"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 and Dental Education

Dr. Pulver 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. Pulver 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. Pulver 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. Pulver was awarded the Thomas M. Graber Award of Special Merit, a national recognition, for his research on mature craniofacial sutures.  

Honor Societies and 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  

Additionally, he was elected to the following honor societies:  

• Omicron Kappa Upsilon

• Phi Kappa Phi

• Tau Kappa Omega  

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Pulver is a proud active member in the following associations:  

• American Association of Orthodontists

• Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics

• The Pacific Coast Society Orthodontists

• The California Association of Orthodontists

• American Dental Association

• California Dental Association

• Smiles Change Lives

• Academy for Sports Dentistry

Board certified orthodontists, Drs. Ross and Laura Pulver offer patients a fresh approach to orthodontics through excellent treatment that is comfortable and personalized to your needs. Specializing in braces and Invisalign® treatment, Drs. Ross and Laura Pulver have the knowledge and expertise to treat children, teens, and adults. They are proud to both be board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.