Dr. Dan Grauer DDS, MS, MOrth, PhD

Dr. Dan Grauer DDS, MS, MOrth, PhD - Orthodontist in Santa Monica, CA
2200 Colorado Ave suite h, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Dr. Dan Grauer DDS, MS, MOrth, PhD - Orthodontist in Santa Monica, CA

Dr. Grauer is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has trained extensively in dentistry and orthodontics in both Europe and the United States. Dr. Grauer first received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Masters of Orthodontics, and Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics from the University of Barcelona. He then came to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for continued training, where he received his Masters of Science, Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics, DDS, and PhD in Oral Biology. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at UNC, where he still serves as an Adjunct Professor. Dr. Grauer has been exclusively dedicated to orthodontics since 2001

Dr. Natalie Dang completed her specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Southern California, with Dr. Dan Grauer as one of her instructors. She prides herself in delivering quality care where patients are her priority, which helped her earn the Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics while at USC, awarded to just one resident per class. Dr. Dang is a board certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists, exemplifying a commitment to excellence in orthodontics and a standard for the highest level of patient care. Prior to her orthodontics residency, Dr. Dang received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UCLA School of Dentistry, where she graduated Cum Laude and was elected into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys swimming, skateboarding, traveling, and cheering on the Anaheim Ducks.

Dr. Dan Grauer DDS, MS, MOrth, PhD - Orthodontist in Santa Monica, CA

A former Professor of Advanced Orthodontics at the University of Southern California, Dr. Dan Grauer operates a one-of-a-kind practice with two locations: Santa Monica and Beverly Hills, CA that serve patients who desire the best customized results with invisible orthodontic solutions.

Dr. Grauer is a Board Certified Orthodontist who has trained extensively in dentistry and orthodontics in both Europe and the United States. Dr. Grauer first received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Masters of Orthodontics, and Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics from the University of Barcelona. He then came to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for continued training, where he received his Masters of Science, Specialty Certificate of Orthodontics, DDS, and PhD in Oral Biology. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at UNC, where he still serves as an Adjunct Professor.

Dr. Grauer is an associate editor for the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and sits on the editorial boards of several other professional publications. A well-known and respected researcher, he lectures at meetings nationally and internationally and provides lingual orthodontic services in practices around the world.

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Rating 4.7 out of 5 based on 42 reviews

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Anashe S
a year ago
This was my third time getting braces and I couldn't of been happier with my experience at Grauer orthodontics. I am so happy with my results that I wish I had discovered Dr. Grauer the first time I got braces and chances are I wouldn't have had to get it multiple times! He is the best! Everyone in the office was so patient and helpful at all times and I appreciate everyone's hard work! Thank you for giving me such an amazing experience!


Sarah Cotton Nelson
a year ago
Dr. Grauer worked my son in for an emergency orthodontics visit while we were visiting L.A. He and his whole office were professional, efficient, friendly and fast. If I lived in L.A., Grauer Orthodontics would definitely be our home office for all things braces and beyond! Highly recommend to all.


Mia Hooper
2 years ago
Dr. Grauer is 100% responsible for my amazing smile I now have. I have been seeing him over five years and ever experience is better than the last. I am extremely happy with his work and am very confident in my teeth!


Christopher Ciaffa
2 years ago
Can't say enough good things about my experience. Dr. Grauer and his entire staff are pros, from my initial consult to the completion of my Invisalign treatment. They are very knowledgable with the latest and greatest technology. On top of that they make you feel like you're their only patient. Highly Recommend.


Gabriel Eidelman
2 years ago
Before my treatment at Grauer Orthodontics, my teeth were very crooked (especially the bottom teeth). I am also a slow developer which meant that everything took longer than expected. But they were able to work around all that and after 2 years of braces my teeth look great now! The staff are extremely warm and friendly. I highly recommend it!


Veronika Kurshinskaya
2 years ago
Dr. Grauer and his team are all caring, highly skilled and professional. I just finished my 19 months long treatment with Dr. Grauer and very happy with the results. Now my ex husband and our young daughter are also his clients. Marjorie at the front desk is always helpful and understanding. I highly recommend Dr. Grauer and his team for all your ortho needs!


Nicole Newman
2 years ago
For the longest time I thought I was Dr. Grauer's favorite patient. Then I began to meet some of his other patients who actually thought they were his favorite! The audacity. (kidding) But this is how Dr. Grauer makes every single one of his patients feel. I know this firsthand because our family has been with his practice and under his care for over six years. He has taken such great care of me, my son, and my daughter, that my husband is feeling the pressure to see him. Who doesn't want a better smile?


Lea Eidelman
2 years ago
I started my process with Dr. Grauer when I was in 8th grade, and could not be happier with the way not only my teeth look, but how the whole experience was overall. Dr. Grauer and the whole staff have always been so incredibly determined to make my smile as perfect as possible, and helpful & supportive of me the whole way. I used invisalign aligners throughout my teenage years to get to where I wanted to be, and Dr. Grauer made the process easy for me, manageable, and the results have exceeded beyond anything I could have imagined for my teeth, all a while making every visit enjoyable. I could not thank him enough for all of the determination, perfection, and trust Dr. Grauer put into me, to get me to where I am now.


Jess Hendrick
2 years ago
Dr Grauer came highly recommended to me by a good friend of mine and I realized he is responsible for some of the most beautiful smiles in Hollywood. I wanted my teeth to be straighter and more beautiful for so many years and I finally decided to give that gift to myself and I am so happy with the results and get complimented on my smile all the time. Dr Grauer really cares about his patients and he treats everyone with so much kindness and compassion. Thank you Dr Grauer! I'm forever grateful!


