Meet the Team at Brackets Wires and Smiles

Dr. Farooq Ahmad
Meet Our Team

Farooq Ahmad, DDS, MBA

Hi, my name is Dr. Farooq Ahmad, a California native who grew up in Orange County. After graduating from Tustin High, I attended Cal Poly, SLO and majored in Aeronautical Engineering. My dental education was earned at NYU College of Dentistry and I completed my dental residency at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital in Utica, NY. I received my MBA from UC Irvine. I am a general dentist who practices orthodontics. My dental office in Vista is limited to Orthodontics, TMJ treatment and dento-facial Orthopedics....



Learn more about Dr. Ahmad

   
Meet Our Team

Nadine
Financial Coordinator

As a treatment coordinator, my main job is to educate the patient about orthodontics and their options. I’ve been in dentistry for 20 years with some back-office experience as well as Assistant office manager experience. I look forward to helping you get through the ins and outs of orthodontic treatment as well as assisting you in achieving a smile that is out of this world.

Meet Our Team

Naidy
Front Office

Hi, my name is Naidy and I'm the first face you will see when you walk into our office! I will help you schedule appointments and answer any questions you may have about your treatment. I love meeting new people, and I look forward to helping you get the best treatment available.

Meet Our Team

Aidet
Registered Dental Assistant

Hi my name is Aidet, I have been an orthodontic assistant for three years. I enjoy meeting new people and building relationships with our patients.

Meet Our Team

Mayra
Registered Dental Assistant

Hello my name is Mayra, I have been working in the orthodontic field for about 10 years. I love what I do in making patient's have a great smile. I have a black cat named Roxy. I love doing indoor cycling and going on hikes, I also enjoy reading poetry and my favorite drink is Matcha.

Meet Our Team

Jenny
Registered Dental Assistant

I have been an orthodontist assistant for 4 years. I started off as a patient at Brackets Wires and Smiles, later became interested in the orthodontist field, so I went to a program to become a dental assistant. I have been working with Dr. Ahmad for five years. I am currently a full-time student at CAL State San Marcos working on my bachelor's degree for general biological science. I enjoy working with patients and getting to know them and perfect their smile. I love going on hikes and walks on the beach.

Meet Our Team

Heather
Registered Dental Assistant

Hello my name is Heather, and I’ve been an RDA for a little over 10 years. For the past 10 years I've worked in both general dentistry as well as orthodontics. When I'm not working I generally like to read comics, fiction, and literature. I collect records and on a sunny day you’ll catch me outside rollerskating.