Our Doctor & Team

We Have An Eye For Innovation & Prevention!

Why Choose Cruz Orthodontics?

I hope my work brings you much more than a perfect smile!

Our Integrity

Integrity and high ethical standards are my core values.

Our Certified Specialist

Dr. Cruz is a certified Orthodontist and Dental Public Health specialist in addition to being a Dentist.

Cruz Orthodontics is Bilingual

Dr. Cruz is fluent in English and Spanish.

Meet !

Claudia L. Cruz DDS MPH MSc

Orthodontist Member of the American Association of Orthodontists

Dr. Claudia Cruz is a bilingual, board-eligible, certified orthodontist dedicated to crafting smiles that work best for the unique biology and lifestyle of each patient. She is exceptionally trained in the latest techniques and advancements in both conventional and cutting-edge treatments in orthodontics for teens, children, and adults.

In addition to being a specialist in Orthodontics, Dr. Cruz is a specialist in Dental Public health, the specialty of disease prevention and health promotion. This experience combined with Dr. Cruz’s years of experience and Ivy League education, has enabled Dr. Cruz to have a unique approach to treating patients of all ages by providing adequate preparedness to orthodontic-eligible patients, often integrating innovative preventative oral health, and employing retention protocols to achieve that perfect smile.

Dr. Cruz is a academic with an eye to innovation . She bases her treatment philosophy on a comprehensive diagnosis of the maxillofacial complex and a differentiation between the skeletal and dental components. Thus creating facial harmony and beauty.

Dr. Cruz has been a contributing author in scientific publications . Her expertise in clear aligner technology and dental public health topics has been featured in top magazines such as Orthodontic Products and through other media sources. She has also had the honor to be a guest lecturer for the American Association of Orthodontics as well as other regional and international orthodontic meetings.

A Little More About Dr. Cruz

Education

Bachelor Of Dental Sciences

Colegio Odontologico Colombiano

Post Grad Studies

Argentinean Society of Orthodontics
New York University School of Public Health
Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Experiences

Certified Specialist

Post Grad Educator

New York University College of Dentistry & Columbia University
Mentor to several dental & orthodontic generations.

Community

Creating thousands of beautiful smiles for over 15 years in NY and NOVA

❝ There is nothing more exciting as an orthodontist than designing personalized treatment plans using cutting edge technology and a variety of appliance options that best fit the unique biology and lifestyle of our diverse patients. And as a consequence, it is even more rewarding to see patients succeed at each phase of their orthodontic journey, brimming with confidence. I hope our work brings you much more than a perfect smile. <span ❞

Our Team

Every team member of Cruz Orthodontics is trained to integrate innovative preventative oral health to achieve that healthy, stable smile you deserve. Our team finds fulfillment in their mission to transforming both our patients’ smiles and lives. Even more amazing, is that our team’s work makes them love what they do even more. Want to join the team?