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What
Our Patients Say:
Dr. Claro: "My son has blossomed so much since coming
to your office. Thanks for all the years of professional
and great care you have given to him – and will continue
to provide."
Mrs. Norred |
What
Our Patients Say:
Dr's. Claro and Gafouri: "Thanks so much for taking
care of us today for this emergency."
Countless patients |
What
Our Patients Say:
Dr. Gafouri: "Dr. Gafouri is always so attentive and
concerned."
Countless patients |
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Strong Educational
Backgrounds:
Between Drs. Claro and Gafouri
they offer over 35 years of experience in Orthodontics. In
addition, Dr. Claro has a specialty in Pediatric Dentistry
and has much experience with the younger Orthodontic patients
particularly with special needs.
Dr. Claro has earned the following degrees
B.S.: Health Sciences, UC San Francisco,
1977
D.D.S.: UC San Francisco, 1977
M.S.: Oral Biology, UCLA, 1987
Specialty
in Orthodontics, UCLA, 1987
Specialty
in Pediatric Dentistry, UCLA, 1987
Dr. Gafouri has earned the following degrees:.
D.D.S.:
USC, 1994
M.S.: Craniofacial Biology,
USC, 1996
Specialty in Orthodontics, USC, 1996 |
Dr. Gafouri & Dr. Claro
Specialists in Orthodontics |
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Meeting the high standards of their
peers
“ With so many dentists coming out of schools these days,
it’s important to earn the right credentials so people can
feel confident about choosing the right specialist. We have both
worked hard to gain the respect of our peers. And it’s with
this same dedication and effort that we work to earn the respect
– and trust – of our patients.” Dr. Claro completed
the last phase of the rigorous examination to attain Diplomate status
of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2002. Dr. Gafouri has completed
the first and second phases of her ABO and is in the process of
completing the last phase.
Dr. Claro |
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Dr. Claro was awarded
the Regents Scholarship throughout dental school and was selected
as the Fleming Humanitarian Scholarship recipient while in
dental school. She is a Member of the American
Dental Association, American Association of Women Dentists,
American Association of Orthodontists, California Dental Association,
California Association of Orthodontics, California Society
of Pediatric Dentists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists,
Orange County Dental Society, Orange County Women’s
Dental Society, UCLA Orthodontic Alumni Association, UCLA
Pediatric Dental Alumni Association, UCSF Alumni Association,
UCLA Alumni Association. |
| Dr. Gafouri graduated with
the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon award. She
is a Member of the American Association of
Orthodontists, California Association of Orthodontics, Pacific
Coast Society of Orthodontists, Orange County Dental Society,
Orange County Women's Dental Society, USC Orthodontic Alumni,
and Academy of Orthodontic Excellence; Faculty, UCLA School
of Dentistry’s Orthodontic Department; Excellence
in Teaching Awards, from UCLA; American Women's Dental
Association Leadership Award, 1993; USC Alumni Association. |
Dr. Gafouri |
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Offering the
Latest Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontics is such an inspiring profession – always searching
for more comfortable and effective techniques to achieve “gold
standard” goals. We pride ourselves in keeping up and offering
the latest technological advances to our patients. We have the distinction
of being one of the premiere and award winning Invisalign offices
in the area. In addition, we protect our patients’ health
by providing the latest in sterilization techniques. Our sterilization
center has been in magazines and has brought many orthodontists
in to duplicate our protocol and techniques.
Taking An Active Leadership Role In Their Profession
and Their Communities
Both Doctors feel strongly about their responsibility to give something
back to the their profession and to their communities. They have
found many ways to help children and adults outside of their profession:
Dr. Claro:
Secretary: Academy for Orthodontic Excellence;
Past President: Southern California Bioprogressive Orthodontic
Study Club; Past Treasurer and Board of Directors:
UCLA Orthodontic Alumni Association; Committee Chairperson,
Active Member, Previous Alternate Delegate: Orange County
Dental Society; Lecturer/Presenter: UCLA Orthodontic
Department, guest lecturer;Health Sciences Experience Program, UCI;
Health Professional Program, CSUF; to local preschools, elementary
schools, and secondary schools, civic an business groups on preventive
dentistry, Orthodontics, and tobacco and drug abuse prevention Volunteer:
Church usher and trustee; school fundraising events; local political
candidate races
Dr. Gafouri:
Past President: Iranian Dental Association
Volunteer Faculty: UCLA Orthodontic Department
Dr. Gafouri: Graduate, Irvine Community Police Academy, 2003 |
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