Amy
2 years ago
Called to have my braces removed only as I was a patient somewhere else across the country and needed my braces off only. The front desk told me I'd have to come in to see the doctor for a consult first to see if he could remove them "or not"... what?! Removing braces is soooooo simple. It takes 20 mins tops. Insane.


andrea L
2 years ago
Dr. Grauer, Dr. Dang, Emily, Marjorie, Augie, and the entire staff are really friendly and treat you more than just a patient. They can feel your need for a better smile and will do everything they can to get their work done the best they can. They welcome you with a smile and will always take you in at the time of your appointment. They have changed my life and I have made new friends. I do not feel anxious or nervous when going to the Dentist because they are the best! They will answer all of your questions and go beyond your expectations. Something very important to mention is that they will work with your schedule. Also, they have the newest technology and you will feel no discomfort at the time of treatment. I love everyone there and I am very grateful to have met them through a recommendation.


Giorgio Panagos
2 years ago
I underwent braces at Grauer Orthodontics and could not be happier with the final results. Dr. Grauer is truly a master of his craft. His commitment to transforming people's lives through their smile is demonstrated by his work both inside and outside the office. He seems to live and breathe what he does and is always looking to take his practice to the next level. This devotion to the patients is also shared by Dr. Grauer's wonderful staff, who clearly know what they are doing and work closely with Dr. Grauer to get you the smile of your dreams. The collaboration between all members of the office is truly exceptional. You are warmly greeted by everyone with a smile. You are never subjected to unnecessary waiting. Your time and comfort are valued. Every stage of treatment is explained to you. You are always recommended the most effective choice, not the most expensive one. Best of all, you walk out with the smile of your dreams. Dr. Grauer and his team have changed my life for the better and I am forever grateful for all their hard work. There are many places you can go to receive good orthodontic work. However, very few boast professionals so obsessed with delivering the best results possible. That obsession makes all the difference.


Bella Birch
2 years ago
I went to a different orthodontist as a child and got braces, and though he made my teeth look nice, I soon started having TMJ. In the years after I got those braces off, I had clicking sounds, clogged ears, sore muscles, and headaches in the jaw area. It got to the point where it was disrupting my everyday life because I was in pain. I went to Dr. Siman, a TMJ specialist who works with Dr. Grauer. He gave me an orthotic that eased my jaw pain until it was almost unnoticeable. However, I had to wear the orthotic 24/7, and my bite was very open (my front teeth couldn't even touch). Dr. Grauer, in just a year and a half with braces, gave me a comfortable and beautiful bite. He slowly weaned me off the orthotic and pulled my top and bottom teeth together. Now I am confident in my smile and my TMJ is essentially gone! Everyone at the office is knowledgeable and friendly, and Dr. Grauer does a good job of keeping patients updated and clued in on their stage in the process. I always felt like my braces and appliances as well as the machines used in the office were of top quality and the latest technology. Thank you Dr. Grauer!


Mary Yaghnam
2 years ago
Dr. Grauer and his staff are professional and kind. Dr. Grauer worked magic on my crooked teeth, using Lingual braces (behind the teeth). No one even noticed I had braces on, the Doctor and his staff took care of me during and even after my braces have come off. I recommend Dr. Grauer to everyone I know, easily the best investment I've ever made and worth every penny for my now perfect teeth!


Stephen Shaffer
2 years ago
Dr Grauer and his team are absolutely incredible! I never felt pressured into any aspect of my treatment. The team was extremely friendly, constructive and supportive throughout the whole process. All of this while during a pandemic. Beyond thrilled with the results, both in terms of function (why I ventured into this) and aesthetics (a welcome bonus of the journey). I visited a few other orthodontists at the start of this process, but this is the first practice that I felt 100% safe in and trusted the recommendations completely. Really cannot say enough - truly amazing. Thank you!


Michelle Droeger
2 years ago
Dr. Grauer and his entire team are truly fabulous! After the disappointing realization that I needed to adjust my bite to save my teeth, meaning I need braces again at age 56, I found Dr. Grauer. From the start of the process to the removal of my braces I was very impressed! I just got them off and I am thrilled, he completely fixed my bite. I highly recommend Dr. Grauer, as he and his entire staff are all professional, kind and take great efforts to make getting braces, for a second time and as an adult, as painless as possible.


Meghan Best
2 years ago
I've been a patient of Dr. Grauer's for 4 years. He is excellent (and fun! and nice!) A great example of Dr. Grauer's professionalism and thoroughness: I wasn't wearing my retainers during a rough pregnancy. My teeth shifted and my retainer broke. Dr. Grauer had held on to my last two Invisalign trays IN HIS GARAGE and brought them to my appointment (prepared!). It worked! Two months later my teeth are back where they were (which is where he placed them a few years ago). Anyway, I highly recommend! Excellent care in a laid back atmosphere.


Janet Heinzle
2 years ago
After 16 months of visits my son had his braces removed this week and we couldn't be happier with the results or the experience! Dr Grauer and his staff are the friendliest, happiest team and it was always a pleasure to see everyone. They always ran on time for their appointments, and even through Covid (after they were allowed to reopen!) kept everything running efficiently whilst taking every precaution to keep their staff and their patients safe. I would highly recommend Dr. Grauer to anyone in need of an Orthodontist!


Iman arfa zanganeh
3 years ago
Dr.Grauer and his team are extremely nice and professional. Went in for a scan and came out very quickly due to how efficient his staff is. Would highly recommend for anyone needing orthodontic services in the LA area.


Kaoru Maeyama
3 years ago
Dr. Grauer is very knowledgeable and is a very trustworthy professional Orthodontist. He has helped fix the teeth of both my son and daughter in a short amount of time and I am very happy about the results. The staff are all kind and very welcoming. I would highly recommend this orthodontist.


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