process requires the orthodontist to demonstrate actual accomplishments in patient care with detailed case reports on the treatment provided for a broad range of patient problems. Board certification is a voluntary achievement that all orthodontists do not choose to pursue. In order to become board certified by the ABO, an individual orthodontist is thoroughly interviewed by a highly respected panel of examiners to demonstrate their orthodontic knowledge, clinical skills and judgment.
One. The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association. The ABO was founded in 1929 and is the oldest specialty board in dentistry. The boards purpose is to elevate the quality of orthodontic care for the public by promoting excellence through certification, education and professional collaboration.
Successful completion of the examination process demonstrates the orthodontists highest commitment to excellence in orthodontics to both the orthodontic profession and the general public. It represents a commitment by a licensed specialist that he/she has the necessary knowledge base and skills to treat patients to the highest of standards. It exemplifies a practitioners commitment to continue to keep abreast of the latest advances in patient care, and to continue to deliver these latest advances to patients. Many orthodontists see it as a demonstration of their dedication to the specialty and the highest level of personal achievement.
Since the establishment of the ABO in 1929, the certification process requirements have continued to adjust to the demands of the specialty. Today, the process involves a thoroughWritten Examinationcovering all areas of information which an orthodontist should be knowledgeable. Successful completion of this board exam allows the orthodontist to proceed to theClinical Examinationwhere they present detailed case reports from their practice/residency, demonstrating a history of excellence in patient care. These cases are evaluated by a panel of examiners and later discussed during an oral examination where the applicant is tested on a wide variety of academic and clinical topics. After successful completion of these examinations, the orthodontist has officially achieved Board Certification, for a time-limited period. The orthodontist must go throughCertification Renewal every 10 yearsto maintain their certification status by demonstrating this continued level of patient care.