dr. Ruth Alvarez

Pediatric Dentist

• University of California, Los Angeles
  Pediatric Dental Specialty Certificate

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Oral Biology, Focus on Dental Stem Cells

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

• Masters in Oral Biology (MS), Focus on Microbiology

• Bachelors in Psychobiology (BS)

Dr. Alvarez is a true Bruin — she spent 15 years at UCLA preparing herself for a career in pediatric dentistry. With four degrees and one specialty certificate, she prides herself in not only being part of the field but contributing to it. Currently, she is faculty at UNLV’s pediatric dentistry program and enjoys teaching, research, and patient care. She loves working with children, and the relationships formed with family. Dr. Alvarez prides herself on making appointments at Smile Squad fun, interactive, and educational.

dr. Freddie Martinez

Orthodontist

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Orthodontic Certificate, Masters in Oral Biology, 1 of 4 residents selected

• University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni, San Francisco, Ca
  Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, top 5% of class

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
  Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Minor in Chemistry, top 5% of class

“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life,” and this is true for Dr. Martinez. Orthodontics truly is his passion. The best part of being an orthodontist for him is witnessing patients flourish as their smile improves. We change lives by giving patients the confidence to smile. As a Las Vegas native, he returned home to complete orthodontic residency at UNLV and remains connected with the dental school through teaching and mentoring. His involvement with the school keeps him up to date with the latest advancements and techniques in orthodontics. He plans to practice the rest of his career in his hometown, making a difference in the lives of patients and the community.

• University of Nevada Las Vegas Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry

• University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Doctor of Dental Surgery

• San Francisco State University Dental Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program

• Colby College Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

Jacq Logan