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Dr. Zulma Castaneda-Medina, DMD

Orthodontist

2711 Executive Park Dr Fort Lauderdale FL, 33331

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A board-certified orthodontist, Zulma Castaneda-Medina, DMD, diagnoses and treats patients at her private practice, Castaneda Orthodontics, in Cooper City, FL. Her practice utilizes the finest in orthodontic materials and technology, including Clarity™ SL clear braces, Radiance™ aesthetic brackets, Speed System™ Braces, and Invisalign® clear aligners. As an orthodontist, she has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Her professional journey in the orthodontics arena spans eleven years. Her expertise covers all facets of orthodontics. Outside her professional endeavours, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Education and Training

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine DMD 2011

Board Certification

orthodontics

American Board of Orthodontics

Provider Details

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Clarity™ SL clear braces, Radiance™ aesthetic brackets, Speed System™ Braces, and Invisalign® clear aligners

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists  
  • Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, the World Association of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association  

Internships

  • University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine0general denistry

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Orthodontists, Southern Association of Orthodontists, Florida Association of Orthodontists, South Florida Academy of Orthodontists, Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, World Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association

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Zulma Castaneda-Medina

2711 Executive Park Dr -
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331
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Castaneda Orthodontics

5558 S Flamingo Rd -
Cooper City, FL 33330
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Get to know Orthodontist Dr. Zulma Castaneda-Medina, who serves patients in Cooper City, Florida.

Well-versed in the field of orthodontics, Dr. Castaneda-Medina works with patients at her private practice - Castaneda Orthodontics - in Cooper City, Florida. She envisions the best facial aesthetics for each patient and builds a beautiful, unique smile to reflect those aesthetics. She utilizes only the finest in orthodontic materials and technology, including: Clarity™ SL clear braces, Radiance™ aesthetic brackets, Speed System™ Braces, and Invisalign® clear aligners.

As a second-generation dentist, her love and admiration for the dental profession began early in life. She clearly remembers spending many afternoons at her mother’s dental practice, enjoying how she was changing lives on a daily basis.

Regarding her educational background, Dr. Castaneda-Medina completed her general dentistry education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia, and her specialty training in orthodontics at Jacksonville University School of Orthodontics in Florida.

An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in orthodontics by the American Board of Orthodontics (ABO), which is the highest honor an orthodontist can achieve. The ABO is the only certifying board in the specialty that is recognized by the American Dental Association.

Among her professional affiliations, she is a proud member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Southern Association of Orthodontists, the Florida Association of Orthodontists, the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists, the  Atlantic Association of Orthodontists, the  World Association of Orthodontists, the  American Dental Association, and the Florida Dental Association.

Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are responsible for identifying problems with the positioning of a patient’s teeth and with their oral development. They utilize the most advanced procedures and equipment available to ensure that every patient achieves a healthy and beautiful smile.

When she is not in the office, Dr. Castaneda-Medina enjoys spending time with her family. Happily married, her husband, Michael Medina, is an ENT at Cleveland Clinic. Together, they have a beautiful son, Miguel. They look forward to sharing many new experiences in their community as their son grows older and they become more involved in his activities.

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