West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS

10021 Martis Valley Rd suite b, Truckee, CA 96161
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Monday8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday8:00am - 5:00pm
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When Dr. Jerad West was just 15 years old, he found his inspiration to be an orthodontist during his own orthodontic experience. He discovered a new level of confidence when he saw how braces had transformed his smile.

NowDr. West is grateful he has fulfilled his lifelong dream to give that same experience to others. Having his patients realize positive change through the reward of a new smile is incredibly rewarding.

Dr. West completed his undergraduate work at the University of California Santa Barbara, including a year of study exchange in New Zealand. Then he enteredthe University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, where he graduated at the top of his class in 2005.

After receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree, Dr. West attended Nova Southeastern University, in Fort Lauderdale, Floridafor his specialty certification in orthodontics. After graduation, Dr. West took the rigorous exam to obtain his orthodontic board certification, which he continues to uphold.

Dr. West is a co-leader of dental excellence in the North Tahoe Study Club, which brings together many local dentists and oral healthcare specialists. These professionals are focused on the ongoing improvement of oral health service and interdisciplinary care.

Dr. West also attends conferences with the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and American Association of Orthodontists each year. This allows him to stay current on the quickly developing technology and techniques in the orthodontic field.

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Dr. West enjoys staying active bywinter skiing, summertime camping and boating, and fitting in as much golf as possible! He is also an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers, as well as the San Francisco Giants!

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Carrie brings great joy into our office each day! She joined the team in September 2012 and is the person you will meet first when you come into our office. She works closely with Dr. West to determine and present your treatment and financial arrangement, and has expertise working with many unique and different situations.

Carrie moved to Truckee in 2009, from Wilmington, North Carolina, and holds a degree from East Carolina University in hospitality management with a minor in business administration. She is married to her husband, Hunter, and has two adorable daughters, Ava and Carolina.

Carries favorite part of working at West Orthodontics is seeing people that she knows from the local community and being able to help them afford a beautiful smile. She enjoys the orthodontic specialty because everyone is happy to be here:both our patients as well as the team she works with at West Orthodontics.

In her spare time, Carrie enjoys photography, surfing, snowshoeing, volunteering at her church, and exploring the 50 great states. She brings her sparkling personality and Southern hospitality to our office each day, and you will be pleased to meet her!

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Nikki enjoys the relationships she forms with patients in the office. As a former orthodontic patient whose particular case required corrective jaw surgery, Nikki can relate well to each of our patients, and she knows how important a correct bite can be to someones long term dental health. Most importantly, she enjoys watching patients confidence grow and seeing the happiness on their faces when their treatment is complete.

Nikki has been proud to call Truckee home for more than20 years, and she enjoys spending time with her husbandErikand her two grown children, Cloe and Levi. In her spare time, Nikki enjoys international travel, disk golf, and paddle boarding on Donner Lake. We love the artistic input and sparkle Nikki brings to our office!

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Saira plays an essential role at West Orthodontics, asshetakeson many positions in the front office, including marketing, finances, and human resources. She has a bachelors degree in dental hygiene from the University of California, San Francisco, where she met Dr. West when he was a dental student and she was a dental hygiene student. She also holds a degree in biology from San Francisco State University.

Saira has more than15 years of experience working in various roles indental offices. Her favorite part about orthodontics is being able to work with patients who are excited about their treatment and the great outcome they will have.

Saira and Dr. West moved to Truckee in 2007 and together they have three children:Jack, Ellis, and Harlow.She enjoys spending her spare time with her kids, doing yoga, finding new places to explore, and cycling. She is an active member of the California Dental HygienistsAssociation.

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Maura has a crucial role in our practice, both behind the scenes, where she ensures the sterilization and disinfection standards of our clinic surpass regulations, and in the front office, where she takes the reins as our Spanish language translator. In addition, Maura is a meticulous laboratory technician, and chances are, she will be the one who makes your final retainers!

Maura enjoys orthodontics because it is a fun branch of dentistry, and everyone is happy to be here. She loves working with local members of the community and likes attending continuing education workshops to further her dental knowledge.

