One trademark of an amazing orthodontic practice is striving to serve the community in and outside of the office. Dr. Melanie Orthodontics holds this type of involvement as one of the pillars of our practice. As a mom and active member of the San Diego community, Dr. Melanie knows firsthand how impactful it is when local businesses show up for kids, families, and schools.
Why Our Community Counts
Transforming a person’s smile is one way to transform their life. And frankly, we can’t get enough of changing lives for the better, which of the reasons we give back to our community, especially when it comes to opportunities and organizations that focus on empowering people. We’re particularly passionate about supporting the incredible youth of the San Diego region!
How We Lift Up Our Community
Dr. Melanie Orthodontics is so proud of the fact that we actively sponsor and partner with dozens of diverse, invaluable local programs and institutions. Here are just a few we want to spotlight!
Schools & Education
- Del Sur Elementary – We’ve been supporting the Del Sur Explorers since 2015. It’s one of our longest-running partnerships! We love to sponsor teacher appreciations for our amazing educators.
- Del Norte High School Music Boosters & Athletics – From concerts to competitions, we’re proud to support our talented local high schoolers.
- Oak Valley Middle School Music Boosters – Even during a virtual music season, this group prioritized social and emotional growth through music.
- 4S Ranch Public Library & 4S Public Library – Literacy is a lifelong gift, and we’re honored to help promote it.
Sports Teams
- Rancho Bernardo Little League & Rancho Bernardo Soccer
- 4S Ranch Youth Soccer, Little League Baseball, Flag Football, and Basketball
- Del Norte Track and Field
Arts & Culture
- Southern California Ballet – We sponsored the Roaring 2020s Gala and love this amazing company of artists from around the world.
- Oak Valley Music Boosters
- Miss Poway & Miss Rancho Bernardo Pageants – Empowering young women to lead with grace and confidence.
- Filipino Cultural Festival – A beautiful celebration of Filipino heritage and community that we’re proud to be a part of.
Community Foundations
- Girl Scouts – Helping young leaders develop courage, confidence, and character.
- Poway Kiwanis Foundation – A foundation involved with service projects, providing meals to the public, and many more acts of community engagement.
In addition to these, we also regularly help out with seasonal fall festivities, school auctions, fun runs, and more!
Interested in a Sponsorship?
Our team is always looking for new connections and sponsorship opportunities to uplift our community! If you have an initiative and are seeking support, we’re all ears.
Reach out directly to our team at [email protected] and let us know:
- What your organization or event is about
- What type of support do you need
- How can we help make a difference
You can also check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to see even more recent examples of how we’ve been serving our community!
From the Inside Out
While we have you here, we want to talk a little bit more about what makes our practice so special. If you’ve been trying to find an orthodontist for your family, look no further.
- Led by board-certified orthodontist Dr. Melanie Wang, our team combines modern technology with a personal touch. Whether you’re looking into traditional metal braces, clear ceramic braces, or Invisalign clear aligners, we’ll customize a treatment plan that fits your needs, lifestyle, and smile goals.
- What really sets us apart from other offices is our atmosphere. Dr. Melanie and our friendly, knowledgeable team create a space where everyone feels at home—even nervous first-timers! From flexible scheduling to celebrating treatment milestones (even with ice cream cake!), we go above and beyond to make every visit special.
- Since 2007, we’ve been transforming smiles while building genuine relationships. When you choose Dr. Melanie Orthodontics, you’re not just getting the best standard of care—you’re joining a community that’s passionate about helping others pay the love forward.
- We care deeply about kids. They are so fundamental to everything we do and every choice we make in our practice. Our team has built two family-friendly offices that can be safe spaces for your children to learn and grow into their new smiles, with all the support they need.
The More, The Merrier
Hopefully, you can tell just how committed we are to our practice’s culture of giving! Like we said, newcomers are always welcome to Dr. Melanie Orthodontics—whether that means new patients or new community partnerships. The first step for our future patients is to visit us for a free consultation in San Diego or Rancho Santa Fe. We hope to see you soon!