A great smile opens many doors for the rest of your life. A persons confidence blossoms with the gift of a smile, and Dr. Debra feels honored to be trusted with the job to custom design your legendary smile for you.
She is open and welcoming, and loves to answer all your questions. She is dedicated to make you and your family feel comfortable throughout your experience at Shin Orthodontics. Rest assured that she would update your progress with honesty and consistency, and she cares for all of her patients like she would for her own family.
Dr. Debra Shin isnt your run-of-the-mill orthodontist. In fact, you may even say she played a great hand in the gamble of her own destiny. If you asked her today, she would tell you she considers herself privileged and fortunate to have arrived here.
Hello! My name is Stefany, I am originally from El Salvador but was raised in MD. Hablo espaol! *or* I am fluent in Spanish. Im a graduate from John F. Kennedy High School. I am currently studying and taking my pre requisites to become a Registered Nurse at Montgomery College. I previously worked in a Physical Therapy practice as a Rehab Tech, and now I am happy to be working with the Shin Orthodontics team. I love spending time with family and friends as well as watching and playing soccer! Its my passion. I am the oldest child of 3, and the first to goto college. I enjoy meeting new people and hoping on meeting you soon too!
Hello my name is Ivonne. I now reside in Lanham, MD, and have 3 years of experience in General Dentistry. Im bilingual and help our Spanish speaking patients to the best of my capabilities. Working alongside the Shin Orthodontics team has been a great learning experience for me and am amazed by its caring staff and doctors. Im proud to be a part of the team, delivering happy, confident smiles to our patients. In my spare time, I enjoy playing with my dog Haru, playing the bass, traveling, and spending as much as possible with my family.
Hi, my name is Johela. I am originally from Peru. I have 4 years of experience as an Orthodontic Assistant. I am bi-lingual in English and Spanish. As their translator, I help our Spanish-speaking patients with any of their concerns and questions. I enjoy interacting and helping patients transforming into their new beautiful and healthy smiles. I love working with Drs Shin and my fellow teammates because it is such a fun, welcoming, and warm environment. My hobbies include shopping, watching movies, spending time with my family and spoiling my dog Kylei.
Hi! My name is Abrianna. I was born in Virginia, raised in Maryland. I graduated from Albert Einstein HS and received my AA from Montgomery College. I love science! Anatomy and physiology to be more specific. I find it fascinating to learn about our bodies and how they function. I also enjoy helping people and making everyone feel welcomed. That is why I am a part of the front desk team at Shin Orthodontics. You will always find me with a smile, ready to happily assist you in English o en Espaol. When not doing so, I am either shopping, spending time with my loved ones, or playing with my pets, Onyx and Ollie!
Hello, my name is Sandra. Im originally from Peru, and Ive been living in the United States since 2005. Im bilingual, I speak English and Spanish. I have 6 years of Orthodontic Assistant experience. I love helping people get the results they are expecting with hard work, and see them leaving the office happy with a healthy and beautiful smile. I have been working with Drs. Shin since late 2020 and love the professionalism and fun environment with my Drs and my fellow co-workers. I love spending time with my family, especially my son Mateo. I also love listening to music, dancing, and watching movies.
My name is Jessica, but I go by Jessie. Im a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, and I am so excited to work with you! I have 4 years of experience working at a pediatric dental office and began working at Shin Orthodontics in July 2021. In my free time, I love reading and spending time with my friends and family. I especially love being outdoors with my dog!
We are honored that you are considering our practice for your familys orthodontic treatment. We offer exceptional orthodontic care. Since day one of opening our practice, we have been, and always will be, focused on the needs of our patients.
In order to practice orthodontics, both doctors spent 11 years in training (four years of college, four years of dental school, and three years of orthodontics residency). During their orthodontic training, they spent three years learning the skills needed to manage tooth movement (orthodontics) and to guide facial development.
They are both Board Certified Orthodontists. ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontists personal and public commitment to the standards of specialty practice and lifelong learning.
Gone are the days of painful headgear, clunky bands on every tooth, and overly tight stainless steel wires. Todays orthodontic treatment is much more comfortable than it used to be. Thanks, in part, to shape-memory NiTi wires.
With the same technology that NASA uses, NiTi wires exert a continuous force against the teeth to move them in the right direction. This gets rid of the need for wire tightening. This means you spend less time in braces, and the time you do spend is more comfortable.