Miller and Kan Orthodontics - Helaine Kan

About

Orthodontic specialist with 3 years of specialty training beyond doctoral degree.  Orthodontics for all ages.  All consultations are free of charge.

Helaine Kan, DDS, MS

“I am truly honored to be a part of this orthodontic team where nothing short of excellence is expected. Having been fortunate enough to work in dentistry for nearly ten years in both northern and southern California, I’m excited to have the opportunity bring my experiences into this practice, in order to provide you and your families with the area’s most confident smiles.”

Education and Leadership

Dr. Kan was born and raised in southern California. She earned her Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology from UCLA (Go Bruins!!) and graduated Cum Laude. She then moved to San Francisco and attended dental school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where she graduated at the top of her class. At UCSF she held an officer position in her class council throughout her time there as well as leading the American Society of Dentistry for Children. Having fallen in love with San Francisco, she stayed at UCSF and obtained her orthodontic specialty training and a Masters of Science (M.S.) Orofacial Science. She was elected and served as the treasurer of the UCSF orthodontic residency.

Community Service

Dr. Kan has always felt that community service is important in both community and personal development. During her college years at UCLA she organized and participated in numerous community health fairs, soup kitchens and sports programs for children. She regularly participates in providing dental and orthodontic care in community clinics, and is currently the chairperson of the Harbor Dental Society’s Community Outreach Program.

Research

Dr. Kan conducted two research projects in pursuit of her Masters. Her first research interest involved studying medical records of children with cleft lip and palate to discover better ways to predict future orthodontic treatment needs. Her second project involved the use of new 3D imaging technology to assess the airway as it relates to age, gender and craniofacial morphology. Both of these projects allow for a more complete treatment plan for patients with cleft lip and palate and for patients with airway impairment.

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Kan is honored to have become inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) National Dental Honor Society which is a position awarded to only the top dentists in the country. She has also received the Qunitessence award in restorative dentistry, departmental honors at UCLA, and the Alpha Gamma Sigma college honor society.

Personal Life

Dr. Kan loves being in the mountains and the great outdoors. Her interest includes skiing, hiking, camping, backpacking, traveling and playing soccer.