Dr. Gary H Pulsipher, DDS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1649465816
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Dr. Gary Pulsipher is a board-certified orthodontist with 19 years of experience helping patients in San Diego achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. He specializes in clear aligners and Invisalign for teens and adults, as well as early orthodontic treatment for children ages 7-11, using advanced 3D imaging technology to create personalized treatment plans. Dr. Pulsipher takes a whole-body approach to orthodontics, focusing on long-term health and stability rather than unnecessary treatments. Beyond his practice, he volunteers with Thousand Smiles in Mexico providing free dental care for children with cleft lip and palate, and leads community oral health education programs. He welcomes new patients and treats everyone with the compassion and integrity he'd show his own family.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Loyola University Chicago School Of DentistryMedical School, 1989
- Doctor of Dental Sciences (DDS), University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
- Advanced Orthodontic Residency, University of the Pacific
- University Of Illinois At Chicago / College Of DentistryResidency Hospital, 1991
- San Diego State UniversityUndergraduate School, 1985
- Master's degree in Dentistry, University of the Pacific
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Southern Utah University
Board Certifications
- Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontists
Credential: DDS
NPI registered: 09/11/2007
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D CBCT imaging
- Clear aligners
- Invisalign
Awards & Recognition
- Arthur A. Dugoni Orthodontic Endowed Scholarship
- Dugoni Basic Science Research Award
Beyond the Office
Volunteer work with Thousand Smiles in Ensenada, Mexico (free clinic for cleft lip and palate treatment)
Church group involvement
Leadership in SCOPE organization providing oral health education and screenings at community health fairs
Volunteering with CDA Cares (semi-annual free dental treatment events)
Sponsorship of local elementary schools
Sponsorship of youth sports organizations
Grew up in Cedar City, Utah among red rock landscapes
Met his wife while an undergrad at Southern Utah University
Has two children, ages 5 and 7
Enjoys spending time outdoors with family biking, hiking, and camping
Wife is an enthusiastic baker; they enjoy baking together and going through cookbooks after kids go to sleep
Had his own orthodontic transformation as a child
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