What Are Patients Saying?
"i have been going to dr.maruko for 2 years and she has always been so kind." - Emily
"Amazing work by Dr Maruko. She is very professional, efficient and knowledgeable. I am an adult and I needed an orthodontist that would be able to move my teeth properly without damage and after very short years, I'm almost done!” - Eddy R.
“You’re my best doctor!” -M.V., 9/15/2021
“I’m very grateful and happy. This is just what I needed to do. You’ve helped me with more than just ortho.” -C.A., 4/7/2022
at the Treatment Conference: “I didn’t know so much goes into this.” - F.J., 4/18/22
"We have been coming to Dr. Maruko for many years and absolutely love her and the staff. They are professional and do so much to make the kids comfortable and their experience enjoyable. The results are amazing as well.” - Michelle G.
“👏👏 Bravo Dr Maruko! Beautifully done! “ - Dr. V.O., 10/5/22
“Wow! Thank you so much." - T.H., 12/6/22
"I can floss all my teeth and my cleanings are easier. It's worth it." - K.H. 7/19/2022
Meet Dr. Maruko
Dr. Evelyn Y. Maruko D.M.D., M.S., M.P.H
Orthodontic Specialist with a passion for total health and confidence
Doctor Maruko combines 25+ years of orthodontic experience with a passion for total health and confidence for a truly beautiful smile.
Dr. Maruko is a graduate of Harvard University, earning both her doctorate in Dentistry where she received the Grace Milliken Award for Outstanding Research and an additional Masters Degree in Public Health.
She did her orthodontic training at Northwestern University finishing with a Masters Science Degree and Certificate in Orthodontics.
Believing that one's learning and growth should never stop, she has completed additional training on airway issues that affect people of all ages and spans more five disciplines of health. It's complex, takes collaboration with other health care providers and that's why she loves it.
Education:
Harvard University Dental School: Doctorate
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Awarded: Grace Milliken Award for Outstanding Research
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Published in Cleft Palate Journal
Harvard University, School of Public Health: Master's Of Science Degree
Northwestern University, Orthodontics: Master’s of Science Degree
University of Southern California: B.S. in Psychobiology, Honors major
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Thematic Option: Honors General Education Program
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Cambridge University, England: International Studies Program
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USC Helenes: President
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Graduated with Honors: Order of Troy for Unique and Outstanding Leadership
Recent Courses and Continuing Education:
* Pitts 21 Comprehensive Course
* Airway Mini Residency
* Certified: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management
* ALF Fundamentals
* Sleep Education Consortium 2020
* Sleep Disorders in the Pediatric Population: Airway management
Professional Activities
Memberships:
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White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic
As well as:
ON a personal note...
Dr. Maruko had airway issues as a child. Her background in dance, helps her understand her role as an orthodontist to create beautiful smiles in the bigger context of health, in a more holistic and comprehensive way, that integrates physiology, psychology, and human expression.
She is a certified Jungian Life Coach with special interest dreams. Knowing the importance of sleep and dreams, she is passionate about orthodontics being a part of bigger picture of better breathing and sleep.