Dr. Russell Ek Chang, DDS MS FACD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1598925463
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Dr. Russell Chang is a board-certified orthodontist with 18 years of experience creating beautiful smiles in Los Alamitos, California. He specializes in traditional braces, Invisalign, and Damon Smile treatment, and has special expertise in helping patients with cleft lip and palate. Dr. Chang is a Fellow of the American College of Dentists and teaches orthodontics at both USC and UCLA, bringing the latest techniques and technology to his practice. He is deeply committed to his community, serving on the Cleft Lip and Palate Team at Miller Children's Hospital and speaking multiple languages including English and Hawaiian. Dr. Chang is accepting new patients and believes in his mission of "Changing Lives One Smile at a Time."
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Northwestern University Feinberg School Of MedicineResidency Hospital, 1984
- University of Southern California (undergraduate and DDS)
- Punahou School (high school), Oahu, Hawaii
- Northwestern University (Orthodontics Residency and MS in Cranial Facial Biology)
- University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of MedicineMedical School, 1982
Board Certifications
- Fellow, American College of Dentists (FACD)
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
Credential: DDS MS FACD
NPI registered: 06/13/2008
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Invisalign
- Damon Smile system
- State of the art equipment and technology
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association (ADA)
- International College of Dentists
- California Dental Association (Trustee)
- Harbor Dental Society (former President)
Beyond the Office
Long-term member of Cleft Lip and Palate Team at Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach
Lecturer and Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Department, University of Southern California
Assistant Professor, Orthodontic Department, UCLA School of Dentistry
Works with Stramsky Center for Craniofacial Development at Miller Children's Hospital
President, Children's Dental Health Foundation at Memorial Hospital
President, Rotary Club of Los Alamitos
Supporter of Casa Youth Shelter and Boys and Girls Club of Long Beach
Sponsor of Los Alamitos Youth Sports Program, local high schools, youth organizations, and community events
Follows in his father's and grandfather's footsteps in dentistry
Grandfather, Dr. Sau Yee Chang, was the first dentist on the island of Kauai and first Chinese American to be Vice President of the American Dental Association
Married to Dr. Stephanie Dodson Chang, a periodontist
Has three wonderful children
Son is an Eagle Scout
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