Dr. Hambleton received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1976. He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 1981 and from the graduate orthodontic department of the University of Southern California in 1986.

Dr. Hambleton is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and the immediate past president of the Southern California Component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. In addition, Dr. Hambleton is an associate clinical professor in graduate orthodontics at the University of Southern California, and he serves on another board associated with the department.

In 2010, Dr. Hambleton was the USC Graduate Orthodontic Alumnus of the Year. He is also a member of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists, the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.

What Dr. Hambleton brings to the practice is 28 years of experience in clinical orthodontics, 15 years of teaching in graduate orthodontics at USC, and 28 years of escalating involvement in the Edward H. Angle Society, an organization dedicated to excellence in clinical orthodontics.

Dr. Hambleton is married with four grown children. He is involved in professional, community, and sports-related organizations. Besides spending time with his family, he loves to ski, surf, and play tennis.

Dr. MacFarlane isDr. Hambletons eldest daughter, and she joined the practice in 2011. She is very excited to be working alongside her father and carrying on the family tradition of creating beautiful smiles and forming relationships that will last a lifetime!

Dr. MacFarlane was born and raised in Pasadena and graduated from Westridge School. After earning her undergraduate degree from Boston College, she obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California in 2008. She went on to receive her Master of Science in craniofacialbiology and a certificate in orthodontics from the University of Southern California in 2011.

Dr. MacFarlane is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the Southern California Component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and San Gabriel Valley Dental Society.

Having been raised as the daughter and granddaughter of orthodontists, Dr. MacFarlane has been involved in the practice since she was a teenager. She brings to the practice the continued traditions of Hambleton Orthodontics, along with the latest in technological, digitally based advancements.

Dr. MacFarlane is happily married to her wonderful husband Mark, and they are proud parents of four energetic sons. Dr. MacFarlane enjoys wakeboarding, going to the beach, and running. She is thrilled to be living in Pasadena where she is also involved with various organizations in the community.

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.

I enjoy seeing the amazing results of the beautiful smiles of our patients. Each person comes to us with the goal of a perfect smile, and we work together to find the treatment solutions that will straighten their teeth and deliver that incredible smile for them all the while building personal relationships and friendships. I work with our patients and their families to coordinate and prepare financial accounts and records.

The smile on a patients face, when they get their braces off and see how much their appearance has changed, is so rewarding! Everyone here, including me, smiles and laughs with them. Its amazing to work in an environment where everything we do is focused on improving peoples lives for the long-term. I provide chairside assistance during orthodontic procedures, order supplies, and maintain equipment, as well as do anything else that needs doing.

My wonderful husband and I have been married for six years and share a Boxer dog. We love to try to keep each other motivated to stay fit, and enjoy hiking, watching movies, dinners with friends, dancing, and spending time with our families.

Our patients are what I love most about my workdays, by far. Their excitement about starting the treatment process is wonderful, and I love to get to know them as they move through orthodontia, and see the end result of that amazing and beautiful new smile. I providechairsideassistance to our doctors, and I also make all clear retainers,nightguards, and sportmouthguards.

Its so much fun to get to know each patient and their family throughout the treatment process. I love watching how a persons life changes and their self-confidence grows, as they begin to see the changes in their smile, and to know Im part of making those positive changes happen. I deliverchairsideassistance to both of our doctors as they care for patients, see patients for care calls, and work in our back office.

Here, we value the relationships we have with our patients and their family members, and were attentive to the smallest details of their treatment experience. Its essential that each person knows were honored to be their orthodontic provider and well do everything we can to make the process fun and enjoyable. I work in our front and back offices as needed, and handle filing and chart maintenance, seat patients, sterilize tools, and assist where needed.

Im the extremely proud mother of an amazing daughter, a UCLA graduate, with a beautiful smile (courtesy of Dr. Hambleton!). In addition to my involvement with the Huntington Memorial Hospital, the cancer support community, and Mayfield Senior School, Im an avid reader with a passion for writing and interior and garden design.

Laurenis our x-ray technician and and enjoys meeting new people! She finds the dental field rewarding and funshe is looking forward to meeting you. When not in the office, Lauren enjoys talking to people and being active!

For most people, achieving a healthy, beautiful smile is the reason for receiving orthodontic care. If you're self-conscious about your smile, correcting your concerns with braces will greatly improve the way you look and feel.

When your treatment is complete, you will have the smile you've always dreamed of and the confidence to show it off! We also want you to feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire orthodontic experience, and our practice is dedicated to making sure that you receive the quality care you deserve.

Orthodontic appliances are made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. They may be removable or they may be brackets bonded to the teeth. By placing a constant, gentle force in a carefully controlled direction, braces slowly move teeth to the proper position.

Gone are the days when a metal band with a bracket was placed around each tooth. You can now choose clear or metal brackets and, in some cases, the color of your appliance. Wires are far less noticeable, and the latest materials are designed to move teeth faster with more comfort. Today, any age is a great age to wear braces!

Treatment time varies and can last between one and two years, depending on several factors including age, treatment method, and how minor or severe your case is. A big factor in a successful treatment is you! The more involved and diligent you are, the more efficient your treatment will be. For children, receiving interceptive or early treatment can also help provide a quicker treatment time.