Dr. Ruth Keiko Kawakami, DDS, MS
OrthodonticsNPI: 1417975673
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Dr. Ruth Kawakami is a board-certified orthodontist with more than 20 years of experience helping patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles in San Pedro. She earned her dental degree and a Master's degree in Craniofacial Biology from USC, where she remains active as a volunteer professor training the next generation of orthodontists. Dr. Kawakami specializes in traditional braces and Invisalign treatments and is committed to providing exceptional care in a warm, family-friendly environment. A dedicated member of the San Pedro community, she is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
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Education & Training
- Masters of Science (MS) in Craniofacial Biology, USC, 1992
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School Of Dentistry, 1990
- Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, USC, 1992
Board Certifications
- Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), 2008, non-time limited certificate
Credential: DDS, MS
NPI registered: 07/17/2006
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- American Dental Association (since 1990)
- California Dental Association (since 1990)
- Harbor Dental Society (since 1995)
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics (since 2008)
- California Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO)
- Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists
Beyond the Office
Volunteer Adjunct Clinical Professor, Graduate Orthodontic Department at USC (since November 2015)
Membership Chairman, USC Orthodontic Alumni Association Board
President, USC Orthodontic Alumni Association Board (2005-2007)
Volunteer with Luminaries, affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center (since 2016)
Volunteer with Assistance League Dental Center, San Pedro Peninsula chapter (since 2010)
Lives in Palos Verdes with husband Tom
Raised four children: Nicole, Conner, Erin, and Justin
Actively involved in children's high school, recreational, and club sports
Family enjoys skiing, fishing, and hiking together
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