As an internationally trained specialist in orthodontics, my focus for our patients seeking treatment in the orthodontic profession is to understand and treat the causes and pathology of prevalent malocclusions.
As a doctor trained in craniofacial development, I am correlating the detrimental environmental effects that impact the growth of the craniofacial-respiratory complex.
Our specialty practice is devoted to facial and airway development. With 28 years of experience, we can bring empathy and quality of care to our patients.
I grew up in Mexico City, with 20 years living in the beautiful state of Virginia.
We serve patients from around the nation and overseas. Our international background and training allows us to implement techniques used around the world in the management of orthopedics, Myofunctional therapy and orthodontics. I have been trained by the best minds of our profession and care systems. Usually, acquiring knowledge from the doctors who invented a technique, diagnosis or treatment modalities directly. I belong to the most prestigious Study Clubs for the nation and overseas.
education
- Internationally trained Orthodontist graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City (U.N.A.M), the most prestigious university for Latin America.
- Specialist in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics, Howard University, Washington, D.C.
- New York Department of Plastic Surgery, Nasoalveolar Molding for newborn with cleft lip and palate
AREAS OF SERVICE
- Nasoalveolar Molding for Newborns with Cleft Lip and Palate (NAM)
- Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment
- Orthodontics for Children and Adults
- Craniofacial Orthopedics Early Intervention Program
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Sleep Disordered Breathing (Sleep Apnea) in Adults and Children
- Temporomandibular Joint Evaluation and Treatment
- Cardiorespiratory coupling screening
- Digital Intraoral sleep appliance calibration and insertion
OUR DIFFERENCE
At Sunrise Orthodontics, our patients are evaluated to discern the underlying causes of their malocclusion. Dr. Calkins has witnessed the dramatic and progressive changes of the masticatory system; when facial muscles are weak, anatomical structures poorly developed along with a compromised airway.
Our philosophy of treatment is an integral health approach, to educate our patients about the intricacies of a manifested malocclusion. Our beginning point is the understanding of the overall health of our patients, once that is achieved, the creation of beautiful natural, healthy faces will be the frame of a functional occlusion and viable airway.
Our clinical consultations are focused on the overall health of our patients. Our comprehensive approach allows us to search for the etiology behind the malocclusion that could potentially be a manifestation of sleep disordered breathing, craniofacial dystrophy or alterations of the environment that will have a negative impact on the growth and development of the craniofacial-respiratory complex.
What we do at Sunrise Orthodontics is being an advocate for the overall heath of our patients. Through the improvement of oral functions, breathing patency and correct body posture; the craniofacial-respiratory complex develops attaining overall health for our patients. The natural potential for facial beauty, naturally unfolds in a healthy body.
We integrate digital technology for diagnosis and treatment planning. With focus on etiological factors that might have a detrimental effect on masticatory effort, body posture, swallowing patterns, breathing, and temporomandibular joint disorders; as part of the understanding of the malocclusion presented by our patients.
As orthodontic specialist, we will diagnose and treat beyond the malocclusion presented by the patient, with an integral interdisciplinary approach to attain the best functional and esthetic results.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- The Piper Education and Research Center
- The Dawson Academy
- Spear Education
- European Orthodontic Society
- Japanese Orthodontic Society
- International Association of Dentists.
- American Association of Orthodontics
- American Cleft Palate Association
- Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- International Association of Orofacial Myology
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Virginia Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Virginia Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine