— SmileWorks Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics is pleased to welcome Dr. Danh M. Nguyen — known to patients as Dr. Dan — to its orthodontic team serving Tallahassee and Crawfordville. An orthodontic specialist in practice since 2009, Dr. Nguyen joins founder Dr. Brion Long, DMD, MS, in providing braces and Invisalign care for kids, teens, and adults.
About Dr. Nguyen
For Dr. Nguyen (pronounced "Win"), the best part of orthodontics is the moment a patient sees their new smile and stands a little taller. Watching that quiet shift in confidence, one smile at a time, is what keeps him passionate about the work.
A Florida native, Dr. Nguyen earned both his bachelor's and dental degrees from the University of Florida, graduating #2 in his dental class, then completed UF's three-year orthodontic program, earning his orthodontic and master's degrees. He was chosen as the sole University of Florida resident to compete in the Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Award Competition at the 2009 American Association of Orthodontists annual meeting in Boston, placing 3rd in the basic science category against leading residents from across the country and abroad. His award-winning master's research investigated how bite changes affect the development of the jaw's closing muscles.
Dr. Nguyen has practiced as an orthodontic specialist since 2009 and is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, and Florida Association of Orthodontists.
He speaks English and Vietnamese, with a few words of Spanish and German for good measure. Away from the office, he's happiest spending time with his wife and three kids — ideally over a good meal, since he'll be the first to admit he loves food in just about every form.
Dr. Nguyen is now seeing patients at both SmileWorks locations. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, call (850) 765-3748 or book online. Meet the full team on our doctors page.