With over 16 years of clinical experience, Dr. Chris Lauren Saldanha is a DHA-licensed Specialist Orthodontist dedicated to creating beautifully balanced, healthy and confident smiles.
She holds a postgraduate degree in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Her expertise spans comprehensive orthodontic care, including fixed and aesthetic braces, clear aligner therapy, growth modification, dentofacial orthopedics and complex interdisciplinary treatment.
A certified provider of Invisalign®, Dr. Chris combines advanced orthodontic techniques with a highly personalised approach. Every treatment plan considers more than simply the alignment of teeth. She carefully evaluates facial harmony, function, aesthetics, lifestyle and long-term oral health to create results that look natural and remain stable over time.
Her experience extends across children, adolescents and adults, from early orthodontic intervention and growth-related treatment to discreet smile enhancement and complex cases requiring collaboration with oral surgeons, periodontists, pedodontists and restorative dentists.
Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Chris has served as an Assistant Professor of Orthodontics, contributing to the education and clinical training of future dental professionals. She remains committed to continuous learning and regularly participates in national and international conferences and advanced professional development to stay at the forefront of modern orthodontic care.
Beyond her clinical expertise, it is Dr. Chris’s warmth that patients often notice first. Her naturally reassuring personality ensures that feeling comfortable and understood is an essential part of every patient’s treatment journey. Her warm, patient-centric approach, combined with meticulous attention to detail, helps patients of all ages feel relaxed, informed and completely at ease in her care.
For Dr. Chris, creating a beautiful smile is not simply about straightening teeth. It is about achieving harmony, confidence and lasting oral health.
