Dr. Cassie
Truong

Dr. Cassie Truong History

Dr. Truong, a native of Tacoma, WA, shares Dr. Bockow's passion for orthodontics and her dedication to patient care. She is a board-certified orthodontist who also received her training at the esteemed University of Pennsylvania, ensuring that their patients receive the highest level of expertise.

Education and Certifications

• American Board of Orthodontics
  • Board Certification, March, 2020
• University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
  • Orthodontic Residency, June 2019
• University of California - San Francisco, School of Dentistry, SF, CA
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 2017
• Stanford University, Palo Alto CA
  • Bachelor of Science: Biology June 2013

Research AndPublications

• Truong CT, Jeon HH, Sripinun P, Tierney A, Boucher NS. Short-term and long-term effects of rapid maxillary expansion on the nasal soft and hard tissue. Angle Orthod. 2021 Jan 1;91(1):46-53. doi: 10.2319/022320-120.1. PMID: 33289784; PMCID: PMC8032292.
• University of California School of Dentistry
  • Analysis of Congenital/Developmental TM disorders (TMDs) and its Relation to Different Face Types and Airway Dimensions, Orthodontic Department, clinical research assistant
  • Analysis of Variations of UCSF Orthodontic Patients Using Geometric Morphometrics
• Align Technology - Invisalign, Department of Research and Development, San Jose, CA
  • Clinical Research Intern
• Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 2011
  • Characterizing the Regenerative Potential of the Periodontal Ligament, Research Intern
• Stanford University, Department of Chemistry, 2011
  • Defining a Catalytic Intermediate Known as CuZ*, Research Intern

Oral and ResearchPresentations

• Analysis of Variation of UCSF Orthodontic Patients Using Geometric Morphometrics
  • American Association for Dental Research Conference March 18th, 2016, Los Angeles, CA
  • UCSF Dental Alumni Weekend April 8th, 2016, San Francisco, CA
  • UCSF Research & Clinical Excellence Symposium Oct. 15th, 2015, San Francisco, CA
• Bright Smiles: An Oral Health Education Curriculum for Disadvantaged Children In Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
  • Symposia of Undergraduate Research and Public Service, April 25th, 2013, Stanford, CA
• The Role of Wnt Signaling in the Regeneration of the Periodontium
  • Annual Undergraduate Scientific Session and Research Symposium, Aug. 7-11, 2011, NIH: NIDDK – Bethesda, MD
• Understanding a Key Step in Denitrification: Characterizing the Intermediate CuZo
  • Annual Undergraduate Scientific Session and Research Symposium, Aug. 7-11, 2010, NIH: NIDDK – Atlanta, GA

Professional Memberships AndOrganizations

• American Association of Orthodontics
• American Board of Orthodontics
• American Dental Association
• Washington State Dental Association
• Seattle King County Dental Association
• Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity

Awards AndScholarships

• Kress Resident Research Award, University of Pennsylvania, Orthodontic Department, June 2020
• University of California, San Francisco - Mendelson Scholarship Recipient
• Stanford, Haas Summer Projects Fellowship: Oral Health Curriculum for disadvantaged children in Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
• Mount Tahoma High School, Valedictorian
• Washington State Honors, State Scholar, Superintendent Scholar
• Achiever's Scholar