As a board-certified orthodontist, I have the privilege to spend my days with people who are making a positive, lasting change in their lives. It is deeply rewarding to take someone who is uncomfortable with the appearance of their teeth and work with them to achieve a uniquely beautiful smile!
I love that I get to see patients on a regular basis, as this allows us to get to know each other. From visit to visit, I see how each transforms: as their teeth gradually move into proper position, there is a change in appearance and personality.
As a patient sees this change, they feel more comfortable with how they look and their self-esteem blossoms. By the time their orthodontic journey is complete, my patients individuals who are now my friends have a completely new outlook on life, along with an amazing smile.
Dr. Myers graduated from the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS). After practicing dentistry, and managing his own dental practice in Illinois, Dr. Myers realized his love of orthodontics.
For Dr. Myers, orthodontics is a way to help others. Treatment gives each person a beautiful smile and a functional, stable bite. This focus on long-term health and aesthetics, along with the opportunity to build relationships based on trust and respect, keep Dr. Myers motivated and excited to come to work each day.
Dr. Myers is committed to providing patients with the most advanced, effective, and comfortable orthodontic experience. Throughout the year, he seeks out opportunities to study the latest developments, learning about new technologies, methodologies, and materials. Carefully evaluating each new option, he incorporates the best into the practice and patient care.
Through these organizations, Dr. Myers is able to learn from the foremost practitioners and researchers in the specialty. He attends numerous meetings, lectures, and seminars, and keeps current with the latest journals and other professional periodicals.
Dr. Kent Daft has been helping patients achieve great smiles since 1973. He graduated from the University of Detroit Dental School and received his specialty training in orthodontics from the University of the Pacific Dental School. Dr. Daft is a past president of the Sacramento District Dental Society. He also serves on the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Anomalies screening panel for the Sutter Medical Center.
Our experienced and talented team members absolutely love helping people achieve that wonderful smile they have always wanted. They give our office a comfortable and stress-free environment, filling the space with warmth and laughter.
Each member of the team is friendly, helpful, and professional. They are here to ensure the best quality orthodontic experience, from your initial phone call to your healthy, confident, and beautiful finished smile!
Lori has worked in the dental field since 1994. She joined us in 2016, bringing with her years of experience in everything from starting up a new dental practice to working in high-volume offices where she coordinated schedules and benefits. In addition to managing our scheduling, Lori handles insurance matters and bookkeeping. She is glad to be part of a team where the doctors and her coworkers care for each other, our patients, and our patients families.
Melody attended Dental Assisting school and started in the field in 1984. She joined us in 1986 and wears multiple hats in the office. In addition to chairside assisting, she handles our internal and external marketing, as well as our social media presence. Melody appreciates working with fun but professional doctors and coworkers, who care about one another and our patient family.
Melody loves spending her free time with family and friends including her husband,three grown children and her grandson. She loves to travel, enjoys interior design and all sorts of crafts, and is involved with many church activities, too.
Margie attendedDental Assisting school, started in the field in 1999, and joined us in 2017, bringing with her years of experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. She works in the clinic, helping the doctors create beautiful and healthy smiles. Margie enjoys being part of a family-oriented practice, where we all pull together to provide the best experience and results.