Introducing our exciting new blog series, "We Are PCSO - Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion!" At PCSO, we believe in the power of engagement, diversity, and inclusion, and we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals who are making a positive impact within our EDI committee. Over the next few months, we will be
Meet Guneet Kohli Kainth, born and raised in San Jose, Guneet is a first-generation Sikh American with a diverse family background. Her mother is from New Delhi, India, and her father is from Tehran, Iran. She has two sisters and is the first in her family to earn a professional degree. Guneet values diversity as
As an orthodontist, charting is an essential part of your daily work. Accurate and efficient charting and documentation can also keep you and your team out of hot water when it comes to communication with patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals. In this short lecture, I will show you the important items to consider when
The annual AAO Leadership Reception is an event marked by inspiration and the celebration of excellence. Each year, it brings together professionals who, through their commitment and dedication, have made significant contributions to the field of orthodontics. Among this year's awards winners, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) was excieted to have four honorees.
Cinco de Mayo is a time for celebrating Mexican culture, traditions, and most importantly, the delicious food! However, if you're wearing braces, you may be wondering what foods you can safely enjoy without causing damage to your brackets or wires. Don't worry, there are still plenty of options available that won't compromise your orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Christy Fortney is a force to be reckoned with on the court, on stage and in the office. Her impressive career journey began in Loyola Marymount University in 1994, where she was a point guard on the Division 1 Women's basketball team and a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. After college, Dr. Fortney
Dr. Prashansa Sharma, is not your typical orthodontist- she has a quirky personality and a fascinating history that sets her apart from the rest.Dr Sharma practices in Arizona but her life has taken her through many places. Dr. Sharma has moved around the country almost 15 times before finally settling in Arizona in 2016. Her
Dr. Lisa Gao, a board-certified orthodontist who practices in Westwood, CA, and was born in China and raised in Southern California. She completed her dental education at the University of California, San Francisco and her orthodontic residency at Ohio State University. Dr. Gao serves as a Clinical Instructor at UCLA, where she supervises residents in
Dr. Shannon Hayashibara is a passionate orthodontist, who was born and raised in Riverside, California. Her early experience of wearing braces as a teenager because of a mandibular setback ignited her interest in orthodontics. She attended Whitman College in Walla Walla and received her Bachelor's degree in Biology in 2005. After working in Biotech for
Growing up in Fresno, California, Dr. Nicole Nalchajian always knew she wanted to practice orthodontics in her hometown. After completing her undergraduate degree in Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley, she went straight to dental school at University of the Pacific ( UOP Arthur A Dugoni) and earned her DDS degree in 1997. Dr. Nalchajian stayed
