OrthoWorks is a full-service orthodontic practice serving Atherton families from our office on El Camino Real. We treat children, teens, and adults under one roof, with nine board-certified orthodontists, modern imaging, and a treatment philosophy built around long-term oral health, not short-term fixes. Whether your child needs an early evaluation or you are ready to address a bite that has been on your mind for years, we offer the full range of orthodontic care in Atherton.
Orthodontic Care for Atherton Families
Our scope includes early interceptive (Phase I) treatment for growing children, comprehensive treatment for teens, Invisalign and braces for adults, surgical orthodontic coordination for complex skeletal cases, and retention and post-treatment care for life. We see patients from across Atherton, Menlo Park, and the surrounding peninsula, with families coming from Encinal and Hillview Middle School zones, students from Menlo-Atherton High School and Sacred Heart Schools, and adult professionals working along Sand Hill Road and the Stanford corridor.
What makes orthodontic care different from general dentistry is the depth of training and the focus. Every orthodontist on our team completed an additional two to three years of full-time residency in orthodontics after dental school, and they treat only orthodontic cases. That focus means more accurate diagnoses, more efficient treatment, and better outcomes, especially in mixed-dentition kids whose growth must be tracked carefully.
What Sets OrthoWorks Apart
Dr. David Shen, DMD, founded OrthoWorks and remains the senior clinical leader. He earned his degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, ranks in the top five most experienced Invisalign providers globally, and chairs the Advisory Board at Penn’s School of Dental Medicine. He is the founding president of the Northern California Asian Dental Association and a former UCSF faculty member. He leads nine board-certified orthodontists with more than 100 combined years of experience, having treated over 60,000 patients across the Bay Area. OrthoWorks is the region’s longest-standing privately owned orthodontic group, so the doctor you choose today is the doctor your child will still see next decade.
Serving Patients Near El Camino Real and the Menlo Park Corridor
Our Atherton office on El Camino Real is central to a family-rich corridor. The Holbrook-Palmer Park area, the Lindenwood and Lloyden Park neighborhoods, the Allied Arts district of Menlo Park, and the West Atherton streets are all within a five- to ten-minute drive. Patients from Menlo School and Castilleja regularly book after-school visits. Adult patients who commute through the Menlo Park Caltrain station or work in the Sand Hill Road and Stanford corridors find our hours convenient. We coordinate with Bay Area pediatric dentists, general dentists, and surgical specialists when a case requires it, so the family does not have to manage referrals on their own.
What to Expect
Your first visit is a complimentary consultation. We complete a full orthodontic exam, take photos and digital scans, and walk you through findings together. For children, we often recommend a no-treatment growth check at 12-month intervals until the right time. For teens and adults, we present every viable option (braces, Invisalign, or a combination) and discuss timelines, investment, and what to expect day to day. Active treatment visits run every 6 to 10 weeks. Every case ends with retainers and lifetime retention guidance, because keeping the smile is as important as creating it.
Schedule your complimentary orthodontic consultation at our Atherton office on El Camino Real. Call (650) 589-4563 or book online today.