Meet Our Orthodontists

Dr. Wanda Claro earned her DDS degree from the University of California San Francisco before attending UCLA in Los Angeles, where she received her Master of Science degree in Oral Biology, as well as specialty certificates in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. The field of orthodontics is always searching for more comfortable and effective techniques to achieve the best outcomes possible. Dr. Claro prides herself in keeping up on and offering the latest technological advancements to her patients by continuing her education yearly.

Dr. Claro is a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists and is certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. During dental school she was recognized as a recipient of the Fleming Humanitarian Scholarship and a Regents Scholarship for her outstanding academic record and personal achievement.


Dr. Bahar Ghafouri attended the University of Southern California for dental school, earning her DDS degree, her Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology, and her specialty certificate in Orthodontics. She feels strongly about her responsibility to keep up on the new technology that is being introduced each day in the orthodontic community. To keep up to date, Dr. Ghafouri takes continuing education courses and seminars on the newest treatments available.

Dr. Ghafouri has complete the first two phases of the certification process for the American Board of Orthodontics and is currently completing the third and final phase. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists and has served as past President of the Iranian Dental Association. She received the UCLA Excellence in Teaching Award, the American Women's Dental Association Leadership Award, and is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.