Dr. Helen Hwang, D.D.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1003996802
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Dr. Helen Hwang is an experienced orthodontist in San Mateo with 20 years of expertise helping patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles. She earned her dental degree from UCSF and completed specialized orthodontics training at UCLA, and she's recognized as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and named to America's Best Dentists in 2025. Dr. Hwang offers a full range of treatment options including Invisalign, traditional braces, clear braces, and advanced technologies like Damon self-ligating braces to correct overbites and other alignment issues. She's known for her gentle, friendly approach that makes patients feel supported and valued throughout their treatment. Dr. Hwang is actively involved in her community through the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills and the San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health, and she is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.), UCSF
- Orthodontics Residency, UCLA
Board Certifications
- Fellow of International College of Dentists
Credential: D.D.S.
NPI registered: 10/16/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Damon self-ligating braces system
- Propel Orthodontics acceleration technology
- Invisalign clear aligners
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Academy for Orthodontic Excellence
- California Dental Association
- California Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- International College of Dentists
Awards & Recognition
- 2025 America's Best Dentists
Beyond the Office
Board member, Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills
Board member, San Gabriel Valley Foundation for Dental Health
Lecturer for Guatemalan Association of Orthodontists
Lecturer for students in Taiwan and Shanghai
Born in Taiwan and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Has traveled extensively across Asia, Europe, and Central America
Proud mother of two energetic children
Enjoys exercise and immersing herself in diverse cuisines and cultures
Self-described as 'a people person'
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