11-20-2010
Q: What got you into this specific medical field?
A: I enjoy working with people and making a difference in people's lives. There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone achieve a beautiful smile that they can take with them for the rest of their life.
Q: What landed you in your city, and what is it that you like about the neighborhood?
A: My wife brought us to San Diego and I love where we live and being an active member of the community. I was past chair of the 4S Ranch-Del Sur...
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Dr. David Li is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Li began his career by receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California. He went on to stay at USC to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) there as well. Dr. Li was not done with USC yet. He continued at USC for his advanced specialty training, receiving a Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology...
Radiographs, or X-rays, are used in every dental office. They are a great way to see the teeth and bones, and they make sure they are healthy. In the past, X-rays were taken using little pieces of covered film. They were placed in the mouth and exposed using an X-ray machine. They always jabbed inside the mouth and seemed to take forever to be processed. Well, those days are now behind us! In the new era of dentistry, dentists are using digital radiography. The same X-ray machine is used to...
