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Dr. Mario Ea Wa Tai, D.M.D., D.M.SC.

Orthodontics

NPI: 1962693283

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Contact Information

Address

4050 BARRANCA PKWY
SUITE 220
Irvine, CA 92604

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Fax

(949) 861-9889

Practice Details

Accepting new patients

Languages

Chinese Mandarin, English

Insurance Accepted

Most major insurances

Patient Rating

4.5/ 5.0(2 reviews)
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About This Provider

Dr. Mario Tai is an experienced orthodontist with 19 years of practice who specializes in creating beautiful smiles for both children and adults in Irvine, California. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree and a specialized degree in Orthodontics from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and he has been recognized as a Top Dentist of Orange County. Dr. Tai and his wife, Dr. Betty Chen, work together to provide personalized care in a warm, family-friendly environment, offering options like Invisalign, metal braces, and clear braces. He is fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin, accepts most major insurance plans, and uses the latest technology to help you achieve your best smile. Dr. Tai is currently accepting new patients and is committed to making your experience comfortable and successful.

Specialties

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    OrthodonticsPrimary

    Alignment of teeth and jaws, braces and clear aligners

Education & Training

  • Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Specialist in Orthodontics - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) - Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  • Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences (Honors) - University of California, Irvine

Credential: D.M.D., D.M.SC.

NPI registered: 08/05/2007

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Areas of Focus

Orthodontics for childrenOrthodontics for adultsInvisalignDentofacial OrthopedicsMetal bracesClear bracesSelf-ligating bracesLingual invisible braces

Technology & Equipment

  • iTero Element Intraoral Scanner
  • Digital impression scanner
  • Invisalign invisible aligners
  • State-of-the-art orthodontic appliances

Professional Memberships

  • Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics
  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • American Dental Association
  • California Association of Orthodontists
  • Orange County Dental Society
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
  • Past President - Greater Boston Chinese Dental Association

Awards & Recognition

  • Harvard Medical School Research Fellowship Award
  • American Association of Dental Research Excellence Award
  • Top Dentists of Orange County (Orange Coast Magazine)

Beyond the Office

Lectures at various study clubs

Lectures at international conferences on orthodontics advancements

Past president of Greater Boston Chinese Dental Association

Husband and wife team practice with Dr. Betty Chen

Licensed to practice in California, New York, and Massachusetts

Fluent in Chinese Mandarin

Leading Invisalign provider in Southern California with over a decade of experience

Recognized as Top level Elite Invisalign provider since 2015

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