We are pleased to have the opportunity to provide you and your family with orthodontic care. Our doctors and staff regularly participate in continuing education and training to maintain their level of expertise and care. We strive to maintain good communication on all levels. We will spend the extra time needed to listen to your goals and needs, review your treatment options, and answer any questions you may have.
We are fortunate to have two highly trained orthodontic specialists to cater to your orthodontic needs. Dr. Parmis Sionit and her partner in practice Dr. Kelly Taylor of Carmel Valley Orthodontics, formerly owned by Dr. Sunstein. They also have a private practice together in Carlsbad, California. Carlsbad Village Orthodontics is a premiere office that focuses on high quality treatment. They have been proudly serving north county for over 10 years. In addition to other accolades, the practice has been recently awarded “The Best of San Diego” in 2018 and 2019 by the Union Tribune. Dr. Sionit has also been recognized as a “Top Dentist” by her colleagues for the last five years!
Parmis Sionit, DDS, MSD
Dr. Parmis Sionit has been practicing orthodontics since 2003 and is passionate about giving her patients a beautiful, healthy smile. She is a native of San Diego and lives in Carmel Valley with her family. She loves creating beautiful smiles in her own community!
Dr. Sionit’s professional background includes attending UCSD for her undergraduate degrees in Psychology, Chemistry and Spanish. She attended the UCLA Dental Graduate Program where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, with Dean’s Honors. She also served as the student body president and was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon (highest academic honors). She completed her prestigious Orthodontic Residency Program at at the University of Washington where she earned her Masters degree. She also has a background in clinical research evaluating facial affects of expanders and other orthodontic treatment.
Fun Facts about the doctor:
Dr. Sionit is a mom of three and loves kids more than anything! Her husband and son are such big star wars fans she named one of her daughters Leia! She loves snowboarding, hiking, and bike rides with her family. She has been known to dance around the office when the right song comes on. Her favorite thing about being an orthodontist is “the amazing people that I meet and form lasting relationships with. I love my patients!”
Kelly Ryan Taylor, DDS, MSD
Dr. Kelly Ryan Taylor is a native of Carlsbad, California and practices exclusively in our Carlsbad location. Dr. Taylor attended the University of California Los Angeles where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. Upon graduation, she stayed at UCLA for dental school where she was awarded numerous awards for her clinical and academic performance. Dr. Taylor graduated in the top of her class with high honors and was selected into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon national dental honor society. Dr. Taylor was then fortunate enough to attend the prestigious University of Washington Orthodontic Residency Program. Here, Dr. Taylor received her Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry. Dr. Taylor has extensively studied the relationship between orthodontic treatment and quality of life. She has presented her research internationally and has published her studies in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, the most acclaimed orthodontic research journal. Dr. Taylor is board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, the highest mark given to orthodontists. She is also an active member in many dental organizations, including the American Association of Orthodontists, California Orthodontic Association, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists.
Dr. Taylor enjoys being a partner practice where she improves the smiles of patients in North County. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her family, travel, attend sporting events, and root on the Bruins.