North Bay Woman

S P R I N G | S U M M E R 2 0 2 0 NORTH BAY WOMAN 67 PROFILE ADVERTISEMENT My name is Kathleen Bales and because we have two Dr. Bales in our practice, our patients call me "Dr. Katie". Fourteen years ago, I joined my father, Dr. Tom Bales, in our family Orthodontic practice. Then in 2012, I purchased the practice from my Dad to continue our family business of creating beautiful smiles for families in Marin and Sonoma. I attended the University of Colorado at Boulder for my undergraduate education and majored in Biology. I received my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2003 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and in 2006 I completed my Orthodontic Residency at the University of California at Los Angeles where I was chief resident. I simultaneously earned a Master of Science degree and my research was focused on the orthodontic treatment of cleft palate patients. Last year we welcomed our associate Orthodontist, Dr. Ana Calles, to our practice. Dr. Ana attended Harvard University Dental School and completed her Orthodontic Residency at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. She is trilingual speaking Spanish, Italian and English fluently and shares our passion for creating beautiful smiles. I am an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics as well as the local dental societies of Marin and Sonoma County. I am proud to be the current President of the California Association of Orthodontists. Like my father, I have the distinction of being a Board- Certified Orthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. I am married to my husband, Rob Balchunas, and together we have 3 daughters who keep us very busy. We enjoy traveling, skiing, hiking and spending time together as a family and contributing to our community. Our three knowledgeable Doctors and our wonderful team feel so fortunate to be able to provide the best possible care for our patients. B A L E S O R T H O D O N T I C S Call NOW For A Complimentary Exam. 415-897-3141 www.balesorthodontics.com

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