Five Locations to Serve You:
Office Policies • Our Commitment • Patient Forms
Meet the Orthodontists • Meet the Team • Our Blog
Testimonials • Smile Gallery • Office Tour
The Game Room • Contests & Events
Meet the Orthodontists
Meet Dr. Vincent Quas  Dr. Quas has been serving the smiles in Oregon communities for over 35 years. He has always had a passion for orthodontics, and loves working with his dedicated team and orthodontic partners. Dr. Quas believes strongly in always putting his patients and their needs first, and emphasizes this in his overall treatment philosophy. Growing up with an under-bite himself, has made Dr. Quas sensitive to the embarrassment many kids and adults feel about having an unattractive smile. Dr. Quas had braces at age 35, and during a time when few adults considered orthodontic treatment. Now with nearly 30% of all orthodontic patients being adults, he is as enthusiastic as ever to provide options for treatment, which are more efficient, comfortable and affordable than ever. Dr. Quas works hard, bringing together experience and innovation to offer his patients exceptional care. Education Dr. Quas began his journey toward becoming an orthodontist in the 1966 after graduating from Loyola University in Chicago with his doctor of dental surgery degree (DDS). He went on to receive his certificate of orthodontics from Loyola in 1969, and shortly after graduating, he moved to Bend, OR where he began treating patients and building lifelong friendships. Continuing Education A strong dedication to continuing education allows Dr. Quas to offer the most advanced treatments and orthodontic procedures. He acquires over 100 hours of continuing education credits every year; and, has had the honor of participating in MBT Philosophy Advanced Orthodontic Seminars. Treatment Specializations Dr. Quas works hard to ensure that his patients are presented with a variety of customizable treatment options. He understands that in orthodontics, one size does not fit all, and as an orthodontic specialist, Dr. Quas is proficient in many treatments, including:
Dr. Quas and his wife, Dr. Juliana Panchura (a local orthodontist practicing with Smile! Central Oregon) have four children: Cate Quas, DMD, a pediatric dentist; Rebecca Quas, LED certified green architect in Portland; Michael Quas, MD, ER doctor in Providence, Rhode Island; and, Jodi Quas, PhD in Psychology at University of California, Irvine. He is also the proud "GPV" (GrandPa Vince) to his four grandchildren, Maxon, Adeline, Cadence, and Summer. Dr. Quas enjoys staying fit (he once managed a fitness company and wrote The Lean Body Promise to help encourage others to reach their personal fitness goals); he is a black belt in Aikido, and practiced martial arts with Sensei Shannon Reitan. Dr. Quas enjoys cinematography; and has spent some time editing old family films for his grandchildren to enjoy. Meet Dr. David Kang  Dr. Kang has a great love and respect for orthodontics. He is passionate about helping his patients improve the way they look and feel, and feels honored that so many people choose to share their orthodontic experience with him. Dr. Kang looks forward to welcoming you and your family to our practice. Education Dr. Kang moved to Oregon for the opportunity to work with Dr. Quas after completing his education in dentistry and orthodontics. Before becoming an orthodontist, Dr. Kang spent many years gaining the education, training, and experience necessary.
Dr. Kang is an outdoor enthusiast, who enjoys mountain biking, golfing, and snowboarding. He also enjoys spending time in the kitchen, cooking up all kinds of delicious recipes. Dr. Kang was instrumental in starting our practice's complimentary custom mouthguard program for student athletes in the Bend-La Pine and Crook county school district. Meet Dr. Neil Wiater  Dr. Wiater joined our team at The Brace Place in 2006. He shares in our practice's philosophy to "bring a smile to your face," and he is dedicated to making your orthodontic treatment a comfortable, rewarding, and positive experience. Dr. Wiater is originally from California. He spent most of his life on the East Coast, and now living in Oregon, he is proud to be serving the beautiful smiles of this wonderful community. It is Dr. Wiater's greatest goal to help you achieve a higher level of self-confidence with quality orthodontic care and a beautiful smile that you'll have for a lifetime. Education Dr. Wiater has many years of training and experience in orthodontics. He is committed to staying current with the latest advances in treatment and orthodontic technology, logging over 100 hours of continuing education each year.
Every smile we treat is unique, and so are the treatment options we offer. Dr. Wiater is certified in a variety of different treatments that allow him to customize your treatment to meet your individual needs and lifestyle.
Dr. Wiater is a member of several professional orthodontic associations that provide opportunities for continuing education and professional growth.
Dr. Wiater is surrounded by happy smiles, even outside of the practice! He and his wife, Alisha, have one daughter, Lily, and together they all enjoy being outdoors, mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, and snowshoeing.   |
