__NUXT_JSONP__("/about", (function(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n,o,p,q,r,s,t,u,v,w,x,y,z,A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N){return {data:[{props:{title:"About",slug:"about",seo:{page_title:"Transforming Smiles with Exceptional Care in Portland, OR | Orthodontist",page_description:"Experience unparalleled orthodontic care at Garfinkle Orthodontics in Portland, OR. Conveniently located near Portland, Raleigh Hills, West Linn, Pearl District, Lake Oswego, Multnomah, Milwaukie, Tualatin, Tigard, and Beaverton.",page_keywords:a,additional_settings:e,social_meta:{og_meta:{title:"About | Garfinkle Orthodontics",description:"Discover our commitment to excellence in orthodontic care. Learn about our great services, experienced team, and dedication to creating beautiful smiles.",image:a}}},page_navigation:{images:[{type:c,src:i,webp:j,icon:a},{type:c,src:k,webp:l,icon:a},{type:c,src:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fteam-page-section.png",webp:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fteam-page-section.webp",icon:a},{type:c,src:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fabout-ot-placeholder.jpg",webp:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fabout-ot-placeholder.webp",icon:a}]},about_doctor:{main_image:{src:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fabout-bio.png",webp:"https:\u002F\u002Fd1bhomdc1zzbl0.cloudfront.net\u002Fabout\u002Fabout-bio.webp",alt:"Dr. Garfinkle"},title:"Meet Dr. Garfinkle",tabs:[{title:m,text:"To help someone smile, talk, laugh, breathe, and be more confident brings me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. I am driven by my desire to be of service and am honored to be part of this journey with each patient. ",has_modal:b,modal:{title:a,content:a},has_second_modal:b,modal_second:{title:a,content:a}},{title:"The Difference",text:" Dr. Garfinkle may be the only Board Certified orthodontist in the world that is fellowship trained in Craniofacial Orthodontics and is a Top 1% Diamond Invisalign provider. His professional time is split between the Garfinkle Orthodontic practice in SW Portland and serving as the Director of Craniofacial Orthodontics at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ohsu.edu\u002Fproviders\u002Fjudah-garfinkle-dmd-ms\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label='Opening new tab to OHSU'\u003EOHSU.\u003C\u002Fa\u003E He sees patients of all ages starting with infants born with cleft lip and palate up to adults in their senior years. He is actively engaged with training the next generation of doctors and contributing to the scientific literature by performing research and writing. Dr. Garfinkle is surrounded and supported by an extraordinary team of professionals who share his vision and inspiration. You will not find a better orthodontic team anywhere in the world.",has_modal:b,modal:{title:a,content:a},has_second_modal:b,modal_second:{title:a,content:a}},{title:n,text:"\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EUniversity of Oregon- Bachelor of Science in Biology\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHarvard School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Medicine, Cum Laude Honors\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EUniversity of Kentucky - Master of Science and Orthodontic Certificate \u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003ENew York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery - Fellowship in Craniofacial and Special Care Orthodontics\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E",has_modal:e,modal:{title:"Publications",content:"\u003Cb\u003EScientific Articles:\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EChou, B., Nickel, J.C., Dongseok, C., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Freedman, H.M., Iwasaki, L.R., Outcome assessment of orthodontic clear aligner vs fixed appliance treatment in adolescents with moderate to severe malocclusions, Angle Orthod. Nov;93(6):644-651, 2023\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EBorda, A.F., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Covell, D.A., Wang, M., Doyle, L., Sedgley, C.M., Outcome Assessment of Orthodontic Clear Aligner vs Fixed Appliance Treatment in a Teenage Population with Mild Malocclusions. Angle Orthod. Jul;90(4):485-490, 2020\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EEsenlik, E. et al, NAM Therapy-Based Results. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Apr;57(4):529-531, 2020.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EWoods, S.M., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Covell, D.A. Jr, Wang, M., Busch, L.S., Doyle, L.M., Early Weight Gain in Infants with Cleft Lip and Palate Treated with and Without Nasoalveolar Molding: A Retrospective Stud. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Aug;56(7):902-907, 2019.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EEsmonde, N.O., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Lafi, O., Chen, Y., Lambert, W., Kuang, A.A., Factors Associated With Adherence to Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) by Caregivers of Infants Born with Cleft Lip and Palate. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Feb;55(2):252-258, 2018.