Dr. Paul K Upatham, D.D.S., M.S.
OrthodonticsNPI: 1619136330
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Dr. Paul Upatham is a board-certified orthodontist in San Diego with 18 years of experience creating beautiful, healthy smiles. He earned his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry and completed advanced training in craniofacial biology at the University of Southern California, where he now teaches other orthodontists. Dr. Upatham takes time to understand each patient's goals and concerns, designing treatment plans that result in smiles that look great and work well. He is passionate about boosting his patients' confidence and is active in his local dental community. He is accepting new patients and lives in La Jolla with his wife An and their three children.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology with honors – University of California, Berkeley
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery – Baylor College of Dentistry
- Orthodontic specialty certificate and Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology – University of Southern California
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: D.D.S., M.S.
NPI registered: 06/06/2008
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- San Diego County Dental Society
- Spear Study Club
Beyond the Office
Clinical instructor in the University of Southern California Orthodontic Department
Active member of the Spear Study Club
Originally from Greenville, Texas
Family man living in La Jolla with wife An (whom he met at UC Berkeley), and three children: Evan, Emily, and Eli
Wife An is a part-time pharmacist from Los Angeles
Children participate in soccer, swimming, going to the beach, video games, and travel
Enjoys playing golf with his boys
Passionate about watching daughter Emily's robotics achievements
Plays tennis and frequents the beach
Enjoys traveling to explore new places
Dallas Cowboys fan (despite heartache year after year)
Golf is a passion requiring technique, precision, and patience
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