Dr. Bernard Boback

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 2014, cum laude in research
• Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Oral Biology, UCLA School of Dentistry, 2017

• Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics

Dr. Bernard Boback, “Dr. Bernie” to his patients, is the orthodontist at Zara Dental and is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. He earned his dental degree at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, graduating cum laude in research, and his thesis won the Grace Milliken Award for the best thesis of the class of 2014. He then trained in orthodontics at UCLA, finishing his orthodontic certificate and a Master of Science in Oral Biology in 2017.

He treats teenagers and adults with metal braces, ceramic braces and Invisalign. He plans each case around the bite as well as the smile: teeth that meet properly chew better, wear more evenly and are easier to keep clean.

Braces often sit alongside other care, such as gum treatment first, an extraction to make room, or a crown or implant once the teeth are in place. With Zara’s other specialists in the same building, those steps are planned together before treatment starts, rather than across several offices.

Treatment takes months, and Dr. Bernie counts every patient as part of the team. He makes sure you understand the plan and stay motivated from the first visit to the day the braces or aligners come off.