Dr. Dawn Thatcher is an orthodontist in Santa Barbara with 18 years of experience helping children, teens, and adults achieve beautiful, healthy smiles. She offers a range of modern treatments including Invisalign, clear braces, and traditional braces, all using state-of-the-art technology. Dr. Thatcher discovered her passion for orthodontics while serving in the U.S. Navy and has remained committed to giving back through volunteer work with organizations like Rotaplast International, where she has performed cleft lip and palate repair surgeries in Colombia and Vietnam. She is accepting new patients and is dedicated to providing personalized care in a warm, friendly atmosphere where you'll feel welcomed and well cared for.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

University of the Pacific - Orthodontic Residency (27 months)
University of California at Santa Barbara - BS Biology and BA Religious Studies (1997)
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine - DMD (2002, Summa Cum Laude)
Portsmouth Naval Hospital - Advanced Dental Training Program

Credential: D.M.D.

NPI registered: 10/06/2008

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Areas of Focus

InvisalignClarity Clear BracesDamon System BracesPitts 21 PROOrthodontic treatment for children, adolescents, and adults

Technology & Equipment

State-of-the-art technology for orthodontic treatment

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Santa Barbara Ventura County Dental Society
Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
Progressive Orthodontic Group

Beyond the Office

Rotaplast International volunteer - 2 weeks in Colombia and 2 weeks in Vietnam performing cleft lip and palate repair surgery

Junior League of Santa Barbara - 7 active years (3 as Board member, currently sustaining member)

Teen Programs Director for the City of Santa Barbara

Youth Council Advisor

Born and raised in Lancaster, California

Discovered passion for orthodontics while serving in the U.S. Navy

Had her own dental clinic on the U.S.S. Pearl Harbor

Lives in Santa Barbara with husband Justin and sons William and Ryker

Spends weekends refereeing for her boys' AYSO teams, hiking trails, and enjoying the waterfront

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