Celebrating Dr. Lesley Williams: A Trailblazer in Orthodontics and Recipient of the Arthur A. Dugoni Lifetime Achievement Award The Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) is proud to recognize Dr. Lesley Williams of Surrey, British Columbia, as a true leader and inspiration in our profession. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Williams has built
Dr. Jae Hyun Park Appointed President of The American Board of Orthodontics The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) appointed Jae Hyun Park, D.M.D., M.S.D., M.S., Ph.D., of Phoenix, Ariz., as president for the year beginning May 6, 2024. The other 2024-2025 officers of the ABO are Roberto Hernández Orsini, D.M.D., M.P.H., M.S., of Juana
In celebration of Women's History Month, we continue our features with today's article about Dr. Lindsay L. Don. Originally from Tucson, AZ, Dr. Lindsay Don grew up in a family of dentists, with 11 dentists in her family. Dr. Don is a third-generation dentist and a second-generation orthodontist. It was no surprise that she followed
In honor of Women's History Month, today we spotlight Dr. Kriztine Mae Chun. Dr Chun was born in California and raised in the Philippines until 2011 when she returned to pursue her undergraduate studies at the University of San Francisco. She went on to graduate at the top of her dental school class at the
Introducing our exciting new blog series, "We Are PCSO - Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion!" At PCSO, we believe in the power of engagement, diversity, and inclusion, and we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are making a positive impact within our EDI committee. Over the next few months, we will be
Meet Guneet Kohli Kainth, born and raised in San Jose, Guneet is a first-generation Sikh American with a diverse family background. Her mother is from New Delhi, India, and her father is from Tehran, Iran. She has two sisters and is the first in her family to earn a professional degree. Guneet values diversity as
The annual AAO Leadership Reception is an event marked by inspiration and the celebration of excellence. Each year, it brings together professionals who, through their commitment and dedication, have made significant contributions to the field of orthodontics. Among this year's awards winners, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) was excieted to have four honorees.
Dr. Prashansa Sharma, is not your typical orthodontist- she has a quirky personality and a fascinating history that sets her apart from the rest.Dr Sharma practices in Arizona but her life has taken her through many places. Dr. Sharma has moved around the country almost 15 times before finally settling in Arizona in 2016. Her
Growing up in Fresno, California, Dr. Nicole Nalchajian always knew she wanted to practice orthodontics in her hometown. After completing her undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley, she went straight to dental school at University of the Pacific ( UOP Arthur A Dugoni) and earned her DDS degree in 1997. Dr. Nalchajian stayed
Meet Dr. Heidi Starnes - an accomplished orthodontist who has been crafting beautiful smiles for over two decades. Based in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Starnes completed her undergraduate studies at San Diego State University before attending dental school at the University of the Pacific and completed her residency at Saint Louis University. When she's not
