Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Lateefah Washington.
Dr. Washington, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I grew up in New York City. I received my undergraduate degree at Cornell University, and went to dental school at New Jersey Dental school. I did my specialty residency at the University of Minnesota. After completing my residency, I decided I wanted a change in scenery and decided to move to Texas. After working for a few years, I decided to purchase my own practice. I am currently a member of American Association of Orthodontists, Southwestern Association of Orthodontist, Texas Dental Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association.
I am passionate about helping others and enthusiastically support Doctors without Borders, Fistula Foundation, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. I also support many local schools and civic organizations. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, spending time with my family, and taking my dogs to the dog park.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It was difficult finding an orthodontic practice to purchase as there are not many for sale. It took about 2 years before I found a practice that matched what I wanted.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into The Brace Place story. Tell us more about the business.
The Brace Place has been built on a strong tradition, which has served Grand Prairie, Arlington, Irving, Dallas, Duncanville, and Cedar Hill for over 30 years. It is my mission to continue and expand on this tradition by exceeding your expectations with the highest quality of care and customer service in an amazingly friendly and stylish environment. I began this mission by first completing my orthodontic training after becoming a dentist and then limiting my practice to exclusively orthodontics. This has allowed me to treat hundreds of the most difficult cases a year.
After being in the dental field for over 10 years, I can say I have successfully treated over a thousand patients. This experience has lead several dentists to choose me when they refer their patients for orthodontic care. It is this experience and knowledge that will allow me to obtain outstanding results for you or your loved one.
As a previous orthodontic patient, I can appreciate the commitment necessary from the patients and parents in order to achieve the smile that they deserve. As I view every patient as my own family member you can rest assured that I will do everything in my power to give you the best smile possible during treatment.
Contact Info:
- Address: 2630 S. Carrier Parkway Suite
Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 - Website: www.braceplace.net
- Phone: 972 660 5522
- Email: info@braceplace.net
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraceplacetx/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBracePlaceTx/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-brace-place-grand-prairie
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