Brodsky Orthodontics

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• Dr. Joel Brodsky

  I have been creating smiles exclusively in Lakewood since 1976. To date, I have created nearly 20,000 Brodsky smiles. I pride myself in not only providing clinical excellence in orthodontic treatment but also in creating lasting relationships with my patients and their families. Because I have remained in the same neighborhood for an extensive period of time, I have had the pleasure of treating as many as three generations of some local families. The relationships I have created are by far the most rewarding part of my job. Over the last 40 years I have created a professional yet friendly atmosphere which makes our patients feel immediately comfortable. I enjoy being able to provide a high level of service in a personal way. My goal is to always have the time available to treat people as individuals. My son and I are involved in every aspect of patient care, and we examine each patient at every visit. I am always available to answer your questions and keep you updated on treatment progress. Visit me on Google+. Education and Continuing Education I am a "home grown" Southern California orthodontist who was born in Los Angeles and attended UCLA for eight years where I first studied Engineering and then received my doctor of dental surgery degree in 1974. It was at UCLA where I became enamored in creating smiles without drilling, sparking my interest in orthodontics. For this reason, I headed across the country to Rochester, New York, where I studied orthodontics at the Eastman Dental Center - University of Rochester and earned both a certificate in orthodontics and masters of science degree in 1976. I believe in giving back to the profession I love and I have been able to do it in many ways. I have held an academic appointment at the UCLA School of Dentistry where I have donated time as a clinical instructor in orthodontics and oversaw student research in the field. I have always believed strongly in the incorporation of "cutting-edge technology" in orthodontic practice and I have lectured on this topic at dental schools and meetings across the country. My present day research involves the areas of 3D digital imaging, the Pendulum appliance and Invisalign® treatment. My most challenging and satisfying cases involve patients with craniofacial problems and/or skeletal disharmonies that require a “team” approach and/or orthognathic surgery. I am associated with the cleft palate teams at Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Orthopedic Hospital Los Angeles and Southern California Kaiser Permanente. Outside the Office I currently live in Long Beach with my wife of over 40 years, Edie. In our free time, we like to spend time with our children and our two adorable grandsons. When I am not babysitting, I like to tinker with computers, exercise regularly, play golf, snow ski, and travel.

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• Dr. Charles Brodsky

  My profession is my joy and my unique opportunity to do what I love. My father and partner (Dr. Joel Brodsky) has been practicing orthodontics for 40 years. Growing up in his orthodontic office allowed me to quickly develop a fascination with teeth. Believe it or not, I have been working in the office since age 5, so becoming an orthodontist was fulfilling a life-long dream of mine. Being able to do what I love is one of my greatest blessings. I feel like I get to help people every day achieve the smiles they’ve always wanted. In turn, they help me live the dream that started when I was a little boy. I feel truly grateful to my patients and my family for helping me get here. I love a natural smile (also known as a Brodsky Smile) – we all have one. My passion is in accentuating my patients’ natural smiles and making them as beautiful as possible. We are all different, but a beautiful smile breaks down barriers, builds relationships, and makes people feel good. I want to make people smile! I’m most excited about creating an individualized experience for all my patients. I believe in spending ample time throughout the consultation experience to fully educate all my patients about the nature of their orthodontic problem and the treatment options available to them. My devotion to every detail of the treatment helps ensure patient satisfaction with every aspect of their orthodontic experience. Education and Continuing Education I grew up locally in Long Beach and graduated from Los Alamitos High School in 1996. Following high school, I attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton. I received my Bachelor’s degree in applied sciences from UOP in 1999 after only three years. Upon graduating, I moved to San Francisco, where I attended UOP Dental School and earned my Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2002 in only three years. After six years of hard-core studying and finishing at amongst the top of my class, I was ready for a new experience. Following dental school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I completed my residency in orthodontics at Boston University School of Dental Medicine. I received a specialty certificate in orthodontics as well as a Master of Science in Dentistry degree in 2005. Boston was a nice change of pace, but after three mostly cold years, I decided the warm weather of California was calling me home. While training in Boston, I received extensive training and certification in Invisalign®, tissue management with lasers, as well as the placement and utilization of orthodontic mini-screw implants (TADs). The orthodontists who are trained at Boston University are taught to treat the most complicated of orthodontic malocclusions, including patients who need orthognathic jaw surgery in conjunction with orthodontics. I’m a curious person by nature. I constantly think about how I treat my patients and if there’s a better way to achieve great smiles. While I always have my father to help show me the way, I’m an avid attendee of continuing education courses. I believe learning doesn’t stop at residency and if anything, I’m learning more now than I did in school. I believe technology and new techniques continue to push orthodontics to new levels and I enjoy learning and implementing new things in our practice. Outside the Office My beautiful wife, Vicky, and I love being part of this community. Everyone has been so supportive and helpful with the birth of our two children, Jack (3 years old) and Blake (a baby). While we call Huntington Beach our home, most of our day-to-day activities and our friends are in Long Beach. Life with two boys is both busy and eventful and we are always doing activities together. In my younger days, I loved playing waterpolo and being in the water as I still do to this day. Besides being in the water, I love trying to improve my golf game, fishing and travelling.

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• Dr. Miriam Van Allen

  I love being part of the dental profession because I get to combine my interests in art and science while helping my patients obtain beautiful smiles. Practicing orthodontics is a passion of mine. One of my favorite parts about being an orthodontist is getting to know each patient and being there for them every step of the way. Education and Continuing Education Born and raised in Los Angeles, I attended the University of California, Los Angeles for my undergraduate education. I graduated from UCLA in 2000, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology with Honors. I then attended the UCLA School of Dentistry and graduated with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2005. After graduation, I moved to Colorado and completed my orthodontic specialty training at the University of Colorado, Denver. During my orthodontic training, I received an advanced certification in Invisalign® treatment and attended numerous lectures on orthodontic mini-screw implants, along with completing an extensive research project on digital modeling for orthodontic treatment plans. In addition to my formal education, I continue to attend orthodontic and dental conferences annually because I feel that it is of utmost importance to keep up to date on the innovative practices and technologies in the dental field. I am also an active member of a number of local and national dental organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association. I enjoy enhancing my orthodontic knowledge by pursuing the most advanced and proven techniques the orthodontic profession has to offer. In return, I am able to provide my patients with the best care in a compassionate manner. Outside the Office I recently got married to my wonderful husband, Scott, who like me is a native of Los Angeles. Although Southern California will always be our home, we love to travel both near and far. When we are not working, Scott and I like to explore new restaurants, watch sporting events and movies, and joke about our crosstown rivalry (Go Bruins!). I also love to dance, paint, and spend time with my family and friends.

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