Through her own experiences as an orthodontic patient, Dr. Doppel became interested in helping others achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. She completed high school early and began her college education at the age of 16. She graduated from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio with her Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences. She then went on to the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1988 with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. Dr. Doppel moved to the beautiful Northwest from her home state of Maryland to complete her Master of Science in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Washington in 1990.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Doppel feels it is important to integrate state-of-the-art technology with evidence-based scientific knowledge and maintains memberships in many professional organizations to keep up-to-date. Dr. Doppel is a member and past president of the prestigious Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. She was the first woman to be admitted into the Component and has enjoyed the camaraderie and educational opportunities this group provides. Her research on maxillary superimposition techniques has been cited by the American Board of Orthodontics and is the current method recommended in their directions for submission of records for Board Certification.
Along with running her own practice, Dr. Doppel taught in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Washington for over ten years, and was promoted to Affiliate Associate Professor in 2019. She stepped down from that role in 2020 and continues to serve as an occasional lecturer. She also serves as an orthodontic provider for Smiles Change Lives, an organization that donates orthodontic services to deserving children from low-income families who otherwise cannot afford treatment. She diligently serves her patients with compassion, commitment to excellence, and dedication to lifelong continuing education and learning.
In her free time, Dr. Doppel enjoys spending time with her family, snorkeling, skiing, playing the piano and making jewelry.
Patients truly love coming to Pacific Orthodontics and being seen by Dr. Doppel.