Maura has lived in the Tahoe Area for more than20 years. She has two handsome young sons, Jose Jr. and Carlos. She spends her weekends cheering them on at soccer games. She is also an amazing cook and whips up a fantastic chile relleno dish!

Jennifer is the newest addition to our team and we couldn't be more thrilled!She is a recent graduate from the National Schoolof Dental Assisting and this is her first foray into the fun and fabulous world of Orthodontics!She is enjoyingthe challenge that orthodontics provides, and loves seeing the beautiful smiles that result from braces.

Jennifer's favorite thing about our office is the connection she has with the other staff members and she is looking forward to furthering her dental education by training to be a Registered Orthodontic Assistant.

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Jenny has been with our team since September 2016 and we are very pleased to have found her! She recently attended specialized training to obtain her Orthodontic Assisting Permit, and has a bright future in Orthodontics!

Jenny was born and raised in Truckee, so she has deep connections with many people in town. She comes from a large family that includesthree older sisters and one younger brother. In her spare time, she loves hiking near Donner Lake as well as Lake Tahoe. She also loves spending time with her two young nephews, reading with them, playing board games, and taking them to the lake to play.

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Sara recently moved to the Tahoe area from Big Bear, so she is quite familiar with small mountain towns.She is a graduate ofthe dental assisting program at Concord Career College in San Bernardino, and is well trained in all facets of dentistry. This is her first experience with orthodontics, and she is delighted to see our patientsconfidence shine as much as their new smiles do!

Saras favorite thing about our office is how close we all are with our patients. She feels like the greatness of our team shows through our work andour patients know we truly care about them and their smile.

Sara moved to the Tahoe area with her husband Paul in 2016. Together they have sixchildren: two boys:Keith and John, and fourgirls:Aurora, Dehlyla, Piper, and Bonnie. In her spare time, Sara loves dirt biking, family time, snow sports, and spending time in our beautiful mountain town.

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Becky brings several years of working in Orthodontics to our practive, and for that we are grateful! She has lived in the Reno/Tahoe area for over 9 years. Becky loves working in Orthodontics, mainly to watch the transformation of appearances and watching the confidence a beautiful smile brings to someone.

Her favorite thing about working at West Orthodontics is the connection Dr. West has with each and every person. He gives his time and energy to making everyone comfortable and is serious about getting a great end result for a beautiful smile.

Becky grew up in a large family where she learned communication skills and how to share! When she's not hanging out at Dr. West's office, she is out hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and attending softball games in the region. She enjoys seeing plays, art, photography, and traveling the world!

West Orthodontics – Jerad West, DDS - Orthodontist in Truckee, CA

Dr. Jerad West operates out of a single practice to ensure all patients receive his individual attention. We believe it is criticalto build relationships with our patients so they receive consistent care throughout their time with us. We remember how to keep you comfortable and the best way to address your specific needs during your treatment.

Our practice is dedicated to your total health as well as your smile. In addition to providing excellent orthodontic care, we also have an experienced dental hygienist on staff to address any oral hygiene questions or concerns you may have.

Everyone on the team at West Orthodontics is not only a licensed professional, but also participates in continuing education throughout the year. This keeps us uptodate on the latest technology and techniques in the field of orthodontics. We always go above and beyond to improve our knowledge and skills for the benefit of our patients.

We offer a wide array of corrective appliances and use the safest, most efficient clinical equipment in the field. This includes an advanced, completely digital imaging system that reduces exposure to standard X-rays by 60% and enables us to create detailed, 3D models of our patientsmouths for incredible accuracy.

West Orthodontics strives to provide the best orthodontic care for everyone in our community. We have a Spanish language interpreter on staff and we are experienced in caring for patients of all ages. In addition to our regular hours, Dr. West can be reached at any time through our 24-hour emergency line.

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 13 reviews

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Royal Jedi
2 years ago
I got braces there, most of the staff were fine the the front desk person was snappy and passive aggressive. Decoration could use a bit of work.


Seth Horowitz
2 years ago
We were vacationing in Truckee and Jared's team was excellent in helping us with a slipped wire. They got using same day and took care of the problem. Clean safe friendly!!


