Dr. Ana Planells
The highlight of my day is to see a child who was extremely anxious at the beginning of their dental visit leave with a big smile on their face and a proud sense of accomplishment. I love showing children dentistry can be fun. Knowing that I have played a role in shaping the smiles of my patients is my favorite part of my job. Every child should get to experience a healthy smile!
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology - University of California Los Angeles
Doctorate of Dental Surgery - UCLA School of Dentistry
Certificate, Combined Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics - UCLA School of Dentistry
As part of my dental license renewal with the state of California I complete at least 50 hours of continuing education every two years in current topics in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. I also complete eight hours of continuing education in order to recertify my permit for Oral Conscious Sedation of the Pediatric Patient as required by the Dental Board of California.
I am board certified in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and received my ABO (American Board of Orthodontics) and ABPD (American Board of Pediatric Dentistry) certifications in 2007.
Experience
The research I completed during my residency training was published in 2005 on the cover of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.
In addition to practicing at Pediatric Dental Specialists, I am also on the staff of the Miller Children's Hospital, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and St. Mary's Hospital in Long Beach, consulting on newborns with cleft lip and palate.
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- California Dental Association
- California Society of Pediatric Dentistry
- Harbor Dental Society
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
- World Federation of Orthodontics