Your Board-Certified Paso Robles & Atascadero Orthodontist
Meet Dr. Ross Pulver
"I was raised with an appreciation for the importance of excellent patient care. I grew up in Southern California, where my father was an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, and my mother was a registered nurse.
As a youth, I worked in my father's office along with my mother and sister. I am happy to continue this tradition of working with my family now, as I work alongside my wife, Dr. Laura Pulver, to improve the smiles and lives of our patients in the Paso Robles."
— Dr. Ross Pulver
Undergraduate & Dental Education
Dr. Ross received his Bachelor's degree from UCLA and his dental degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.
While in dental school, Dr. Ross found orthodontics to be the most rewarding specialty in the dental profession. He enjoys the strong patient relationships he can form and the significant increase in self-esteem seen among patients treated by orthodontists.
Orthodontic Education
After dental school, Dr. Ross attended the prestigious three-year orthodontic residency at the Texas A & M University, Baylor College of Dentistry, where he learned from many of the great names in the orthodontic profession.
Dr. Ross was awarded the Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit, a national recognition, for his research on mature craniofacial sutures.
Experience & Expertise
As an expert in all forms of braces and aligners, Dr. Ross is passionate about keeping up with the latest in orthodontic technology.
North County Orthodontics blends cutting-edge research and tools with traditional, tried-and-tested orthodontic techniques to provide patients with world-class care every time.
Dr. Ross is committed to developing innovative orthodontic solutions to meet each patient's unique needs and has extensive experience with a range of treatment options, including digital tools and 3D-printed brackets from Lightforce Orthodontics as well as Damon Ultima metal braces, Spark clear aligners, and other treatment methods.
Honors & Awards
While in dental school and orthodontic residency, he earned the following prestigious awards:
- Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit
- Frederick T. West Orthodontic Award
- Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship for Leadership and Academic Success
- Omicron Kappa Upsilon
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Tau Kappa Omega
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Ross is a proud active member in the following associations: