Commitment to Excellence

Orthodontics is a specialty of Dentistry and as Orthdontists Drs. DeLurgio and Blom perform orthodontics exclusively. To them, orthodontics is more than a nice smile and a good bite. It is the whole process of combining the goals and concerns of each patient with treatment excellence. They desire orthodontic treatment to be an efficient, effective, positive experience for every patient.

Together, Drs. DeLurgio and Blom influence a patient’s treatment by:

• Thoroughly diagnosing and treatment planning each case utilizing the expertise of two doctors, including careful analysis of each patient’s bite via mounted casts.
• Determine the appropriate timing treatment. In orthodontics, efficient treatment depends on starting treatment at the proper time.
• Utilizing other dental and medical disciplines to compliment a patient’s treatment.
• Using contemporary orthodontic treatment methods such as 3-D imaging, self-ligating appliances, and temporary anchorage devices.
• Always seeking knowledge within and outside of orthodontics to facilitate methods of treatment, communication and services.

In Addition, Drs. DeLurgio and Blom volunteer their services:

Dr. Blom has participated as an advising Orthodontist in the UC Davis cleft lip and cleft palate Medical Panel since 1983.
Dr. DeLurgio traveled to Venezuela in 2006 to treat cleft patients and has done extensive laboratory research on genetic factors that contribute to the development of clefts. She has lectured at conferences such as the International Association of Dental Research and the American Cleft Lip-Craniofacial Association.