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EBroder, H.L., Flores, R.L., Clouston, S., Kirschner, R.E., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Sischo, L., Philips, C., Surgeon’s and Caregivers’ Appraisals of Primary Cleft Lip Treatment with and without Nasoalveolar Molding: A Prospective Multicenter Pilot Study. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. March; 137(3): 938-45, 2016.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGrayson, B.H. and \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Early Cleft Management: The Case for Nasoalveolar Molding, Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. Feb; 145(2): 134-42, 2014.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, King, T., Grayson, B.H., Brecht, L.E., Cutting, C.B. A 12-year Anthropometric Evaluation of the Nose in Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients Following Nasoalveolar Molding and Cutting Bilateral Cleft Lip and Nose Reconstruction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. April; 127(4): 1659-67, 2011.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EShetye, P.R., Warren, S.M., Brown, D., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Grayson, B.H., McCarthy, J.G. Documentation of the Incidents Associated with Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis: Introduction of New Stratification System. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. February; 123(2): 627-34, 2009.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E., Cunningham, L.L., Beeman, C.S., Kluemper, G.T., Hicks, P.E. Evaluation of Orthodontic Mini-Implant Anchorage in Adolescent Premolar Extraction Therapy. Ortodoncia. Jul-Dec; 71(144) 70-81, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EVendittelli, B.L., Dec, W., Warren, S.M., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Grayson, B.H., McCarthy, J.G. The Importance of Vector Selection in Preoperative Planning of Bilateral Mandibular Distraction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. October; 122(4):1144-53, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ELee, C.T., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Warren, S.M., Brecht, L.E., Cutting, C.B., Grayson, B.H. Nasoalveolar Molding Improves Appearance of Children with Bilateral Cleft Lip-Cleft Palate. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. October; 122(4): 1131-7, 2008. \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E Dec, W., Peltomaki, T., Warren, S.M., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Grayson,B.H., McCarthy, J.G. The Importance of Vector Selection in Preoperative Planning of Unilateral Mandibular Distraction. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. June; 121(6):2084-92; discussion 2093-4, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E., Cunningham, L.L., Beeman, C.S., Kluemper, G.T., Hicks, P.E. Evaluation of Orthodontic Mini-Implant Anchorage in Adolescent Premolar Extraction Therapy. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. May; 135(5):642-53, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ESato, Y., Grayson, B.H., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Barillas, I., Cutting, C.B. The Success Rate of Gingivoperiosteoplasty With and Without Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafts, Compared to Secondary Alveolar Bone Grafts Alone. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. April; 121 (4):1356-67; discussion 1368-9, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EUeky, Y., Tiziani, V., Santanna, C., Fukai, N., Maulik, C., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Ninomiya, C., doAmaral, C., Peters, H., Habal, M., Rhee-Morris, L., Doss, J.B., Kreiborg, S., Olsen, B.R., Reichenberger, E. Mutations in the gene encoding c-Abl-binding protein SH3BP2 cause cherubism. Nature Genetics. June;28(2):125-6, 2001.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E Text Book Chapters:\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S., \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EClear Aligner Therapy for Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E in Cleft and Craniofacial Orthodontics, editors Shetye, P.R., Gibson, T.L., 2023.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, Grayson, B.H., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ENasoalveolar Molding and Columella Elongation in Preparation for the Primary Repair of Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ein Comprehensive Cleft Care, Second Edition, editors Losee, J.E. and Kirschner, R.E., McGraw Hill, 2015.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, and Kapadia, H., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPresurgical Treatment\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E in Complete Cleft Care, editors Goudy, S.L., and Tollefson, T.T., Thieme Publishers, 2015.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGrayson, B.H. and \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EThe Role of Nasoalveolar Molding in the Presurgical Management of Infants Born with Cleft Lip and Palate \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ein Cleft Lip and Palate Primary Repair, editors Bing, S. and Sommerlad, B.C., Zhejiang University Press, 2014.