CURTIS ORTHODONTICS - Key Persons
Dr. Dang is a board certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists. She received her specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Southern California, where she earned the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics, awarded to just one resident per class. She simultaneously earned a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology from the Graduate School at USC for her thesis regarding the use of 3D imaging and technology in orthodontics. Dr. Dang earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated Cum Laude and was elected into the the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
I feel truly blessed to be part of a profession as rewarding as orthodontics. Every day, I have the privilege to partner with people by changing their lives through the transformation of their smiles. I believe that both skill and compassion are indispensable to provide exceptional patient care. As a board-certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, I am diligent to stay current on the latest advancements in my profession in order to provide the most efficient and effective treatment options for my patients. As a clinician, I recognize that my patients are unique individuals who have placed a great deal of trust in me and my team. For this reason, I value each and every patient relationship.
Dr. Curtis received his orthodontic specialty certification from the University of Southern California, where he served as class president. He has a master's degree in craniofacial biology from the Graduate School at USC for his thesis studying the temporomandibular joint. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the USC School of Dentistry, where he graduated in the top 3% of his class. While in dental school, he earned top scores on the National Dental Board examinations and did additional training in orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, implant dentistry, and oral pathology. Dr. Curtis completed his undergraduate work at USC, where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in just three years.
Dr. Curtis has been an active participant in the dental community and the community at large. He has volunteered through USC's Mobile Dental Clinic Program to treat the dental needs of underserved children. In addition, he has donated time and dental supplies for outreaches in Southern California and Mexico. A sports enthusiast, Dr. Curtis has coached basketball and baseball for various youth programs. He has also taught Sunday school classes for both elementary school children and college/career adults.