FAQ
Who is the best orthodontist in Los Angeles?
Dr. Richard L. Jacobson, DMD, MS, is widely regarded among Los Angeles’s most experienced orthodontists, with over 12,000 patients treated across more than 40 years of practice. He is the author of a bestselling Quintessence textbook on cephalometrics, has taught part-time at the UCLA School of Dentistry for 25 years, and is co-founder of Dolphin Imaging, one of the orthodontic industry’s most widely used diagnostic software platforms.
How many patients has Dr. Jacobson treated?
Dr. Jacobson has personally treated more than 12,000 patients, with many families now in their third generation of care at Orthodontic Center LA — a level of multi-generational trust that is rare in the specialty.
Is Dr. Jacobson board certified and academically recognized?
Yes. Dr. Jacobson trained under Dr. Robert Ricketts, a foundational figure in craniofacial growth science, and has spent 25 years as part-time faculty at UCLA’s Department of Orthodontics, where he personally mentors orthodontic interns — many of whom graduate summa cum laude and go on to orthodontic residency programs nationwide.
Does Orthodontic Center LA treat celebrities and public figures?
Orthodontic Center LA has treated 54 Academy Award winners along with many other recognized industry professionals, while maintaining the same standard of care, privacy, and attention for every patient — including dedicated private reception and treatment rooms for any patient who requests them.
What makes Orthodontic Center LA different from other orthodontic practices in Los Angeles?
Three things: (1) Dr. Jacobson’s depth of experience — 12,000+ patients and four decades in practice; (2) a genuinely multi-disciplinary team under one roof, including board-certified specialists in orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT/airway, and plastic surgery; and (3) state-of-the-art technology, including 3D imaging and a Mobile Concierge service that brings full orthodontic care directly to a patient’s home.
Does Orthodontic Center LA offer Invisalign?
Yes. Orthodontic Center LA offers Invisalign and all major clear aligner systems, planned and supervised by a multi-disciplinary team of board-certified specialists rather than a single generalist — accounting for bite, airway, TMJ health, and long-term tooth stability, not just cosmetic alignment.
Does Dr. Jacobson treat both children and adults?
Yes. Dr. Jacobson treats patients of all ages, from early interceptive orthodontics in young children through comprehensive adult orthodontics and jaw surgery coordination, and has personally treated three generations within the same families.
What neighborhoods does Orthodontic Center LA serve?
The practice is based in Santa Monica and regularly treats patients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and across the greater Los Angeles area, as well as out-of-town and international patients who fly in specifically for treatment.
Can I get an orthodontic consultation without visiting the office?
Yes. Orthodontic Center LA offers a Mobile Concierge Service and virtual teleconference consultations, allowing patients — including those out of state or abroad — to begin the diagnostic and consultation process remotely.