Dr. Greg Asatrian, DDS, MS

Your Board-Certified Orthodontist

Dr. Greg wants every patient to feel like part of the family. Your smile, confidence, and comfort are his top priorities, and he is dedicated to ensuring that you feel heard and appreciated at every step of your journey. Every visit isn’t just about advancing your orthodontic care—it’s about creating a positive and enjoyable experience that helps you feel great about your progress and results. Dr. Greg would be honored to be your orthodontist and guide you toward the smile you’ve always wanted.

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Training

UCLA

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Molecular Biology

- 99th Percentile on Dental Admission Test

- Cum Laude

UCLA

Doctorate (DDS)

Dental Surgery

- Honors in 22 classes

- Inductee of National Honor Society

UCLA

Master of Science (MS)

Craniofacial Biology

- Suma Cum Laude

- 37 Publications, 56 Domestic & International Presentations

UCLA

Residency Certificate

Orthodontics

- Chief Resident

- Resident Champion for American Association of Orthodontists

Not only is Dr. Greg a Los Angeles native but he is true Bruin. He first completed his Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) with honors. He then continued his training and earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the UCLA School of Dentistry, graduating as an inductee of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national honor dental society. Subsequently he continued and completed his residency training at the UCLA School of Dentistry with a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Masters Degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology, during which he served as Chief Resident. He continued to pursue excellence in orthodontics and  earned his status as Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontists shortly thereafter.

In conjunction to his clinical expertise, Dr. Greg continues to push the envelope of medicine and dentistry, authoring over 30 journals/books and presenting at over 100 meetings. He continues to educate the dental and orthodontic community as a lecturer at domestic and international conferences. Moreover, he is passionate about educating the public about orthodontics through his successful YouTube Channel, Braces Explained.

Awards

(Selected from 27)

  •  Silver Creator Award from YouTube (>100,000 subscribers)
  • Dental Foundation of California Endowed Scholarship
  • Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Dental Honor Society
  • Burbank Healthcare Foundation (2x recipient)
  • Dr. Riley K. Hayashi Memorial Scholarship for Orthodontics.
  • Asahi-UCLA-Meikai (AUM) Japan Exchange Program Student Ambassador
  • David & Miki Lee Scholarship
  • Bob & Marion Wilson Endowed Scholarship

Presentations

(Selected from 115)

  • Understanding the Orthodontic Patient of Today Through Social Media. American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session. Apr 2023. Chicago, IL.
  • Development of Occlusion:
Expectations, Deviations and Treatments. Academy of General Dentistry. Sept 2022.
  • Diagnosis-directed Treatment for Excessive Gingival Display. Yankee Dental Congress. Jan 2022. Boston, MA.
  • Gummy Smiles: Diagnosis-led Treatments. Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Feb 2022. Chicago, IL.

Journals & Books

(Selected from 38)