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, and Grayson, B.H., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EPresurgical Management with Nasoalveolar Molding of the Infant Born with Cleft Lip and Palate\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E in Current Therapy in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, editors Bagheri, S.C., Bell, R.B., Khan, H.A., Elsevier, 2012.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGrayson, B.H., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ENasoalveolar Molding and Columella Elongation in Preparation for the Primary Repair of Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fi\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ein Comprehensive Cleft Care, editors Losee, J.E. and Kirschner, R.E., McGraw Hill, 2008.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003E Original Creative Works:\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S. \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E(contributor)\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eand Richmond, J. (host). “I think a change of perspective would do you good! Esthetics from a new angle.†Business of Esthetics Podcast, Episode 14, Nov 2020. \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fbusinessofaesthetics.org\u002F\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehttp:\u002F\u002Fbusinessofaesthetics.org\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S. \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E(contributor)\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Eand Chibbaro, P. (host). “Early Weight Gain in Infants With Cleft Lip and Palate Treated With and Without Nasoalveolar Molding: A Retrospective Studyâ€. Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal Podcast, Nov 2019. \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fsageclinical.sage-publications.libsynpro.com\u002Fwebpage\u002Fcategory\u002FThe%20Cleft%20Palate-Craniofacial%20Journal\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003Ehttp:\u002F\u002Fsageclinical.sage-publications.libsynpro.com\u002Fwebpage\u002Fcategory\u002FThe%20Cleft%20Palate-Craniofacial%20Journal\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ECutting, C.B., Grayson, B.H., Oliker, A., \u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E. Three-Dimensional Animation of Le Fort I Osteotomy in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Paltate, 2006.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGarfinkle, J.S.\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003E, and Cunningham, L.L. The OMIâ„¢ Orthodontic Anchor System Surgical Technique Guide, OsteoMed Corporation, 2005.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n \t\u003Cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n "},has_second_modal:e,modal_second:{title:"Board Certified - by the American Board of Orthodontics",content:"\u003Cb\u003EWhat is ABO Certification?\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EABO stands for the American Board of Orthodontics, an esteemed organization that promotes excellence in orthodontic care. An ABO-Certified Orthodontist is a dentist who has completed a rigorous certification process beyond regular dental school and orthodontic residency training.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n\u003Cb\u003EWhy Choose an ABO-Certified Orthodontist?\u003C\u002Fb\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EOpting for an ABO-Certified Orthodontist ensures you’re treated by a highly qualified specialist. ABO certification showcases an orthodontist’s expertise, dedication to excellence, and commitment to providing the best patient care.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EIt’s important to note that not all dentists who offer orthodontic treatments are ABO-certified. While dentists may perform certain orthodontic procedures, only ABO-certified orthodontists have completed additional training and passed rigorous examinations specific to the field of orthodontics. Choosing an ABO-certified orthodontist ensures that you’re receiving care from a specialist with the highest level of expertise and knowledge in orthodontics.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EABO certification reflects an orthodontist’s dedication to high standards of patient care. By choosing an ABO-certified specialist, you can trust you’ll receive exceptional treatment and a positive orthodontic experience.\u003C\u002Fspan\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\r\n\u003C\u002Ful\u003E"}}],button:{text:a,link:a}},community_involvement:{main_image:{src:k,webp:l,alt:"child smiling"},title:"Philanthropy",tabs:[{title:"Smile Oregon",text:"The mission of Smile Oregon is to ensure every child in Oregon affected by a cleft or other craniofacial condition has access to the coordinated care they deserve by providing support, awareness, and education. Dr. Garfinkle co-founded the organization in 2008 and serves on the Board of Directors."},{title:"Community",text:"We love supporting our local youth sports teams and neighborhood schools, some of which Dr. Garfinkle attended as a child! From drama and music programs, to mouthguard events for sports teams and study abroad programs, we enjoy being a part of this fantastic community. 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