Education & Continuing Education

Dr. Lauren was inspired to pursue a career in dentistry at young age by her father who is an oral surgeon.  She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Southern California where she earned degrees in Biological Sciences and Japanese.  She attended dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and graduated with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.  Pursing her childhood dream of becoming an orthodontist, Dr. Lauren earned her Master of Science in Dentistry and Orthodontic Certificate from the University of Washington.  After completing her orthodontic training, Dr. Lauren earned her board certification from the American Board of Orthodontics.

In addition to treating patients in our practice, Dr. Lauren is an affiliate assistant professor at the University of Washington, Department of Orthodontics Graduate Program.  She teaches and works with the orthodontic residents to treat patients in the graduate clinic as a part of their training.  Dr. Lauren is very grateful for the education she received and is passionate about paying it forward through teaching.