Rick Louis
2 years ago
DR. West was ok. But I am glad my son is off braces. The staff, specially the woman at the reception (Nicole I believe)...lord. They act like they were doing us a huge favor when I was paying big bucks for the service. My daughter needs braces now and I will be happy to drive to Reno once a month for 2 years. If you don't mind serious Pitbull faces and being mistreated bring yourself here. Otherwise stay out. All good reviews here is because they give you "points" if you post it for them.


Amfil Cruz
2 years ago
We are extremely thankful for Dr. West's assistance in responding to our daughter's emergency needs with her braces. Dr. West was very professional, kind, polite, generous and was very quick to respond. We are also very grateful for the staff of West Orthodontics for accommodating us on their busy schedule for the day. We give Dr. West and his staff our highest recommendation.


Terry Smith
2 years ago
Usually, I don't write reviews...however, I have to say that this place do have a bad way with clients. I took my grandchild in and the lady at the front desk asked to leave the lobby area because of COVID restriction. It was snowing outside. I had to stay in a cold for 20 minutes and we took the bus to get there. She didn't ask in a polite manner. I am 80 years old and I was wearing a mask. Rude Staff. I hope the owner pays attention to that.


Ainslie Smith
3 years ago
I met with three orthodontist in Reno (where I live) before hearing about Dr. West. After meeting him and his staff, it was no contest. I really felt like Dr. West cared about my children's well being. It was worth the drive.


Elizabeth Scheuring
3 years ago
Dr. West and his staff are personable and professional. Our town is so lucky to have an amazing, committed orthodontist. Dr. West is knowledgeable and amazing with the teens he sees.


Terry Smith
3 years ago
Usually, I don't write reviews...however, I have to say that this place do have a bad way with clients. I took my grandchild in and the lady at the front desk asked to leave the lobby area because of COVID restriction. It was snowing outside. I had to stay in a cold for 20 minutes and we took the bus to get there. She didn't ask in a polite manner. I am 80 years old and I was wearing a mask. Rude Staff. I hope the owner pays attention to that.


Rick Louis
3 years ago
DR. West was ok. But I am glad my son is off braces. The staff, specially the woman at the reception (Nicole I believe)...lord. They act like they were doing us a huge favor when I was paying big bucks for the service. My daughter needs braces now and I will be happy to drive to Reno once a month for 2 years. If you don't mind serious Pitbull faces and being mistreated bring yourself here. Otherwise stay out. All good reviews here is because they give you "points" if you post it for them.


Amfil Cruz
3 years ago
We are extremely thankful for Dr. West's assistance in responding to our daughter's emergency needs with her braces. Dr. West was very professional, kind, polite, generous and was very quick to respond. We are also very grateful for the staff of West Orthodontics for accommodating us on their busy schedule for the day. We give Dr. West and his staff our highest recommendation.


Seth Horowitz
3 years ago
We were vacationing in Truckee and Jared's team was excellent in helping us with a slipped wire. They got using same day and took care of the problem. Clean safe friendly!!


Elizabeth Scheuring
3 years ago
Dr. West and his staff are personable and professional. Our town is so lucky to have an amazing, committed orthodontist. Dr. West is knowledgeable and amazing with the teens he sees.


Joseph Dahir
3 years ago
Super nice office all around and Dr West is a great orthodontist and person!!!


Ainslie Smith
3 years ago
I met with three orthodontist in Reno (where I live) before hearing about Dr. West. After meeting him and his staff, it was no contest. I really felt like Dr. West cared about my children's well being. It was worth the drive.


Joseph Dahir
4 years ago
Super nice office all around and Dr West is a great orthodontist and person!!!


Cassie Robinette
5 years ago
I love the staff they are so welcoming!!


Cassie Robinette
5 years ago
I love the staff they are so welcoming!!


Jen Lang-Ree
7 years ago
We love West Orthodontics. Both my kids have had treatment with excellent results. Friendly staff.


Jen Lang-Ree
8 years ago
We love West Orthodontics. Both my kids have had treatment with excellent results. Friendly staff.


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