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Why Ronnie Chose Invisalign to Improve and Care for Her Smile
Ronnie had never been happy with her smile. She was also unable to eat a sandwich without cutting it up into pieces because of her poor bite. Ronnie chose Invisalign over braces due to its shorter treatment time and better aesthetics. In addition, she wanted the ability to clean her teeth thoroughly, as caring for her teeth was very important to her. She was very compliant and wore her aligners religiously for about one year. She is very happy with the result.
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Dr. Dale Trudeau
Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick
Dr. Nikko Johnson
Dr. Chi Choe
Del Mar Family Dentistry is served by four experienced and talented physicians: Drs. Dale Trudeau, Thomas Fitzpatrick, Nikko Johnson, and Erik Balinghasay.
Dr. Dale Trudeau has served the community of Del Mar and Solana Beach since 1984. He is a graduate and former instructor at USC School of Dentistry and has completed many hours of advanced training in restorative, cosmetic, implant dentistry, and Invisalign. He is a member of the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Diego County Dental Society (SDCDS), and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Trudeau is active in the community and volunteers at many local charities and youth organizations.
Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU) in San Diego and Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry. He is a Research Associate at PLNU, YMCA, and Foundation for Worldwide Health, along with being a member of the ADA, CDA, Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and SDCDS. Dr. Fitzpatrick has a passion to provide sustainable dental services to underserved communities both locally and globally. In 2013 he founded Cura Coffee Company to help fund the non-profit work of Cura Smiles. This non-profit has been able to build a dental clinic in the diverse community of City Heights, San Diego to help serve the underserved in their dental needs.
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Dr. Nikko Johnson is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma University College of Dentistry. After completing her dental residency, she practiced as a general dentist in Oklahoma and North Carolina before obtaining her Master of Science in Periodontology from the University Of Detroit Mercy School Of Dentistry. Among her competencies are prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and treatment modalities with advanced oral plastic surgeries. She has had the honor of providing dental care to veterans for many years.
Dr. Chi Choe brings over 10 years of dental expertise to Del Mar Family Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and completed her General Practice Residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center, where she proudly served veterans. She has practiced in various private institutions in Baltimore and co-directed the dental residency program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where she mentored aspiring dentists. Dr. Choe’s clinical skills and teaching experience ensure every patient receives compassionate and comfortable care.