Dr. Norman J. Nagel has practiced his dental specialty of orthodontics in the Conejo Valley for over 40 years. He recognized the area as a safe, family-oriented community important to a father of four young children. With offices in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, Dr. Nagel has continuously provided quality orthodontic care ('braces') to his patients children as well as adults.
Dr. Nagel received his education at Valparaiso University (Indiana) and earned his Bachelor of Science, Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Masters of Science and Certificate of Postdoctoral Training (Orthodontics) at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Following his formal education, he interned at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California and completed his military active duty in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dr. Nagel remained active in the military, completing 38 years as a reserve officer with the Naval Reserve and California Army National Guard. He retired from the Guard in 2002 as a Colonel.
He has also been active in the community and his profession. He has served as an elected Trustee for the Community Colleges of Ventura County and is a Past President of the Thousand Oaks Rotary Club. In dentistry, he is a Past President of the Santa Barbara-Ventura County Dental Society and the California Association of Orthodontists. He has served as the President of his congregation at the Redeemer Lutheran Church and is currently a member of Ascension Lutheran Church. He has consulted for VAMC Los Angeles and Sepulveda and is currently a lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry.
Dr. Nagel and his wife, Carol, enjoy time with their children and grandchildren. They believe that Ventura County is a wonderful area to raise a family and remain active in their church and community. Never one to 'slow down,' Dr. Nagel and his staff enjoy working with all ages, helping each and every patient achieve healthier, brighter smiles.
'When you smile, we smile,' is Dr. Nagel 's motto. Treating the children of former patients (when they were children) is a great tribute to the care and attention that Dr. Nagel and his experienced staff provide to their patients.
Dr. Jeffrey N. Nagel graduated with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry (UOP) in San Francisco, California. It was here he earned the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Award for Exceptional Interest in the Development of the Oro-Facial Complex, the AAO Foundation honor of A Case for the Future in the Vanguard Society, the Certificate of Excellence in Research for his study of cleft lip and palate, the Group Practice Award for outstanding patient care, compassion, and inspiration, and the Community Service Award.
Following dental school, Dr. Jeff moved back to southern California where he began his postgraduate studies at UCLA, completing his orthodontic training and his Master of Science degree in Oral Biology. At UCLA, Dr. Jeff had the opportunity of treating complex craniofacial surgical patients, children, teenagers, and adults. In addition, Dr. Jeff is certified in Clear Aligner Therapy, offering the option of Invisalign to those patients that seek a clear alternative to braces. Today, Dr. Jeff works alongside his father, Dr. Norman Nagel, in both the Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks offices.
Dr. Jeff grew up in the Conejo Valley playing AYSO soccer, surfing along the Ventura County coastline, and graduating from Thousand Oaks High School. His academics also include bachelors degrees in both biology and environmental studies from Sonoma State University, California and a masters degree in geography from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Dr. Jeff continues to further his dental and orthodontic knowledge with continuing education courses and seminars. Away from the office, courses and community involvement, Dr. Jeff fulfills his love and time with his wonderful family.
Since moving to Simi Valley, I have heard amazing things about Nagel Orthodontics. When the opportunity arose to work in the front office and be apart of the father - son practice and team I jumped at the chance. My job is to ensure our patients are satisfied with their orthodontic experience, both in the office and over the phone. I love that I get to see our patients as they progress through treatment, and I enjoy seeing their self-confidence grow with each visit.
I have always been interested in the dental field, and working here at Nagel Orthodontics has given me that opportunity. Before I moved to the United States, I earned my bachelors degree in educational science in Iran. With this degree, I worked as an elementary school teacher. When I moved to the U.S., I continued teaching as a substitute. When the job arose at Nagel Orthodontics, I was very eager and excited to begin. Working here has given me a lot of great experience in the dental field.
I have been interested in the dental field ever since I can remember, and my love for orthodontics bloomed once I experienced braces for myself! My passion for orthodontics allows me to give each and every patient that walks through our door the BEST possible experience so that they may enjoy and love their smile as much as I do. To me it isn't only about dentistry either, one of my favorite parts of getting to work in orthodontics is that I get to personally see our patients go from being small and barely fitting in our chairs to growing up and getting taller, smarter and more confident. When I'm not assisting chair-side and laughing and joking with my patients at the office, you can find me with my toes in the sand at the beach accompanied by my dog child, Fynn!
I have been in the orthodontic field since 1997. I started off as a Sterilizer Operator and that peaked my interest in learning to assist and create beautiful smiles, so I continued working and received my license as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) in 2001. I started working for Nagel Orthodontics in March 2016, and my experience with Drs. Norman and Jeffrey Nagel has been amazing. Nagel Orthodontics extends a warm, family-friendly atmosphere not only among the staff members, but with our patients as well. I admire the way both doctors approach their patients, with a smile and kindness. They are always professional. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with all current and future patients, building confidence with every visit as we create not only a beautiful smile, but great memories along the way. When I'm not with my work family, you'll find me spending time with my three children. We love spending time outdoors, dining out, and hitting the movies on our down time!
