Dr. Marisela M. Bedoya was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. While growing up she spent many days after school and during vacations in her father’s dental office. Dr. Bedoya’s passion for helping others inspired her to become a dentist. Dr. Bedoya received her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree and her Certificate in Public Health from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health where she graduated in the top of her class and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the national dental honor society. While in dental school, Dr. Bedoya realized her desire to create beautiful smiles. This led her to specialize in orthodontics. Dr. Bedoya received her Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) degree and her Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics also from A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health.
Dr. Bedoya has an intense passion for orthodontics. She is a kind, caring and compassionate individual who loves providing beautiful, healthy smiles to all her patients. Dr. Bedoya is committed to providing the highest quality orthodontic care to each of her patients.
Dr. Bedoya is a published author of “A review of the diagnosis and management of impacted maxillary canines” featured in the Journal of the American Dental Association in December 2009. Click the link below to read the article.
Dr. Bedoya’s memberships in dental organizations include the following:
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Arizona Dental Association
- Southern Arizona Dental Society