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Welcome to South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics!
Curated Care You Can Count On
From our upbeat, empowering environment to our specially customized treatment plans, South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is your child’s go-to dental home to keep their smile thriving for years to come.
A Personalized Pediatric Experience
As a practice with a legacy of expert pediatric care since the early 1970s, Drs. John De Lorme, and Sam Wu have seen exactly what it takes to keep kids smiling with confidence from their first steps to early adulthood and beyond. By providing your child with a customized appointment based specifically on their personality, unique needs, and oral health risks, we are able to put them in the best possible position for a lifetime of thriving oral health.
While working with both you and your child, our team of board-certified dentists is able to encourage strong healthy habits that last forever. Even though many practices subscribe to a high-production, cookie-cutter approach to patient care, South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics believes that no two patients are the same, so they should not be treated the same. By truly getting to know your child and learning what makes them light up and feel at ease, we can tailor appointments to meet their individual needs.
Conservative, Compassionate Dentistry
Whether your child needs flossing tips or significant restorative work, our team will only move forward with the most minimally invasive and gentle option possible. By exploring every conservative treatment available, our team shows you and your child a variety of comfortable solutions that specifically fit your child’s needs. We explain treatment in a way you’ll both understand to ensure a positive, empowering experience for your whole family.
Building Smiles & Relationships
ESTABLISHING A STRONG, TRUSTWORTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD BASED ON POSITIVE EXPERIENCES IS CRUCIAL, SO OUR STAFF TAKES THE TIME TO TRULY GET TO KNOW YOUR LITTLE ONE’S HOBBIES, WISHES, AND INTERESTS.
We are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Drs. John De Lorme, and Sam Wu enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations. From the moment you enter our office, it’s our goal to make South OC Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics your little one’s trusted dental home.
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Dr. John De Lorme
Dr. John De Lorme is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD). He is a healthcare leader in his community, speaking at parent/child classes throughout South Orange County for the last 30 years. He attended Saint Mary’s College, University of the Pacific – Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital for his residency.
Dr. Samuel Wu
Dr. Samuel Wu, also an ABPD Diplomate, attended the University of California in Berkeley and Los Angeles and spent his residency at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and Boston Children’s Hospital. He has a passion for medical missions to other countries.
Both Drs. De Lorme and Wu are affiliated with MobiSurg, an Accredited Surgery Center, and are members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Society, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, and American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Chris Carter
Dr. Chris Carter completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and dental school and residency at Oregon Health and Science University. He practiced general dentistry for five years before specializing in orthodontics. His experience at the University of California – Irvine’s Plastic Surgery Department allows him to craft smiles that perfectly complement each patient’s unique facial features.
Dr. Carter is a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists, Orange County Dental Society, California Dental Association, and American Dental Association.