I was introduced to Nagel Orthodontics through a referral from a friend. After listening to her rave about Dr. Nagel, my children soon became patients there. I was impressed with not only the amazing results, but also the personal care and commitment of the doctors and staff. They truly treat every patient like family. I was excited when the opportunity arose for me to join their amazing team. My job in the office is to help patients understand the insurance process. I serve as the liaison between the family and their insurance company. However, my favorite part of working at Nagel Orthodontics is seeing patients walk out with big smiles on their faces after getting their braces off.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 48 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestDana Abugow
5 years ago
Awesome as always!!!! From the front office staff to the ortho assistant to the orthodontists themselves, everyone is amazing! They are so kind, thourogh and knowledgeable!!! Highly recommend them!
Earthling Addict
5 years ago
Dr. Nagel did a wonderful job on my replacement retainers and an excellent job on my braces 20 years ago! I will never go to another orthodontist office; highly recommend.
Rene' Sitterley
5 years ago
Great office, friendly staff, & professional. If your looking for an orthodontist this is the place.
Laura Jung
5 years ago
Dr. Nagel and his staff are professional and friendly. Both of my daughters are receiving ortho treatment and it is always a positive experience.
Dana Abugow
6 years ago
Awesome as always!!!! From the front office staff to the ortho assistant to the orthodontists themselves, everyone is amazing! They are so kind, thourogh and knowledgeable!!! Highly recommend them!
dylan cockerill
6 years ago
My 12 1/2 year old son had oral surgery about 3 weeks ago, had hardware put in by the surgeon to help the tooth come in and Kayla at Dr. Nagel's office customized a wire to help with pulling down the tooth. This entailed pulling him out of school for the oral surgery, he is still eating soft foods and a few appointments. He had an appointment with his dentist last week for a routine cleaning and the hygienist ripped out the hardware that was glued to the tooth by the oral surgeon, the wire that was put in to help pull down the tooth poked him and the hygienist somehow poked his gums above his top front teeth and they are still swollen and sore. I wasn't aware of this until we left the dental office and as soon as we were out the door he burst into tears, was angry, upset and was crying hysterically from this experience. This was very painful and he was also very worried about any damage this may have caused. It was already after 5:00 p.m. and I immediately called Dr. Nagel's office. Nicole answered the phone, I told her we were having an emergency and she told us to come in immediately. She didn't hesitate for even one second, ask permission or ask any questions at all, even though it was after hours and they were finished seeing patients for the day. Dr. Jeff Nagel and his staff waited for us to arrive so they could help. As soon as we arrived Dr. Nagel asked what happened, listened, then completed an evaluation and did some work in his mouth to help with the pain. All the while he was talking with my son in a very calm manner and had a positive attitude, which helped to calm him down from this terrible experience. After Dr. Nagel was done May put on a bracket, changed his wire, flossed his teeth and was super gentle, sweet, calming and kind, like she always is when we are there for a visit. After May was finished I could tell that he felt comforted by their care, completely relaxed and no longer worried. We haven't experienced an emergency like this before and we feel so grateful and blessed to be under Dr. Nagel and his team's care for our orthodontics. Every single person at his office is genuinely kind, professional, knowledgeable, personable and just great people all around. It feels like a big, happy family working together when you walk through the door and they treat their patients with the utmost care and compassion. They really went above and beyond the call of duty by helping us with this unexpected emergency, which, I have a feeling is the "norm" for them because they truly care about their patients. If anyone is reading this review and is looking for the BEST orthodontist, Dr. Nagel's office is a 10+ / off of the charts and I give them the highest of recommendations. I was a patient of Dr. Norman Nagel when I had my braces and both of my kids are now patients of Dr. Jeff and Dr. Norman Nagel. These doctors and their staff are amazing.
Earthling Addict
6 years ago
Dr. Nagel did a wonderful job on my replacement retainers and an excellent job on my braces 20 years ago! I will never go to another orthodontist office; highly recommend.
Laura Jung
6 years ago
Dr. Nagel and his staff are professional and friendly. Both of my daughters are receiving ortho treatment and it is always a positive experience.
