Dr. Marissa Faeldan-Suarez was born and raised in Southern California. Dr. Marissa received her Bachelor’s in Biology at the University of California, Riverside. She then continued carving a path towards a career in dentistry. After earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA in 2009 and completing her Pediatric Dentistry specialty at the University of Southern California in 2011, she became a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2012. As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Marissa is committed to building lifelong oral health practices in infants, children, and adolescents. Within her specialty of Pediatric Dentistry, she is also trained in monitoring and guiding the growth and development of the dentition for young children. Not only is Dr. Marissa passionate about optimizing the health of teeth and gums in the pediatric and adolescent population, she understands the importance of early guidance within the specialty of orthodontics. Dr. Marissa focuses on creating a fun, inviting environment to help children feel comfortable at the dentist. When she is not caring for the smiles of children and teens, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, Colette and Cody, and their dog, Calvin. She loves Disney, traveling, trying new foods, and being in nature. Come meet Dr. Marissa!