About Us
Dr. Marc Pana
When I think of the word “smile”, I think of beauty and health. Your smile says a lot about you and the person you are. It’s communicating without saying a word. A beautiful and a healthy smile can give a person the confidence they need to feel good about themselves. Research actually shows that smiling is good for your health. Even if you don’t feel like smiling, making yourself smile will release chemicals in your body that are healthy for you.
When I was a teenager, my lower jaw started to grow abnormally and I needed jaw surgery. However, I couldn’t get the surgery until I was 21 years old. I also needed to get braces before the surgery. When I was 20 years old, I had my braces put on. That was my first experience in the orthodontic field. I really enjoyed going to the orthodontist and when I was done with my treatment, I knew that I wanted to be an orthodontist. I wanted to change lives and make people feel good about themselves and their smiles.
What I enjoy the most about orthodontics
At Pana Orthodontics, we do things a bit differently. My philosophy is to treat the face first and then treat the teeth. Facial aesthetics is a key component of my practice. I just don’t want to create beautiful smiles, I also want to create beautiful faces.
I am also a big believer in airway therapy. No child should be mouth breathing or having difficulty in breathing through their nose. I’m my practice we will try to get to the root cause of this problem which is what can cause malocclusions, crowding and small jaw sizes.
My favorite thing to do
Consultants
A Team Of Professionals
John Doe
CEO
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CTO
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Clara Ferguson
Clinical Concierge
I have over 25 years of experience in orthodontics. I enjoy watching the transformation in our patient’s teeth and seeing their beautiful smiles at the end of treatment. I am married, have an awesome son and daughter, and two dogs. In my spare time I like to spend time at the beach, ride my bike, exercise, do Zumba, go to concerts, and attend sporting events.Jennifer Laughlin
Front Desk Coordinator
I have enjoyed working with patients in the healthcare industry for over a decade. I am married with three beautiful children and fur babies. I love spending time with family, traveling, and trying new foods.Clara Ferguson
Clinical Concierge
I have over 25 years of experience in orthodontics. I enjoy watching the transformation in our patient’s teeth and seeing their beautiful smiles at the end of treatment. I am married, have an awesome son and daughter, and two dogs. In my spare time I like to spend time at the beach, ride my bike, exercise, do Zumba, go to concerts, and attend sporting events.Jennifer Laughlin
Front Desk Coordinator
I have enjoyed working with patients in the healthcare industry for over a decade. I am married with three beautiful children and fur babies. I love spending time with family, traveling, and trying new foods.Darci Gordon
Dental Treatment Coordinator
I have worked closely with patients and families for many years. I really enjoy getting to know the patients and see their growth on their orthodontic journey. It is beautiful to watch the smile transformation our patients experience, from start to finish. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my four beautiful children. I also like to do photography, shop, travel, and try new food places.Darci Gordon
Dental Treatment Coordinator
I have worked closely with patients and families for many years. I really enjoy getting to know the patients and see their growth on their orthodontic journey. It is beautiful to watch the smile transformation our patients experience, from start to finish. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my four beautiful children. I also like to do photography, shop, travel, and try new food places.Education
B.S. General Biology; University of California, San Diego
D.D.S. University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; University of Southern California
M.S. Craniofacial Biology and Facial Aesthetics; University of Southern California