Meet the Doctor and the Aloha Orthodontics Team

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The Doctors

Dr. Naren Chelian spent most of his childhood in San Diego, California. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biology along with a Minor in Economics and an Area of Focus in Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego. He completed his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles and graduated with Gold Medal Honor. He then moved to Nevada to complete his postgraduate training as a specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Dr. Chelian has extensive teaching experience and has lectured in multiple topics in Orthodontics as well as Clinical Dentistry, Physics, Biology, and Economics. He received an Excellence in Teaching award by the Department of Biology for his teaching accomplishments. Dr. Chelian has contributed to research projects in a variety of subjects in Orthodontics including Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Temperomandibular Condyle Position Analyses, Soft Tissue Orthodontic Analyses, and Bond Strength Analyses of Bonded Retainers. Dr. Chelian has also been actively involved in many leadership positions including Class President of his Dental School class at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Chelian has volunteered at multiple free clinics to provide dental treatment for underprivileged children during his undergraduate and graduate education. He then founded a free dental clinic during his dental career at UCLA. Dr. Chelian has received awards for his contributions to the community. He received a Preventive Dentistry Award from the American Dental Education Association and was also awarded a grant by the Salvation Army to establish a free dental clinic for underserved children.

Dr. Chelian has a passion for Orthodontics and strives to provide his patients with an exceptional service. His enthusiasm for orthodontics and ability to make a connection with his patients make every visit an entertaining one. His knowledge of Orthodontics and experience with the latest orthodontic advancements give his clients the confidence to expect an excellent result.