Our mission is to provide exceptional patient care in a friendly, caring, and enjoyable environment. Patient satisfaction is our number one priority, and is the key ingredient to achieve success. Excellence in everything we do is standard.
We treat a wide range of orthodontic problems, ranging from mild crowding to severe skeletal irregularities. We offer state of the art orthodontic treatment, using today's greatest technologies to offer only the highest quality of care to our orthodontic patients. Sensing, serving, and satisfying the needs of our patients will ensure that we achieve our mission of excellence.
Dr. Andrew Kouvaris is a native of San Jose where he attended Lynbrook High School and Santa Clara University. He studied at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree and was named his class Valedictorian. He next entered the graduate program to study orthodontics, and received a Masters of Science in Dentistry (MSD) and a certificate of specialization in orthodontics. Dr. Kouvaris is also a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. In addition to his practice, Dr. Kouvaris maintains a position as associate clinical professor of Orthodontics at the University of the Pacific, and is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and the Santa Clara County Dental Society. Dr. Kouvaris is committed to the most advanced treatment techniques and concepts and is highly active in continuing education courses to bring the best that orthodontic treatment can offer to his patients. Dr. Kouvaris enjoys all sports and especially has a passion for baseball. In his free time, he likes traveling with his wife, Erin, and their children, and spending time with family and friends.
Jen is our most long-term employee and takes care of a multitude of tasks for our office. Integrity, attention to detail, empathy, and a bubbly personality make Jen an invaluable member of Kouvaris Orthodontics. Jen resides in San Jose with her fianc and twin teenage boys, to whom she devotes most of her free time.
Maria is married and has two adult children who are college graduate working professionals. She has been in the dental field for more than 20 years, mostly in orthodontics. She enjoys working with patients and takes pride in her work at our office. When she is not assisting, she works as a dental assisting instructor at a local school. In her free time she enjoys being with family and working on her hobbies, gardening and flower arranging.
Erica has 15 years orthodontic experience, and is both a proficient clinician and laboratory technician. Her longevity in the orthodontic profession is a testament to her commitment to a profession that transforms lives for the better. She is dedicated to evolving with the technology of orthodontics through continuing education, providing our patients with the best treatment available. Erica resides in San Jose with her husband and two daughters.
Susana has been registered dental assistant for 11 years. She's a proud mom of two boys and a girl. Susana loves orthodontics because it can make a difference in a patients self-confidence and self-esteem to have a beautiful smile. She loves to see her patients smile every time they come in.