Michelle Stepanek, DDS, MSD
Orthodontist
about me
I have been practicing orthodontics since 2017. I love living in Santa Monica, where I spend time at the beach, exploring new restaurants, and hiking with my boyfriend. I am also an avid traveler and love visiting my family in the Czech Republic at least once a year.
Favorites
My favorite books are When Breath Becomes Air
The Alchemist
and #GIRLBOSS. My favorite movies are Pan's Labyrinth
Wicker Park
and Parasite. My favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad
Euphoria
and The Bachelor.
quote
Creating a beautiful, straight smile is a work of art, and I promise to be the artist of your dreams! My goal is to provide you with a functioning bite and an esthetic smile that others will admire!
education
DDS
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; San Francisco, CA
MSD
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; San Francisco, CA
BS
Biology, University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA
Specialty Certificate
Orthodontics, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry; San Francisco, CA
Professional Associations
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Achievements
Author and Illustrator of 3 Children's Dental Books
Presented at 11th World Cleft Lip
Palate and Craniofacial Congress in China
Developer of Children's Finger Puppet Bite Block
Tau Kappa Omega Dental Honor Society
UCLA Dean's Honor List
High School Valedictorian
Volunteer/Service Experience
Student Community Outreach for Public Education
ADEA's High School Outreach Conference
AYUDA International
UCLA Health Chase Child Life
