Dr. Shadow is a native of Houston, Texas and moved to the Valley of the Sun in 2002 to begin her practice in orthodontics. She received her dental and orthodontic degrees from the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center, the largest medical center in the world.
While studying in the Texas Medical Center, Dr. Shadow had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the best scientific minds on groundbreaking research. She has contributed to the field of orthodontics on several published research projects. The daughter of a scientist, Dr. Shadow spent quite a bit of time as a child in her fathers laboratory learning the scientific method. She still uses the scientific method when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic cases.
Dr. Samantha Vu has been practicing in Arizona since 2003. She received her Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Southern Illinois University and her orthodontic degree from Saint Louis University. Dr. Vu has always had a passion for learning and is truly a scientist at heart.
She continues to further her knowledge and keeps up with the latest research and development in all areas of healthcare.Her knowledge base, combined with her talents as an artist, bring a unique quality to the practice of orthodontics. Dr. Vuhas conducted research on the effects of oral-facial-dental development through a lifetime, which has helped her specialize in the areas of childhood dentofacial development, adult treatment, and facial aesthetics. She pays particular attention to facial harmonies and sees every case as a work of art.
Dr. Christensen graduated from UNLV with a BS degree in Biomechanical Kinesiology. He received his dental training at Creighton University and subsequently completed his orthodontic specialty training at Baylor College of Dentistry.
Dr. Christensen has been practicing orthodontics in the Phoenix area since 2002. He also lectures domestically and internationally to orthodontists and orthodontic residents on orthodontic treatment mechanics.