Dr. Natalie Dang
Meet Dr. Dang
Trained at the Graduate Orthodontic Program at the University of Southern California, I have a solid foundation of knowledge and experience that has provided me with the skills to practice orthodontics with confidence and professionalism. I pride myself in delivering quality care where patients are my priority. I cannot wait to bring a smile to every one of our patients.
Superb Education
Dr. Dang is a board certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists. She received her specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Southern California, where she earned the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics, awarded to just one resident per class. She simultaneously earned a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology from the Graduate School at USC for her thesis regarding the use of 3D imaging and technology in orthodontics. Dr. Dang earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated Cum Laude and was elected into the the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society.
Awards, Honors, & Achievements
Upon completion of her specialty training in orthodontics at USC, Dr. Dang was awarded the Harry L. Dougherty Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics. While at UCLA for dental school, she was given both the Dean’s Scholarship and Regents’ Scholarship in recognition of excellence and demonstration of outstanding promise. She was also awarded the Dr. Howard Chen Scholarship for outstanding academic achievement and the Drs. David and Miki Lee Scholarship for leadership and professionalism. Dr. Dang achieved the Dean’s List each of the four years of dental school and graduated Cum Laude. She also was elected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society upon graduation at UCLA, as well as the Phi Beta Kappa honor society while at UCSD for her undergrad studies.
Active in the Community
Dr. Dang has played an active role in the dental community since she was a pre-dental student, volunteering as a dental assistant in the UCSD Free Dental Clinics, which provided free dental services to the underserved residents of San Diego. Before starting dental school, she volunteered as an assistant onboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship as part of the Pacific Partnership humanitarian mission, which provides medical and dental services throughout Southeast Asia. Dr. Dang then volunteered as a dentist on a Help the Children mission trip to Guatemala. She has also helped to provide free screenings and preventative care at various community dental clinics and health fairs throughout the Southern California region.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Board Certified:
American Board of Orthodontics Member:
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society
EDUCATION
University of Southern California – School of Dentistry
Department of Orthodontics
Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics
University of Southern California – School of Dentistry
Department of Orthodontics
Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology
University of California, Los Angeles – School of Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery, Cum Laude, Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Society
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry/Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Bio
Dr. Dang grew up in Yorba Linda and graduated from Valencia High School in Placentia with an International Baccalaureate diploma. She has since returned to Yorba Linda, following her formal education through her Southern California tour. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys swimming, skateboarding, traveling, and cheering on the Anaheim Ducks.