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The Best Smile and Treatment in Westwood. Period.

As a UCLA Clinical Instructor and Board-Certified Specialist, Dr. Lisa Gao is famous for serving the truth. Whether you have a clinical necessity or you simply want the best aesthetic result money can buy, we collaborate with you to engineer a masterpiece.

Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider (Top 1% Worldwide) • Serving Los Angeles Since 1976

Why Seeing the Doctor Who Teaches the Residents at UCLA Matters

A Top 1% Invisalign Provider Worldwide

In an industry of high-pressure sales, Dr. Lisa Gao stands alone. She doesn't just practice orthodontics; she oversees the next generation of specialists as a clinical instructor for the UCLA Section of Orthodontics. Her philosophy is built on two pillars:

The Clinical Truth: If a treatment isn't medically necessary for your health, Dr. Gao will tell you—saving you time and money.

The Aesthetic Collaboration: If you are here to change your smile for cosmetic reasons, we treat that goal with the highest clinical respect. We work together to find the exact result you are looking for, ensuring you get the absolute best quality you are paying for.

Ready for a "No-BS" Ortho Opinion?

Secure your complimentary Clinical Diagnostic Session today. We prioritize your integrity over our profit.

Included in your Session ($1,200 Total Value):

$850 Treatment Voucher: Exclusive credit applied directly to your full Invisalign or Braces treatment.
Private 1-on-1 Consultation: Direct time with our Board-Certified specialists.
3D Digital Smile Scan: No messy impressions; 2026-ready precision.
Comprehensive X-Ray: A full look at your skeletal and dental health.
The Honest Blueprint: A direct assessment of what is clinically necessary versus what is aesthetically possible.

Meet Your Board-Certified Orthodontists

Dr. Lisa Gao

Dr. Lisa Gao excels in the field of orthodontics as a Top 1% Invisalign Provider Worldwide. Born in China and raised in Southern California, she earned her DDS from UC San Francisco and attended her graduate orthodontic residency at The Ohio State University (go Buckeyes!).

Dr. Gao is a board-certified orthodontist, a distinction earned by less than 30% of orthodontists in the United States. Her true passion for orthodontics and providing top of the line service has led her to continue her education with orthodontic courses and conferences, learning the newest techniques that the field has to offer. In addition to formal training, Dr. Gao is also a member of various study club hosted by other leading orthodontists and dentists in the Los Angeles area.

Dr. Ivy Vuong

Dr. Ivy Vuong is a Board-Certified Orthodontist passionate about helping children, teens, and adults achieve confident, healthy smiles with the highest standard of care. She takes pride in making each patient’s experience personalized, ensuring treatment is as rewarding as the results.

A proud California native, Dr. Ivy earned her bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCSF, where she received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award and the ASDA Award of Excellence for her leadership, service, and research.

Less than 30% of orthodontists in the U.S. earn Board Certification. At Westwood Orthodontics, every doctor has earned this elite status to ensure you get the quality care you deserve.

OUR WINNING SMILE GALLERY

Real Results, Real Confidence

Legacy Care. Future Technology.

We have been changing lives in Los Angeles since 1976. Now, we are building the future. Opening in late 2026 / early 2027, our completely new, high-tech build will be the most advanced orthodontic facility in Southern California. Experience the next generation of care in the heart of Westwood.