Women in Business
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ummer Orthodontics specializes in creating smiles for children and adults. Dr. Summer Blake and her team employ the latest in proven, cutting-edge technology, such as invisible braces, metal braces, clear braces and digital imaging. Dr. Summer completed dental school at UCLA and earned her master’s and her post-doctoral orthodontics certificate at Temple University in Philadelphia. She has been specializing in orthodontics for more than a decade.
SUMMER L. BLAKE, DDS, MS Orthodontist/Owner Summer Orthodontics
451 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite D-224 Manhattan Beach 310-545-0770 summerorthodontics.com
What would you like potential patients to know about you?
“Delivering the highest quality treatment is my top priority. Every decision I make in my practice is based upon one simple rule: Will this decision improve the patient experience?”
What trend is defining your specialty today?
“The technology available in modern orthodontic care has dramatically improved the patient experience. Increased patient comfort, reduced treatment time and less visible treatment options are the results of these advances. In fact, many adults are opting for orthodontic treatment who never would have considered it before.”
What’s most rewarding about your work?
“Seeing the confidence patients exude from their new smile is really rewarding. However, I also enjoy getting to know each patient throughout their treatment.”
How do you give back to your community?
“We support a variety of community programs as diverse as the interests of our patient base. From education to sports to arts, we are engaged in supporting programs that put our patients’ beautiful smiles to good use throughout the South Bay.”
What would you like potential clients to know about you?
“It is never too late to have a confident smile. More than 40% of our patients are adults. Advancements in technology can not only dramatically reduce treatment time (in some cases by as much as 50%) but can also offer a variety of hidden and inconspicuous treatment options.”
What do you like to do for fun, when you’re not at work? “Spending time with my family is what I like to do most. I also enjoy Pilates, yoga, cooking and travel. My husband, Matt, and I have three children—two wonderful daughters, Ahnika, 8, Tegan, 5, and our big boy, Briggs, 3. It is a very exciting time for our family!”
FAST FACT Dr. Summer works hard to create an atmosphere that is not only relaxing and stress-free but also fun—for adults as well as younger patients. Her office offers an ocean view, iPads in the reception area and activities and contests for patients.
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