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Meet The Doctors

Dr. Grace Hughes

Dr. Hughes' journey in orthodontics started at a young age, when she first found a love for problem solving, health care, and art. She incorporates her background in engineering to provide personalized, high quality treatment to all her patients. She feels blessed to work in a field where she can improve people's lives by giving them the confidence to smile.

“Hi, I’m Dr. Grace Hughes. I believe everyone should have the confidence to smile and the freedom to laugh. At Long Beach Orthodontics we don’t believe in long wait times or automated answering machines. As your orthodontist, my goal is to help you achieve your best smile, provide personalized service, and to make every step of the process as seamless as possible. ”

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Orthodontics
American Association of Orthodontics
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

Education

University of Texas School of Dentistry

Doctor of Dental Surgery
Orthodontic Residency, MSD

Georgia Institute of Technology

BS Chemical Engineering

Dr. Howard Lee

Dr. Lee practiced general dentistry in Chicago for several years before completing a multi-year orthodontic residency at Loma Linda University, earning his Master of Science degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, and stays abreast of the latest advances in orthodontics. In addition to private practice, Dr. Lee is an advisor at the Orthodontic Center of the Assistance League of Long Beach, a clinic that provides affordable care to economically disadvantaged teens with orthodontic problems.

“Orthodontic treatment can take several years to complete. What I enjoy most about my profession is the ability to get to know our patients. Especially for our younger patients, I love watching their personalities blossom as they gain confidence with their new smiles. We want to bring out the best in everyone.”

Professional Affiliations