Dr. Kelly Taylor is a board-certified orthodontist with 18 years of experience helping patients achieve confident, healthy smiles in Carlsbad, California. She earned her DDS degree from UCLA School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of her class with high honors, and completed her advanced training through the University of Washington's prestigious orthodontic program. Dr. Taylor is passionate about making orthodontic treatment life-changing for her patients and family, and she's an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists and other professional organizations. Growing up in Carlsbad in a military family, she's deeply connected to her community and loves educating other dental professionals. Dr. Taylor is accepting new patients and looks forward to helping you gain the smile confidence you deserve.

Specialties

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OrthodonticsPrimary
Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

University of Washington Orthodontic Residency Program - Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry
University of California Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology (graduated with honors)
UCLA School of Dentistry - DDS (graduated top of class with high honors)

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthodontics

Credential: DDS, MSD

NPI registered: 01/22/2008

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Areas of Focus

OrthodonticsSmile confidence and patient quality of life

Professional Memberships

American Association of Orthodontists
California Orthodontic Association
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

Awards & Recognition

Numerous awards for clinical and academic performance at UCLA
Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society selection

Beyond the Office

Lectures and educates local dentists and their teams

Active in professional dental organizations

Grew up in Carlsbad, California in a military family (father in Marine Corps)

Met her husband in high school - high school sweethearts

Has three children (ages 12, 7, and 3) and a dog named Wrigley

Loves ribbon and wrapping paper

Was an exchange student in Yokohama, Japan during high school

Has never tried coffee despite long hours of studying in dental school

Office has mini dance parties

Spends weekends at children's sports games

Roots for the UCLA Bruins

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