by Dr. Glenn T. Sameshima Los Angeles, CA Orthodontic Program Director, USC. The University of Southern California (USC) Department of Orthodontics is one of the oldest in America. Orthodontics has been taught since the USC Dental School’s inception in 1897, but the orthodontics department formally opened in 1934. Dr. Spencer Atkinson was named the first
by Dr. Patrick K. Turley Manhattan Beach, CA PCSO Bulletin Editor-in-Chief This year marks the 36th anniversary of the movie Batman starring Michael Keaton. Not a comic book buff as a child, I was only vaguely familiar with the character, having never watched even a single episode of the television show that ran from 1966
Celebrating Orthodontic Health Month: Honoring Excellence in Orthodontics with the Pacific Coast Society of OrthodontistsOctober is Orthodontic Health Month, a time dedicated to promoting awareness of orthodontic care and the transformative impact it has on patients' health and confidence. At the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), we are honored to represent the finest professionals
Optimizing Orthodontic Care for Children with Autism As orthodontic specialists, it is our duty not only to provide exceptional care but also to ensure that our approach is adaptable to the needs of all our patients, including those with autism. Going to the orthodontist is a “normal” part of growing up in America and in many
In the spirit of Women's History Month, the PCSO blog is delighted to feature professionals who exemplify excellence and dedication within the orthodontic community. Among these individuals is Dr. Katie King, whose career is marked by a commitment to advancing the field of orthodontics and serving her community in Marin County. Born and raised in the
In honor of Women's history month, today we are excited to showcase Dr. Katherine Wong, a remarkable orthodontist from San Diego, CA. Dr. Wong completed her undergraduate studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, before pursuing her postgraduate education at the University of the Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry. Now, she
Dr. Joy Chang is an orthodontist who was born in Walnut Creek, California and spent her childhood growing up in Hong Kong and Taiwan. She graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and completed a 1-year program at the National Institutes of Health, where her research on synthetic
In honor of Women's History Month, we highlight the remarkable contributions of women in the field of orthodontics. Today, we focus on the achievements and experiences of Dr. Janet Schrodi, a Los Angeles based orthodontist. Dr Schrodi was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. After receiving her undergraduate degree in psychology from UCLA, Dr
Today we celebrate another awesome women in our orthodontic community, Dr. Karindeep Chima. Dr. Chima, an orthodontist based in San Francisco, was born and raised in Yuba City, California. Dr. Chima grew up on a peach farm in Northern California and learned to drive a tractor at the age of 13. Although neither of her
In honor of Women's History Month, we would like to recognize the achievements of Dr. Amrit Burn. Born in Calgary, Canada, Dr. Burn completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Tulsa and DDS at the University of Texas San Antonio and later at the University of Washington, specializing in orthodontics (MSD). Dr. Burn's interest
