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ORTHODONTIST
Dr. Marc Fruithandler, D.D.S
Creating confident smiles for his patients is the most rewarding element of Dr. Marc Fruithandler’s day. Affectionately known as “Dr. Marc” at Smile Doctors in Gulfport, the board-certified orthodontist loves to see the excitement and joy on his patients’ faces when they finally see the end result. “And especially when compared to how they began,” he said.
The six-year orthodontist was inspired to go into dentistry by his uncle who was an endodontist. Dr. Fruithandler earned a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Dental Science at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas. He then completed his residency at Louisiana State University School of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in New Orleans.
SMILE DOCTORS BY DN ORTHODONTICS
8910 Lorraine Rd., Gulfport | 228.896.8355 www.smiledoctorsbydnortho.com
ORTHODONTIST
Eun-Chee Lee, D.D.S.
Dr. Lee moved from South Korea to Louisiana as a teen. As an orthodontist, she strives to recreate her own orthodontic experience with her patients by identifying individual needs while developing a close connection.
“The most rewarding part of my career is watching a patient’s confidence grow as their smile transforms,” she said. “Knowing I can help someone feel proud of themselves is what inspires me every day.”
Dr. Lee received her bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and attended the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry where she completed her orthodontic residency and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Science degrees in Dentistry.
SMILE DOCTORS BY DN ORTHODONTICS
8910 Lorraine Rd., Gulfport | 228.896.8355 www.smiledoctorsbydnortho.com
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