I attended the National Autonomous University in Mexico City for my Doctorate of Dental Surgery and hold two degrees in orthodontics, one from Mexico, the other a Specialty in Orthodontics from Howard Universitys Postgraduate Program, in Washington, D.C. Her degree is recognized by the American Board of Orthodontics with successful completion of Phase I on the American Board of Orthodontics. Every year I complete many hours of continuing education. In addition to attending numerous lectures, seminars, and conferences, I participate in the Damon and Insignia Forums, am part of the Spears Study Group, and the Northern Virginia Orthodontic Study Club. With the constant changes in orthodontic and dentofacial orthopedic treatments and technologies, its essential I remain current. My patients trust me to provide the highest level of care; continuing education ensures I exceed their expectations. Dr. Calkins is a constant student and invests in her education with access to seminars of unique quality in the Specialty of Orthodontics, Temporomandibular Joint and Dental Sleep Medicine. During 2014, she has participated in the following seminars :
To recreate the natural smile that fits your face beautifully requires an orthodontist who possesses an extremely rare combination of professional expertise and artistic talent. Dr. Liliana Calkins is one of the few orthodontists in the country who brings this exceptional combination to the care of her patients. Her goal is to achieve functional and cosmetic excellence your natural facial balance through complete anatomical, functional, and aesthetic integration.
Sunrise Orthodontics has been designed to deliver the most relaxing experience possible; from the way the patient bays have been positioned, to the color scheme throughout the office, to the equipment available for treatments; we provide the best orthodontic care in the Reston area, with cutting-edge treatments, and in an unbelievably relaxing environment
We firmly believe in giving back to the community we serve, and for us, showcasing local art is the best way to do it. Thats why we regularly hold art exhibitions in our office, featuring local school and guest artists. We believe in the complete involvement of businesses in the communities they serve, as a way of giving back. Even if you dont have any dental or orthodontic needs, we invite you to stop by and let us show you the immense talent living in the Reston area.
During the month of March, we transformed our Dental Practice into a fully functional Art Gallery where we showcased works from Lake Annes Elementary GRACE art program in an effort to promote the visual arts here in Reston.
Sunrise Orthodontics supports Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia as they work to help local girls develop the confidence and character they need to become strong, healthy women. Girls on the Run offers a unique, curriculum-based program that creatively integrates running. The program is delivered over a 10-week season by trained volunteer coaches who serve as informal mentors. Girls on the Run is focused on inspiring girls in 3rd to 8th-grade girls to make healthy choices now, and for the rest of their lives. More than 4,500 girls participate in local Girls on the Run programming each year.
As you know, the Show What You Know Expo is a voluntary school and PTA-sponsored event, open to all Lake Anne students. This event allows students to showcase their learning and knowledge in a particular subject and share it with other students and their families. The events primary objective is for the students to have fun learning and sharing their knowledge with others. And of course, to feel a sense of pride in a job well done! Each student who participates receives an event t-shirt and a certificate of participation.
Last year, 110 of our 644 Lake Anne students participatednearly 20%!and this year were aiming for even more! Your sponsorship will help cover the cost of the event t-shirts for each participating student. The t-shirts are always a big hit with the kidsyouve probably seen them being worn around town, and were looking at a new design this year!
Your donation is tax-deductible as a contribution to Lake Anne Elementary School/LAES PTA. And, you get great recognition for Sunrise Orthodonticsyour business name and logo printed on the back of 110+ t-shirts and on our Show What You Know banner and programs! Total attendance at the event is almost 500!
This service has an impactful value in the life of our families, since Dr. Calkins is able to diagnose on-site diverse orofacial functional anomalies along with disturbances in craniofacial growth that affect the childs airway, face, and dentition.