Welcome to Hodges Orthodontics! Dr. Hodges and our amazing team are dedicated to helping you love your smile. What truly sets us apart from other orthodontic providers is the fun, enjoyable and relaxed experience we strive to provide to each and every patient. We want you to love your smile and the journey of achieving that smile! We are committed to keeping our office running smoothly and on schedule to minimize time spent at our office for busy families. You can trust us to treat you with the same care, consideration and honesty as we would our own families, and we will provide you with a conservative treatment approach focused on excellent results.
We invite you to get to know us by using the links below to learn about Dr. Hodges, our team, our community involvement and what makes us unique. We look forward to meeting you and your family. Call or text our office or come by and visit us anytime!
Ryan Hodges, DDS, MS Dr. Hodges loves helping his patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. His commitment to excellence, outstanding training and positive, caring attitude all help to ensure you will receive the individual quality care that you truly deserve.
Dr. Hodges grew up in a small town in Oregon playing basketball, football and baseball. He loves living in beautiful Ventura County with his wife, Emily, and their three children. He enjoys coaching his kids soccer and baseball teams and going on adventures with his family.
Welcome to Hodges Orthodontics! We have worked hard to assemble a wonderful team of highly qualified and caring individuals. At Hodges Orthodontics, we are committed to helping you every step of the way. We love laughing with our patients and making them feel at ease when they come to our office. You can trust us to treat you as we would our own family with compassion, respect and honesty. Please get to know us by reading a little more about who we are.
Amanda Certified Orthodontic Assistant Im excited to be part of the Hodges Orthodontics team. Having been an orthodontic assistant for over ten years now, I can truly say the best part of being an assistant is the way were able to connect with families through smiles. It is common for you to hear me sing or hum as I work on our patients or assist Dr. Hodges. My favorite part of working at Hodges Orthodontics is the friendly and fun environment we work in.
Away from the office, I enjoy time at home with my husband and three kids. Together we enjoy funny movies, playing games and cooking together. My favorite movie is The Little Mermaid, and my favorite foods include pizza and Mexican food.
Bessy Certified Orthodontic Assistant Hi, my name is Bessy. I am a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Besides assisting Dr. Hodges, I make sure our tools are organized and clean. I make the clear retainers you get to wear when you are done with your treatment. You can also see me taking X-rays or updating patient pictures to monitor their progress. My favorite part about being an orthodontic assistant is being able to see the changes in a patient, not just their smile but the confidence it brings them.
In my free time, I like to go to the gym, listen to music, dance and cook up new recipes. My favorite foods are Thai and Mexican. On the weekends, I enjoy going to church and spending time with my granddaughter, Solaris, who is 5 years old. I also have two small dogs that keep me busy.
Jason Dental Assistant Hello, I am Jason. I truly enjoy the orthodontic field and actually hope to become an orthodontist myself one day. I grew up in the Philippines and moved here in 2009. I really enjoy watching and participating in sports, such as football, baseball and especially basketball. Of course, I am a huge Lakers fan. I love to have a good time and enjoy having a good laugh as well.
Kristen Financial Coordinator I knew at a young age that I wanted to be in the dental field. Now, I have over 17 years of experience in the dental field. I went to Simi Adult School for dental assisting and graduated in 2000. I started as a dental assistant, then moved to the front office. While the majority of my experience is in general dentistry, I have enjoyed the last seven years in the orthodontic field. I truly enjoy my job and love the relationships that I have built with our patients.
I have been with my wonderful husband, Franky, since high school (my high school sweetheart). I dont have children, but I am one amazing aunt to six nieces and nephews. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, watching movies with my husband and traveling to new places that I never thought I would see.
Lorena Scheduling Coordinator Hi, my name is Lorena, and I have been in the dental field for five years. I joined this awesome team in May of 2018. I am grateful to work in a fun and caring environment where I get to learn something new every day. I love meeting and interacting with all our patients and watching their smiles transform throughout their treatment. In my spare time, I enjoy going to museums and the zoo and watching funny movies with my husband and daughter.
I grew up in Moorpark, and after having lived in Thousand Oaks for a number of years, my husband and I are happy to call Moorpark our home. With two little ones, my free time is limited, but I enjoy spending time with family and playing soccer.
At Hodges Orthodontics, you will get an experience unlike any other. We pride ourselves in being a unique orthodontic practice in many ways and have highlighted just a few below. We invite you to come visit our office anytime and see for yourself why we think you will love our office.
Dr. Hodges is a UCLA-trained orthodontic specialist. He is committed to providing the highest possible quality of care and treats each person he meets as if he were treating his own family member with compassion, respect and honesty. He is caring, fun, relatable and excellent with children.
We want you to choose the best treatment without money being an issue. That is why we offer Invisalign aligners for the same cost as braces. Hodges Orthodontics is the leading Invisalign provider in Moorpark and Newbury Park, and as such, we have the experience, skill and expertise to give you and your family the very best!
We never want your budget to prevent you from receiving excellent care. We offer a variety of payment options to meet your needs. Our office accepts payments by cash and checks, and all major credit cards. We are pleased to offer in-house financing options to help make your treatment more affordable. We offer discounts for full payment up-front and for multiple family members receiving treatment.
Our goal is to help you enjoy the process of achieving a more beautiful smile. When you visit Hodges Orthodontics, you can expect to receive not only high-quality treatment and excellent results but also encouragement, advice and support. We are on your side, and we love laughing and smiling with you and helping you feel at ease during your visits. Our patients love participating in our monthly contests and signing the autograph wall when they finish treatment!
We are a true community and neighborhood orthodontic office. We love providing care to neighbors and friends, and we are extremely involved in our community. Dr. Hodges and our team are long-time supporters of school, sports and music programs, and they can often be found volunteering within the community.