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Meet Dr. David Alpan
Orthodontist and Founder of Aesthetic Orthodontics

The Doctor | The Team

David Alpan DDS MSD Ltd.

Dr. David Alpan earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of the Pacific (UOP) School of Dentistry in San Francisco and became licensed to practice dentistry in California and Nevada in 1996.

After completing the orthodontic training program at UOP in 1998, he received the Orthodontic Specialty certificate.

Dr. David Alpan was awarded the Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) degree for the masters' thesis he wrote on the results of the two-year TMJ research project he did during his orthodontic specialty training. Here is his Curriculum Vitae.

Dr. David Alpan founded Aesthetic Orthodontics in Los Angeles in 1998; Beverly Hills and Las Vegas in 1999.

Every year he and all the members of his team take continuing education courses to keep current with the most modern orthodontic treatment and TMJ treatment methods.

Dr. David Alpan became certified as an invisalign provider in 1999. Align Technology hired him in 2001 to teach orthodontists and general dentists to become certified invisalign providers. Since then he taught over 6,000 dentists how to use invisalign. He has treated over 1,000 patients with invisalign as of March 2009.

Align Technology asked Dr. David Alpan to lead invisalign study clubs in Los Angeles and Orange County since 2003 to help general dentists feel more comfortable about using the invisalign system after their two day seminar. Align also invited Dr. David Alpan to train their sales force. He was also a consultant and an integral part of the clinical education department for Align Technology.

Dr. David Alpan was certified as a LingualCare iBraces provider in 2001. He was certified as a Damon System Braces provider in 2004.

Dr. David Alpan says, "I decided to specialize in orthodontics because I love the challenge of improving a persons smile and self esteem. Every patient leaves our office with a bigger and brighter smile. The team and I strive to make every patient feel like he or she is a member of our family. We are happy about the joy and happiness we bring into our patients lives."

"I'd like to thank the 1,000 plus general dentists in California and elsewhere who display their confidence in the Aesthetic Orthodontics team by referring their patients to our offices for orthodontic treatment and TMJ treatment. We strive to do our best for your patients. We enjoy our relationship with you and your team."

When Dr. David Alpan is not working, he reads, works out, goes mountain biking, travels, watches movies, plays tennis, races his M3 BMW as a member of the BMW Car Club of America and enjoys visiting with family and friends.

Our vision is to create an environment where people are cared for in a fun & loving atmosphere, which can improve the quality of their life. Our services are delivered by committed, dedicated people with high integrity. We have a team approach to establishing and nurturing relationships with all our patients. We are constantly pursuing improvement and excellence in our delivery of care. We strive to be on the cutting edge of orthodontic technology.

Our mission is to straighten teeth and create beautiful smiles while having fun. Dr. Alpan is committed to working with you, as part of our team for the sole purpose of providing excellent care, in a relaxed and friendly environment. Quality orthodontic care, concern for patients overall well being, professional courtesy and honesty are the building blocks of this practice. We participate regularly in continuing education courses in order to provide the most up-to-date treatment available. In addition the most current sterilization techniques are utilized, thereby insuring the confidence of our patients in our concern for quality healthcare and their safety.