Dr. Diane Doppel first became interested in orthodontics through her own experience as an orthodontic patient. She completed high school early and began her college education at the age of 16. While pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, she returned to her home in Maryland and visited her orthodontist for a retainer check-up. He arranged for her to observe in his office, which furthered her interest in orthodontics.

Dr. Doppel attended the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Dental School, University of Maryland from 1984-1988, graduating Magna Cum Laude and receiving several awards and honors for clinical skills and academic excellence. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Washington Department of Orthodontics from 1988-1990 receiving a Masters Degree with honors in orthodontics — the field of dentistry that deals with dentofacial orthopedics and correcting dental malocclusions.

Dr. Doppel was a faculty member of the University of Washington for five years, teaching post-doctoral orthodontic students. She is a member of various local and national dental and orthodontic organizations. She has published articles in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, and The Angle Orthodontist. Dr. Doppel was the first woman to be admitted into the Northwest Component of the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists.

Dr. Doppel has been certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. This represents a long and comprehensive process that begins with the completion of a minimum two years residency in orthodontics, the passing of an extensive eight-hour written examination and the presentation of specific categories of cases treated by her to the Directors of the ABO for their thorough examination. Becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics is an elective process and represents Dr. Doppel's conscientious effort to excel in her specialty. Certification as a Diplomate signifies a unique achievement. Today there are only 1,900 orthodontists throughout the world who are Diplomates.

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