Dr. Chad R Foster
OrthodonticsNPI: 1831414671
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About This Provider
Dr. Chad Foster is an ABO Board Certified Orthodontist in Tempe who has been straightening smiles for 16 years. An Arizona native who grew up right here in Tempe, Dr. Foster earned his dental degree from USC School of Dentistry, where he graduated #1 in his class and received the Harry L. Dougherty Award for being a top clinician. He treats a wide range of orthodontic needs including crooked teeth, gaps, crowding, crossbites, and teeth grinding using modern options like Invisalign Teen, ceramic braces, and clear braces. Dr. Foster is passionate about providing the highest quality care and creating a welcoming experience that patients will remember as their best dental visit ever. He's currently accepting new patients.
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Education & Training
- Orthodontics, University Of Southern California / School Of Dentistry — Residency Hospital (2010)
- University Of Southern California / School Of Dentistry — Medical School (2007)
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery – University of Southern California (2007)
- Masters Degree-craniofacial Biology, University Of Southern California (2010)
- Bachelor of Science, Biology – Chapman University
- Master's Degree, Craniofacial Biology – University of Southern California
- Chapman University — Undergraduate School (2003)
- Graduate Orthodontic Residency – University of Southern California
NPI registered: 04/05/2010
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- Ceramic dental braces
- Clear dental braces
- Fixed orthodontic correction
- Invisalign Teen
- Invisalign
- Metal dental braces
- Non-surgical bite correction
- Orthodontic aligners
- Removable appliances
- Retainer therapy
- Surgical orthodontics
Awards & Recognition
- 99th percentile on National Board of Dental Exam in dental school
- #1 in class at USC School of Dentistry
- Harry L. Dougherty Award – Top Clinician during orthodontic residency at USC
Beyond the Office
Former part-time faculty member at USC Dental School
Editor-in-chief for Orthotown Magazine
National lecturer on research and development with Rocky Mountain Orthodontics
Arizona native who grew up in Tempe
Attended Seton Catholic High School in Chandler
State champion in tennis
Family owns Pete's Fish & Chips, family-owned and operated in Arizona since 1947 (Pete was his grandfather)
Married to Natalie Foster, an art therapist
Self-admitted orthodontic nerd obsessed with advances in the field of orthodontics
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