Mana Naeim, DDS MS
Dr. Mana grew up in the San Fernando Valley but fell in love with Orange County as she was pursuing her undergraduate degree at UC Irvine where she studied Psychology and Social Behavior. 14 Years later, it is with great pride and joy that she returns to SoCal as founder of her Orthodontic practice Serene Orthodontics!
Dr. Mana graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Irvine, then pursued a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at the University of Southern California. She then chose to attend UCLA School of Dentistry for her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree which she completed as a Deans Honor Student, recipient of multiple scholarships and distinctions, president of the Orthodontic Study Club, and Co-President of the American Association of Women’s Dentists.
Mana Naeim, DDS MS
Dr. Mana grew up in the San Fernando Valley but fell in love with Orange County as she was pursuing her undergraduate degree at UC Irvine where she studied Psychology and Social Behavior. 14 Years later, it is with great pride and joy that she returns to SoCal as founder of her Orthodontic practice Serene Orthodontics!
Dr. Mana graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Irvine, then pursued a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program at the University of Southern California. She then chose to attend UCLA School of Dentistry for her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree which she completed as a Deans Honor Student, recipient of multiple scholarships and distinctions, president of the Orthodontic Study Club, and Co-President of the American Association of Women’s Dentists.
Education
- B.A in Psychology and Social Behavior from UC Irvine
- Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate from USC
- DDS from UCLA School of Dentistry
- M.S in Dentistry from University of the Pacific
- Certificate of Orthodontics from University of the Pacific
Professional Distinctions
- ABO Board Certified Orthodontist
- Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Advanced Training in Invisalign for Complex Cases
- Advanced Training in Airway Orthodontics
- Advanced Training in Early Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment
- Dean’s Honor Student at UCLA School of Dentistry
- UCLA School of Dentistry’s Dean’s Scholarship Recipient
- Cum Laude Graduate of UCLA School of Dentistry
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award – Awarded to the Top 12 percent of graduating dental students demonstrating exemplary traits of character and academic excellence
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award at UCLA
- American Academy of Oral Medicine Award at UCLA
- Section of Oral Medicine and Orofacial Pain Award at UCLA
- 2018 & 2019 David and Miki Lee Scholarship Recipient
- 2017 Bob and Marion Wilson Endowed Scholarship Recipient
- Member: American Dental Association
- Member: California Dental Association
- Member: American Association of Orthodontists
- Member: California Association of Orthodontics
- Member: Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
