Dr. Armne Kartalian is a board-certified orthodontist with 18 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in Glendale. She earned her dental degree and a master's degree in oral sciences from UCSF, where she was recognized with the highest academic honor, and she's currently a top 1% Invisalign provider and faculty member at UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Kartalian specializes in all types of braces—including Invisalign and clear braces—as well as treating TMJ disorders and airway concerns. She's passionate about education and trains the next generation of orthodontists while welcoming new patients to her practice.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

UCSF School of Dentistry - D.D.S.
UCSF - M.S. in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, 4.0 GPA
UCLA - B.S. in Psychobiology, summa cum laude (Regent Scholar)
UCSF - Orthodontic Residency

Board Certifications

Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: D.D.S., M.S.

NPI registered: 03/12/2008

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Areas of Focus

InvisalignClear bracesDesigner bracesTraditional bracesTMJ disorderAirway and vertical facial growthObstructive sleep apneaCleft lip and palate

Professional Memberships

California Dental Association (CDA)
American Association of Dental Education (ADEA)

Awards & Recognition

Frances A. Sooy Chancellor's Cup (UCSF) - highest honor for excellence in academics, clinical expertise and merit
Multiple awards and scholarships from California Dental Association (CDA) and American Association of Dental Education (ADEA)
VIP Diamond Plus Top 1% Invisalign Provider

Beyond the Office

UCLA School of Dentistry Faculty

Co-course director of Interdisciplinary Orthodontics at UCLA

Supervises orthodontic residents at UCLA Orthodontic Clinic

Orthodontic member of Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate team at UCLA Health's Orthopedic Institute for Children

Community healthcare advocate and fundraiser for health-related nonprofit organizations

Local of West LA, lived there since high school

Received full scholarship to UCLA as a Regent Scholar

Was Class President at UCSF School of Dentistry

Inspired to pursue orthodontics by his own orthodontic experience at age nine

Has transformed over 15,000 smiles in the Los Angeles area

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