Ana R. Ortiz, DDS
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Dr. Ortiz was born in Cuba, but has lived in the United States since she was a year old. She was raised in Diamond Bar, California. She has one beautiful son who is almost nine. He is an avid swimmer and animal lover. Dr. Ortiz attended Bishop Amat High School and the University of Southern California (USC) where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Dr. Ortiz received her Doctorate in Dentistry from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1993. In 1994 she received a certificate in Hospital Dentistry from the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. She practiced in northern California for 7 years before returning to her home in southern California.
Dr. Ortiz has resided in Redondo Beach since 2001 and opened her practice in the South Bay because she fell in love with the area.
Dr. Ortiz attended the very first certification course for Invisalign Orthodontics and has since received a secondary Advanced Invisalign certification. Dr. Ortiz has received certificates in hard and soft tissue grafting in preparation for Implant placement and has attended a mini-residency in Implant placement for NobelBiocare Implants.Dr. Ortiz has extensive experience in the placement of cosmetic porcelain veneers (including daVinci veneers and Lumineers), and tooth-colored fillings. The most gratifying part of her career is the impact it can have on a persons’ self-esteem. She brings such personal warmth to her patient care that it is impressive.
Dr. Oritz is currently obtaining an MBA, with a concentration in Healthcare Administration to be completed in spring 2010. |