Dr. Mendivil has been practicing orthodontics in Southern California for over 30 years. He graduated with honors from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 1981 and finished his orthodontic residency at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center in 1983. He served as an orthodontic consultant for the Central Health Medicare Plan of California and the California Central Advisory Committee.
Dr. Mendivil’s area of expertise is orthodontics for children and adults. He handles severe surgical orthodontic cases and treats issues such as temporomandibular joint disorders and cleft palate deformities. He divides his time between his work in Bakersfield and Oceanside, CA.
Suzanne Gutierrez has served as an administrator for over 28 years. She has a double bachelor’s degree in accounting and business administration. As a manager at Braces4you, her responsibilities include scheduling consultations and appointments, monitoring budget and expenses, and arranging payment schedules with patients.