Empowering Smiles, Inspiring Confidence
Dr. Stella graduated as Valedictorian from the UCLA School of Dentistry and went on to complete her orthodontic specialty training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Passionate about creating smiles tailored to each individual, Dr. Stella is dedicated to delivering results that are not only beautiful, but also healthy and functional for a lifetime. As a board-certified, airway-focused orthodontist, she takes a whole-health approach: considering bite, breathing, jaw development and long-term stability—while combining artistry and innovation to create confident, stellar smiles.
Outside the office, Dr. Stella is happily married to her husband, Mark, an aerospace systems engineer. They love staying active, exploring nature, embarking on new adventures, enjoying cozy movie nights, and trying new cuisines together. Dr. Stella looks forward to waking up every day to bring smiles to the wonderful people of the East Valley.
National Leadership in Orthodontics
- Member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)
- Member of the AAO Council on Benefits
- Member of the AAO Council on New & Younger Members
- Representative of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) on AAO Councils
Awards and Honors
- Valedictorian, UCLA School of Dentistry
- The Pierre Fauchard Award
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Kramer Award
- Comprehensive Patient Care Award, UCLA School of Dentistry
- Excellence in Community Clinical Care Award, UCLA School of Dentistry
- No-Hee Park Award for Excellence Scholarship, UCLA School of Dentistry
- David & Miki Lee Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership, UCLA School of Dentistry
- Dean’s Scholarship, UCLA School of Dentistry
- San Diego Dental Health Foundation Scholarship
- F. Thomas Bond Revelle College Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership, UC San Diego
- American Red Cross Scholarship Award for Leadership and Service
Empowering Smiles & Confidence with Dr. Stella Dong
