Dr. David Harnick attended the University of Maryland, where he received his dental degree. After a successful career as a general dentist, he attended the University of the Pacific for an additional two years and was awarded his Masters in the Science of Dentistry (MSD) with a specialist certificate in orthodontics.
The University of the Pacific program is well known for its treatment of young children and hence is a major influence on Dr. Harnicks philosophy. Dr. Harnick has lectured nationally on orthodontics and Invisalign.
To remain on top of industry trends, Dr. Harnick is a member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics, the New Mexico Dental Association, the Albuquerque District Dental Society, and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Harnick is also the past president of the New Mexico Association of Orthodontics and has been voted the best orthodontist in Albuquerque the Magazine three times.
To provide patients with the best possible orthodontic care, Dr. Harnick completed hundreds of additional hours and training to become a Board Certified Orthodontist by the American Board of Orthodontists (ABO).
Dr. Kari Harnick was born and raised right here in Albuquerque, NM. She went to the University of New Mexico and earned her bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene and graduated Summa Cum Laude. This gave Dr. Kari a unique perspective about oral health as a whole. She then continued her journey to the University of Pacific-Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. She was selected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society and Tau Kappa Omega honor society.
Following in her fathers footsteps, Dr. Kari decided to pursue the field of orthodontics and completed her orthodontic residency at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR. This is where she also earned her Masters in Dentistry.