Dr. Kaplan was born and raised in Marin County and is thrilled to be back in his home town to serve his community with excellent orthodontic care. A graduate ofSan Rafael High School, Dr. Kaplan attended the University of California,Berkeley for his undergraduate education.

Since he hasfamily roots in Chicago, Dr. Kaplan enjoyed his time at Northwestern UniversityDental School. Hegraduated at the top of his class with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. After finishing, Dr. Kaplan was exposed to many dental disciplines as a resident at the School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York City. That was when herealized his passion for the field of orthodontics. He moved to San Francisco and attended the University of the Pacific, and receivedhis orthodontic certification and Master of Science in dentistry in 1994.

In an effort to guarantee state-of-the-art orthodontic techniques forhis patients, Dr. Kaplan has continued his education to include the most current applications of technology such asInvisalign and the Damon Smile. He is also an active member of several professional organizations that providecontinuing education opportunities, including the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontists, the World Federation of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the Marin County Dental Society.

Dr. Kaplan considers it a privilege to practice orthodontics in his home town and gives back to the community in various ways. He is a Can Do! business partner, supports local schools, and is active in Dixie-Terra Linda Little League. He is most proud of his involvement with the Marin County Dental Care Foundation, which provides orthodontic care to those who are less fortunate.

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice.

Jynni is our business coordinator whojoined Kaplan Orthodontics in 2014. She takes care of all office administration, from scheduling to financial arrangements. She has been in the dental field since 2002 and has worked in areas such as pediatrics and oral surgery, but has really found a passion for orthodontics. She is even a Kaplan Orthodontics patient!

Angie is a registered dental assistant and has been working alongside Dr. Kaplan since 2006. She began her dental career in 1992 and enjoys taking courses to stay current with the profession. Orthodontics has long been a favorite specialty of hers, and she takes great satisfaction in watching the transformation of our patients beautiful smiles. She prides herself on good patient education and communication.

At Kaplan Orthodontics, we enjoy getting to know the person behind the smile. Dr. Lorin Kaplan and our team will take the time to discover who you are. We want to build a relationship and learn whats important in your life. The better we understand your goals, concerns, and pastimes, the better Dr. Kaplan can tailor your treatment plan.

Our mission is simple: to provide you with the finest orthodontic care in a warm, comforting, positive, fun, and friendly environment. Weve created an office where you are the top priority. We want you to achieve a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles and are honored to help you on that path.

We believe you deserve the highest quality of clinical care while developing your new smile. We also believe you deserve customer care thats responsive, helpful, and supportive. Its important to all of us that you enjoy every step of your smiles transformation, starting with your first call!

Individualized Treatment Plans You are an individual with your own dentition, goals, and hobbies. You deserve an orthodontic experience thats tailored specifically to you. Because we offer a range of orthodontic options, Dr. Kaplan is able to find the perfect approach for you!

Conservative Care Whenever possible, Dr. Kaplan prefers a conservative, non-extraction approach. This creates the most aesthetic, natural smiles and healthy bites, as well as a positive orthodontic experience. We focus on providing the right care at the right time.

Dental Hygiene Education Its important that you understand why you need to take control of your oral hygiene and have the skills and tools to do so. Throughout your treatment, well help youdevelop exceptional dental hygiene habits. This willensure youkeep your finished smile in great shape for the rest of your life!

Commitment to Continuing Education Its essential we remain current on advances in orthodontics and oral healthcare. Dr. Kaplan and our team are committed to remaining at the forefront of changes in orthodontics. Throughout the year, we complete many continuing education courses and attend conferences tostrengthenour skills and expandour knowledge.