Orthodontists / Escondido, CA / Poway, CA / Ramona, CA :: Michael A. Stenstrom, DDS., W. Richardson Hardie, Jr., DDS, MS - Specialist in orthodontics, offering braces for kids adults, clear braces, invisalign

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		Dr. Hardie Dr. Hardie has been in practice for 12 years and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. He grew up in Springfield, Missouri. In high school he was student body president, co-captain of the football team, captain of the tennis team and photography editor of the school paper. He attended Vanderbilt University where he was dorm president and Southwest Missouri State University where he was his fraternity president. Dr. Hardie received his D.D.S. from the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1990 where he was student council president. He went on to earn his M.S. degree in Craniofacial Biology and certificate in orthodontics in 1992 from the University of Southern California, where he also completed his orthodontic residency. He practiced in Santa Monica for a year before getting married and moving to San Diego. He had practices in Carmel Valley and Carlsbad before late 1996. Dr. Hardie has stayed on top of the latest advances in orthodontics by taking plenty of continuing education courses and is a member of the San Diego Academy of Orthodontics and the San Diego Young Orthodontists Study Club. He was president of the San Diego Academy of Orthodontists in 2003. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego Dental Society, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California Association of Orthodontists, the San Diego Academy of Orthodontists and the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Hardie has published an article in the Journal of California Dental Association. Dr. Hardie met his wife, Cynthia, in pre-school back in Missouri. They have two sons William and Andrew. In his spare time, Dr. Hardie spends time with his family and enjoys the San Diego climate and sporting activities. He donates his time and services to the Boys and Girls Club, Escondido Christian School, several public schools, Calvin Christian School and the California Center for the Arts.

		Dr. Brunson A native of Southern California, Dr. Brunson grew up in the Pacific Palisades, where he spent many hours playing sports – especially baseball and football. He also participated in the Boy Scouts of America, earning Eagle Scout rank. Dr. Brunson attended Brigham Young University upon graduation from high school. During his time at BYU, he spent two years in South Korea and can speak Korean fluently. Dr. Brunson received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2005, graduating at the top of his class with a number of prestigious awards. His academic excellence was recognized with induction into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society. Dr. Brunson’s extensive community involvement included Ayuda Mobile Clinic to local children in underserved areas, as well as international service trips to Costa Rica, Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. Being a part of the Trojan community was so enjoyable, Dr. Brunson stayed another 3 years to earn his M.S. degree in Craniofacial Biology and certificate in Orthodontics. He and his wife, Megan, have two sets of twins: 5-year-old Cole and Chloe, and 1-year-old Dallas and Sadie. Life is always fun and busy in the Brunson household. In his spare time, Dr. Brunson loves to watch and play sports, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with his family.