"MEET DR. CRUZ

Dr. Cruz is a native San Diegan, born and raised in Pacific Beach and a graduate from Mission Bay High School. He attended UCSD where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and met his future wife, Keri. They currently have two children, Caylie age 11 and Carly age 6.

Dr. Cruz earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2003 graduating Cum Laude from UCLA. He went on to complete an additional 2 years postgraduate residency at UCLA specializing solely in orthodontics.

As a father and husband, Dr. Cruz is a firm believer in strong family values and carries this philosophy into his practice, giving his patients the care and attention they deserve.

Using state-of-the-art technology Dr. Cruz is committed to excellence and dedicated to his own personal development.

Dr. Cruz is an Invisalign-certified provider and an active member in several national, regional, and local dental societies including the American Association of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics, and the San Diego Dental Society to name a few. He also lectures to both general dentists and specialists regarding current orthodontic affairs.

In his free time Dr. Cruz enjoys spending time with his family, taking surf trips to exotic locations, and playing beach volleyball."