Rene' Sitterley
6 years ago
Great office, friendly staff, & professional. If your looking for an orthodontist this is the place.
dylan cockerill
6 years ago
My 12 1/2 year old son had oral surgery about 3 weeks ago, had hardware put in by the surgeon to help the tooth come in and Kayla at Dr. Nagel's office customized a wire to help with pulling down the tooth. This entailed pulling him out of school for the oral surgery, he is still eating soft foods and a few appointments. He had an appointment with his dentist last week for a routine cleaning and the hygienist ripped out the hardware that was glued to the tooth by the oral surgeon, the wire that was put in to help pull down the tooth poked him and the hygienist somehow poked his gums above his top front teeth and they are still swollen and sore. I wasn't aware of this until we left the dental office and as soon as we were out the door he burst into tears, was angry, upset and was crying hysterically from this experience. This was very painful and he was also very worried about any damage this may have caused. It was already after 5:00 p.m. and I immediately called Dr. Nagel's office. Nicole answered the phone, I told her we were having an emergency and she told us to come in immediately. She didn't hesitate for even one second, ask permission or ask any questions at all, even though it was after hours and they were finished seeing patients for the day. Dr. Jeff Nagel and his staff waited for us to arrive so they could help. As soon as we arrived Dr. Nagel asked what happened, listened, then completed an evaluation and did some work in his mouth to help with the pain. All the while he was talking with my son in a very calm manner and had a positive attitude, which helped to calm him down from this terrible experience. After Dr. Nagel was done May put on a bracket, changed his wire, flossed his teeth and was super gentle, sweet, calming and kind, like she always is when we are there for a visit. After May was finished I could tell that he felt comforted by their care, completely relaxed and no longer worried. We haven't experienced an emergency like this before and we feel so grateful and blessed to be under Dr. Nagel and his team's care for our orthodontics. Every single person at his office is genuinely kind, professional, knowledgeable, personable and just great people all around. It feels like a big, happy family working together when you walk through the door and they treat their patients with the utmost care and compassion. They really went above and beyond the call of duty by helping us with this unexpected emergency, which, I have a feeling is the "norm" for them because they truly care about their patients. If anyone is reading this review and is looking for the BEST orthodontist, Dr. Nagel's office is a 10+ / off of the charts and I give them the highest of recommendations. I was a patient of Dr. Norman Nagel when I had my braces and both of my kids are now patients of Dr. Jeff and Dr. Norman Nagel. These doctors and their staff are amazing.
Elizabeth Gross
6 years ago
We are so grateful that we were referred to your office. We can't imagine a better skilled or more reasonably priced orthodontist. Our almost 13 year old, Zack looks and feels great since he started coming to your office. We have made an appointment to have our younger son, Matthew seen by you also. I see other children who desparately need orthodontist care and think of how blessed we are. Thank You!
Elizabeth Gross
7 years ago
We are so grateful that we were referred to your office. We can't imagine a better skilled or more reasonably priced orthodontist. Our almost 13 year old, Zack looks and feels great since he started coming to your office. We have made an appointment to have our younger son, Matthew seen by you also. I see other children who desparately need orthodontist care and think of how blessed we are. Thank You!
Monica D'Angelo
7 years ago
Dr. Jeff Nagel has been great with my 10 year old son. He is very relaxed, easy going and has a way of calming my son, who is usually very nervous about the visits... but completely fine through the examinations. Dr Nagel has also been very professional, thorough, and informative about what is taking place and what will need to happen in the future. He does a great job of including my son in the conversation to help him understand and ease his worries. So far we love Dr Jeff and hope he will be around for the duration of my son's orthodontics experience.
Kristopher Maron
7 years ago
I love how kind the staff are and that Dr. Jeff and Norman Nagel did a wonderful job putting my braces on a month ago. I am currently in treatment, but I wish and hope that they will be perfectly straight and I am confident that they will be.
Johnson Carol
7 years ago
gotta love this place. everyone is so friendly. they do not rush you and take the time to have personal conversations. they also seem to know what they are doing. ;-) my tmj is under control!
Johnson Carol
8 years ago
gotta love this place. everyone is so friendly. they do not rush you and take the time to have personal conversations. they also seem to know what they are doing. ;-) my tmj is under control!
Kristopher Maron
8 years ago
I love how kind the staff are and that Dr. Jeff and Norman Nagel did a wonderful job putting my braces on a month ago. I am currently in treatment, but I wish and hope that they will be perfectly straight and I am confident that they will be.
Monica D'Angelo
8 years ago
Dr. Jeff Nagel has been great with my 10 year old son. He is very relaxed, easy going and has a way of calming my son, who is usually very nervous about the visits... but completely fine through the examinations. Dr Nagel has also been very professional, thorough, and informative about what is taking place and what will need to happen in the future. He does a great job of including my son in the conversation to help him understand and ease his worries. So far we love Dr Jeff and hope he will be around for the duration of my son's orthodontics experience.
Carol Coleman
8 years ago
My daughter got her braces off and it was a wonderful experience. Not only because it was a happy day for her, but because the staff did a wonderful job and celebrated with her! The woman who removed her braces was wonderful! Chloe said she explained every step of the procedure. As a nurse myself, I know how much comfort it brings to have your patients be informed. And Dr. Jeff and the whole office seemed just as happy as my daughter! Great day!!
Julie Sims
8 years ago
All 4 of my children had orthodontics by Drs. Nagel and all 4 plus 2 parents give the team a 10+! Over the years, you became like a family to us; ever concerned and oh so much fun. All 4 kids have now grown and all with beautiful straight teeth. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May you continue to grow and prosper! Sincerely, Julie Sims
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