Introducing Dr. Arleen Azar-Mehr
Dr. Arleen Azar-Mehr, better known as Dr. Azar, completed her orthodontic training at the University of Southern California, where she also received her Dental Degree and her Master’s Degree in Craniofacial Biology. Dr. Azar comes from a dental family. She is a third generation dentist. Her maternal grandfather was the first Dean of Dental School in Seoul National University in Korea. Her parents are both dentists and professors at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. Her husband is also an orthodontist. In addition to her private practice, she previously taught at the Orthodontic Department at UCLA Dental School. Dr. Azar is a former President of the USC Orthodontic Alumni Association. Dr. Azar is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO), the California Association of Orthodontists (CAO) and the San Fernando Valley Dental Society (SFVDS).
On a personal level, Dr. Azar enjoys scuba diving and traveling with her family. She is also a mother of two girls, Lily and Ariana.