MEET THE DOCTORS

Dr. Ken attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and graduated as class valedictorian in 1985 with his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He was then fortunate to be selected as one of five residents to continue their studies in the UOP Department of Orthodontics, one of the highest ranking programs in the nation. He obtained his Masters of Science in Dentistry degree and Orthodontic Certificate in 1987. Immediately following graduation, he was asked to join the UOP orthodontic faculty. He continues to volunteer his time as an Associate Professor on a part-time basis and has been a course director to the first year residents for over 30 years. Dr. Ken is married to Laurie, his college sweetheart. They have two awesome children, Kevin and Stephanie who occasionally join him on his adventurous fishing trips. He loves fishing anywhere he travels, from Alaska to Mexico and especially in the Bahamas.

Dr. Kevin is a graduate of Saratoga High, University of California at Davis, University of the Pacific - Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and the University of the Pacific Department of Orthodontics. He has joined his father on rounds as an orthodontic advisor for the Kaiser Cleft Lip and Palate team, helps as an orthodontic advisor for two local dental implant study groups, and has been a course instructor in the University of the Pacific Dental School since he graduated.

Dr. Kevin grew up in the Bay Area and went to Saratoga High school. He then went on to study Marine Biology and Environmental Toxicology at UC Davis. After college Dr. Kevin did his dental training at the University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued there for his specialty residency in Orthodontics as well as his Masters in Oral Biology. Dr. Kevin is a current faculty member in the orthodontic residency program and also participaties as the orthodontic advisor for several local study groups.

Dr. Kevin is married to his wife Demi who he first met in Dental school. Outside of the office they enjoy anything to do with nature, water sports, and diving. They always love taking their black lab Kona on hikes and backpacking trips despite barely being able to fit in a tent together.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Both Dr. Ken and Dr. Kevin maintain their credentials through the participation in numerous continuing education classes throughout the year. They also give seminars to groups of local dentists on the various aspects of modern orthodontics and Dr. Ken is a licensed Continuing Education Provider. Both Dr. Ken and Dr. Kevin are current adjunct faculty at the University of the Pacific dental school and enjoy the close relationships they have with their peers in the research and academic setting.

Drs. Ken and Kevin enjoy meeting with other orthodontists and belong to several local dental and orthodontic study groups. They were invited to join the Schulman Study Group, a prestigious orthodontic study group represented by 125 successful orthodontic specialty practices across the country. Both remain active members of numerous professional organizations, including the:

American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California State Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara Dental Society

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Shimizu Orthodontics has had the honor of providing orthodontic treatment to over 100 local dentists and their family members. We take great pride in being able to provide services to our peers. We have also developed a reputation for treating very difficult cases, are involved with a large number of cleft palate and jaw surgery patients, and are on the Craniofacial Anomalies Panel at Kaiser Hospital.

“The key to success in our orthodontic practice is to involve our patients in their treatment and to gain their complete cooperation. We do this by informing them about what we're doing, showing them their progress and making their visits to our office a very positive experience. Relating to everyone as a friend and not a patient is our goal.”

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