Family Orthodontics – Centralia
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Family Orthodontics
1611 Kresky Avenue, Suite D2
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: (360) 669-0384
Dr. Trevor Allen
Director of Smiles
Dr. Trevor Allen was born and raised in the Great Northwest. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1990. Dr. Allen studied dentistry at Oregon Health Sciences University, where he graduated at the top of his class in 1994. He immediately continued on at OHSU, where he earned a certificate of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in 1996.
Dr. Allen enjoys a variety of sports and outdoor activities, especially fishing, camping and baseball. He also loves to spend time with his family, which includes going on various adventures with his wife, Lisa, and their five children. Currently he is learning how to play the bagpipes, which he describes as, “one of the hardest things I have ever done!”
Dr. Allen strives to make every patient’s orthodontic experience a positive one. “It’s great to be able to work so closely with my patients and provide the highest quality treatment for each and every person. My goal is to have a positive influence in the lives of those that I have had the privilege of getting to know and provide them with beautiful healthy smiles that will last a lifetime!”
Dr. Smita Patel
Dr. Smita Patel has been creating beautiful smiles with the latest types of braces in Washington since 2007. She was born in India and grew up in Bolton, England. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Computer Science at Nottingham Trent University before coming to the United States to attend graduate school. She graduated from the University of South Florida with her master’s degree in Biochemistry and went on to pursue her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in 2003 from Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine. In addition, she completed a General Practice residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in North Miami Beach.
Having gained a finer appreciation for dental esthetics and the importance of a good bite she went back to school to obtain advanced training in Orthodontics. She earned a master’s degree and a certificate in Orthodontics from Marquette University.
During her tenure at Nova Southeastern she received the Eleanor J. Bushee Senior Student Award for her academic excellence and outstanding leadership and was elected by the faculty into membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the well-recognized dental honor society for academic achievement and leadership in dentistry.
Dr. Patel is an affiliate professor at the University of Washington, as well as a published author in several academic journals.
Dr. Brendan Hay
Director of Smiles
Dr. Brendan Hay was born and raised in Hoquiam, Washington. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Walla Walla University, and then continued to Loma Linda University to pursue a career in dentistry. While in dental school, he simultaneously completed a master’s degree in bioethics.
Dr. Catherine Choi – Orthodontist
Director of Smiles
Dr. Choi attended Case Western Reserve University, where she received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree (DMD). She then completed her orthodontic training at the Saint Louis University Center of Advanced Dental Education. Dr. Choi found that being an orthodontist would be her life calling and a way to provide a life-changing experience for her patients. Desiring to achieve the highest degree of merit in orthodontics, Dr. Choi went on to obtain her board certification. Certification is a rigorous process that requires demonstration of exceptional competency to treat patients at the highest standards. Dr. Choi is passionate about giving patients the tools to improve their smiles and self-confidence.
Dr. Thomas Bingham
Director of Smiles
Dr. Bingham is a third generation dentist, who grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Dr. Bingham attended Brigham Young University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery with Honors in Research from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. After dental school, he received advanced training in pediatrics.
His dental interests include Pediatric Dentistry, Wisdom Teeth Extractions, and Sedation Dentistry. He is licensed to practice Dentistry in Washington State and Texas. Dr. Bingham is an affiliated instructor with the University of Washington Dental School, where we teaches students about dentistry and is currently undergoing credentialing for PeaceHealth hospital. Dr. Bingham’s wife is from Washington State and he is the Father of three boys and one daughter. He enjoys hiking, reading, following the Calgary Flames and spending time with his family.
Dr. Ramya Hegde, DDS
Director of Smiles
Dr. Ramya Hegde was born and raised in a picturesque coastal town in South India. Growing up, her orthodontist who was also part comedian made quite an impression on her and piqued her interest in dentistry since childhood days. She pursued biology major in her higher secondary whereas most of her peers pursued computer science. She earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from JSS Dental College in Karnataka, India. She continued to gain field experience through clinical settings, community work and subsequently relocated to the United States with her husband to pursue further education in the field of Dentistry. She has spent time working as a dental assistant in community clinics in Chicago, greater Seattle area and has been involved in community work through international mission trips. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery(DDS) from University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine in New York.
She spends her free time hiking, snowshoeing and pursuing landscape photography on the beautiful PNW trails with her husky and her husband. Growing up in a tropical climate has made her admire snowy mountains in the Pacific North West and her most favorite place to vacation is the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada. Her favorite books to revisit are the Agatha Christie mysteries and Harry Potter series.
Dr. Nick DeLisle, DMD
Director of Smiles
Dr. DeLisle was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, spending most of his childhood fishing and hiking in the Cascade Mountains.
Ready for a new experience, he moved to San Diego and attended the University of San Diego where he received his B.S. in Biochemistry. Through college, Dr. Nick spent his summers commercial salmon fishing in Alaska; it was a tough job that taught him the value of hard work and discipline. After soaking up the sun in SoCal, Dr. Nick moved to Las Vegas where he attended Dental School at UNLV. In dental school, he met his future wife and fellow dentist Dr. Andrea. They both graduated in the same class and received their Doctorate of Medicine in Dentistry.
Dr. Nick loves kids and has provided dental care exclusively to infants, children and teens for the past few years. He enjoys building relationships with his patients and believes it is important to listen while keeping their oral healthcare needs as his primary focus. He is dedicated to creating a lifetime of healthy smiles.
Recently married and ready for a change, Dr. Nick decided to head back home to his roots in Washington, where he and his wife settled in Olympia. On his free time, Dr. Nick enjoys the great outdoors. You can find him camping, running (maybe training for another marathon) or hiking through hidden trails. Traveling is also a passion, having been to such destinations as Kenya in Africa (for a dental mission trip), Bali, Colombia, Brazil, Morocco, Egypt, Greece, Mexico and all over Europe. Up and coming trips on the wish list include: The Inca Trail in Machu Pichu, Tanzania (to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro), Patagonia, Scotland, Australia, (or anywhere in the world really.) He also loves to scuba dive and has become advanced open water certified in the past year.
Dr. Jean Kang
Director of Smiles
Bio coming soon