CHENIN ORTHODONTIC GROUP - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist

Drs. Stephen and David Chenin have been looking for the right orthodontist to complement the existing team and to assist with our mission to deliver high quality care with an exceptional patient experience. After an arduous search, we are pleased to announce that we have found the perfect individual. Please join us in welcoming to the Dr. April J. Cole to Chenin Orthodontic Group! Dr. Cole is a Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist. For several years, Dr. Cole has been practicing orthodontics in Southern Nevada. She enjoys traveling, barre exercise classes, game nights with friends, and spending time outdoors with her dog. In the past, she lived in the San Francisco Bay area where she attended University of California Berkeley and University of California San Francisco before moving to Henderson where she graduated from Roseman University. She is excited to be a part of the Chenin Orthodontic Group and is eager to meet and serve our family of patients.

Dr. David Chenin attended the University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree. After graduation, Dr. David Chenin successfully achieved his Nevada, California, and WREB dental licensure. Then, he pursued his Certificate in Orthodontics and Master's of Science at University of the Pacific's Orthodontic Residency Program where he is currently an adjunct faculty member. Dr. David is also a peer review representative for "Orthodontics: The Art and Practice of Dentofacial Enhancement" professional journal. Dr. David Chenin also has extensive background and expertise in the Invisalign® System. Prior to his residency, he served as Align's Senior Clinical Quality Manager. He published the first clinical article on Invisalign in the Journal of the American Dental Association in 2003 and recently co-authored the textbook titled The Invisalign System.

Dr. Sharon Kim possesses the highest qualifications and is extremely well skilled in orthodontics. With over 15 years of experience, we feel proud to have Dr. Kim on our team. She began her education at the University of California, Berkeley, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with a special focus on Neurobiology. She continued on to the University of Southern California School Of Dentistry, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2005. She graduated at the top of her class and had the honor of being invited to be a member of the Dental Honor Fraternity, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. She completed her education at the USC School of Dentistry Orthodontics Program, where she received her orthodontics training and a master's degree in Craniofacial Biology. Her goal is to deliver high quality care with the ultimate patient experience.

A native of Las Vegas, Dr. Stephen Chenin is one of the few orthodontists in Nevada to be a Board Certified Orthodontist/Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Steve has over 25 years of proven clinical experience and was honored as one of the top dental practitioners in America. He was also chosen as a top dental practitioner in Las Vegas; and 215 Magazine rated him as the local community's #1 Orthodontist. A graduate of the prestigious USC Orthodontic Residency Program, Dr. Stephen Chenin is a community advocate who works with local schools, sponsors HUYS Soccer Teams, Little League Baseball, and gives his time to the Southern Nevada Dental Society. His private practice is highly respected and known for quality patient care, cutting-edge techniques and technology. Dr. Steve is known for his friendliness, honesty, integrity and compassion.