Dr. Rawlings is a dual specialist – one of only a few practitioners in the entire country with degrees and Board Certification in both pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
Dr. Hydo and Dr. Miller have focused their energy toward the specialty of orthodontics and also carry degrees and Board Certification in orthodontics.
Dr. Crystal has focused on the speciality field of pediatric dentistry and is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Great smiles begin at birth, and with our group practice, great smiles can last a lifetime. Families benefit from the attention of a pediatric dentist who is there from day one and who is sensitive to the unique needs of each child. Thus, orthodontic referrals and timing of treatment are optimized.
Drs. Hydo & Rawlings’ orthodontic practice is available to adults, as well as children. Our adult orthodontic patients enjoy a level of considerate, personalized care that can only be found here. In addition, for pediatric patients who may require orthodontic care as they grow older, having our specialty practice serve as both their dentist and orthodontist is both convenient and beneficial. Ideally, a child’s first orthodontic evaluation should take place as early as age 6.
We know that selecting the right orthodontist is an important decision, and we thank you for your interest in our practice. We value our relationship with each patient above all else and offer a comprehensive level of care and professional expertise. We have been serving the community of North County for over 20 years, and our smiles can be seen all over town.
Dr. Rawlings
Dr. William Rawlings has practiced in the Solana Beach and Encinitas communities since 1982. He is a Texas native who attended college at Southwestern University. He received his dental training from Baylor College of Dentistry, receiving his D.D.S. degree in 1974, and completing his pediatric dentistry specialty in 1976. Dr. Rawlings served three years in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1979 practicing as a pediatric dentist while stationed in West Germany. Following his time in the military, he attended an orthodontic residency program at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, graduating in 1981. Dr. Rawlings is a staff member at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego, teaches in the UCLA San Diego Pediatric Dental Residency Program and is a faculty member of the Lutheran Hospital Pediatric Dental Residency Program in San Diego. Dr. Rawlings is one of the very small number of dentists in the United States who is board certified in both orthodontics and pediatric dentistry with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics.
Dr. Rawlings has been serving the North County for over 25 years in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. For many years he has been voted the "Best Pediatric Dentist in San Diego County” by his peers. In his spare time, he is a trustee of the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas and enjoys restoring and driving classic automobiles.
Dr. Hydo
Dr. Christopher Hydo, a third generation native of Solana Beach, obtained a degree in Biological Sciences from Chico State University, California and then attended dental school at University of the Pacific, where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1994. Dr. Hydo served 10 years in the U. S. Air Force as a Dental Officer. During that time he received his Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology and a Certificate of Orthodontics from University of Southern California in 2001 (Go Trojans!). Dr. Hydo is a board certified orthodontist with the American Board of Orthodontics and regularly exceeds the annual requirements for continuing education. He also gives numerous lectures annually about orthodontics and Invisalign to local dentists and is a guest presenter at Rady Children's Hospital.
Dr. Hydo is honored to be practicing in his hometown and serving our community. He enjoys spending time with his wife Hedi, also a dentist, and their two young boys mostly at the beach and playing golf.
Dr. Crystal Angelopoulos
Dr. Crystal Angelopoulos is a Southern California native. She attended the University of California, Riverside where she received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Crystal completed her dental training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, where she received her D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree with honors in 2001. She completed her pediatric dental specialty training at Harvard School of Dental Medicine/Children's Hospital of Boston in 2003. Since graduation Dr. Crystal has worked in private practice in Arizona and California. She is a staff member at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and also teaches in the UCLA San Diego Pediatric Dental Residency Program. Dr. Crystal is a board certified pediatric dentist with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Crystal is privileged to be practicing pediatric dentistry in Southern California where children are truly captivated by her enthusiasm and exceptional care for them. Although passionate about caring for her patients she enjoys spending time outdoors and being with family and friends.
Dr. Natalie Miller
Dr. Natalie Miller is a native to the Encinitas area, graduating from San Dieguito High School. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree with High Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Orthodontic residency at the University of California, San Francisco with a Master’s Degree in Oral & Craniofacial Sciences in 2007. Dr. Miller is a board certified orthodontist with the American Board of Orthodontics and believes that great communication provides the pathway to exceptional results. She gives quarterly lectures to junior high and high school kids on oral health in addition to an annual lecture on her palatal expansion research.
Dr. Miller is delighted to be back in her hometown contributing to the community she loves and enjoys spending time with her family, running, and cooking.