It is not about straightening teeth as much as it is about building self-confidence and changing lives. I knew I picked the right profession after seeing the transformation of a timid womanwho never smiledinto someone who is full of life. It was the most gratifying feeling in the world. Dr. Frial
Dr. Glenn Frial has practiced orthodontics in Laguna Niguel for more than 25years. The son and grandson of dentists, Dr. Frial saw first-hand from a young age how important a smile could be in a persons life. He works hard every day to give patients a smile that will change their lives.
Dr. Frial grew up in the Orange County area. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he received a Bachelor of Sciencein biology. Dr. Frial also attended dental school atUCLA, where he graduated at the top of his class and received numerous honors and awards.
After his dental training, he went on to specialize in orthodontics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).At UCSF, he earned botha postdoctoral specialty certificate in orthodontics and a Master of Science degree in oral biology.
With all the new advances in orthodontic treatments and technology, Dr. Frial feels it is important not only to meet but to exceed the standards of orthodontics. He continuously strives to use the most advanced techniques available. In fact, he wasa consultant and clinical evaluator of new orthodontic products for 3M Unitek, a leading orthodontic manufacturer, for over a decade.
Dr. Frial is a pastassociate professor at the UCLA orthodontic program. He taughtat UCLAfor 10 years. He was voted Orthodontist of the Year by the editors of Consumer Business Review. For several years running, Dr. Frial has been voted a Top dentist as an orthodontic specialist by his peers. He is an orthodontic expert for Findatopdoc.comandwas also nominated Best Orthodontist by Best of LA as seen on KCOP13 and ION30.
Dr. Frial and his wife Carmela have two sons, Zachary and Joshua. Theyve enjoyed living in the Laguna Niguel community for the past two decades. Dr. Frial loves spending time with his family whenever possible and is an avid sports fan.
Dr. Frial feels that is it important to give back to the community, so he serves as a role model both in and out of the office. He has been a guest speaker for Career Day and Drug Awareness week at the local schools, and has coached, umpired, and sponsored several local sports teams. He is a past board member for the Rancho Niguel Little League and he continues to volunteer as a district umpire as well as train new and returning umpires. He loves to umpire the Tournament of Champions and All-Star games. He has had thehonor of umpiring several State Championships.
Our orthodontic team consists of highly skilled and professionally trained individuals. From the moment you walk into our practice, we are committed to providing you with the most personalized care. We will strive to make your experience with our office an enjoyable and rewarding one. Our staff exemplifies teamwork, professionalism, and excellence.
I assist Dr. Frial with routine orthodontic procedures, in addition to taking x-rays, scans,and impressions for ourpatients. Its exciting to see a patient change from the beginning to the end of treatment. I absolutely love removing braces and watching patients excited about their beautiful smiles!
With patient care as our top priority, Dr. Frial and our team ensure that our patients receive the most advanced orthodontic care possible. We believe it is important not only to meet, but to exceed the standards of orthodontic care. At Frial Orthodontics, you will not only enjoy the orthodontic process, but you will receive a smile that will change your life.
We recognize that every patient has individual needs and desires. Dr. Frial custom-designs treatment for each and every patient. We work hard every day to go the extra mile to provide the best for our patients.