Robert Gire, DDS, CAGS

I love the challenges that come with being an orthodontist. All the pieces of the puzzle must come together in order to provide the highest quality, board certified care. A person's smile is very important but so is how the smile is framed by the face. The facial support that the teeth provides needs special attention and that's why I try to avoid the removal of teeth if at all possible. Also, I think it's vitally important to stay on top of the newest materials and technologies available so I can in turn provide the absolute best care to my patients. I love learning (I think of myself as a student of life) and every day my patients teach me something new. That makes this the best job to have and I love it.

Education and Continuing Projects

• University of Wyoming – Bachelor of Science in Biology,    Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Physiology
• University of Southern California School of Dentistry – Doctor of Dental Surgery
• United States Air Force Academy – Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency
• University of Colorado School of Dentistry – Orthodontics

As a former Captain in the United States Air Force, I had the opportunity to work as a general dentist for four years before returning back to Colorado to specialize in orthodontics. As an orthodontist with experience as a general dentist, I can make more informed decisions about the mouth and provide each patient with all of their options without guessing about possiblities. While working as a dentist in the Air Force and traveling around the world to numerous bases, I learned much about oral surgery, periodontics, and restorative dentistry.

Currently I am an assistant pre-clinical lab instructor at the USC School of Dentistry. As an instructor, I have a deeper understanding about my profession which in turn only benefits my patients that much more.

Professional Memberships

• American Board of Orthodontics – Diplomate
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Orange County Dental Societty

In the Office

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a patient’s confidence grow during treatment. Too many children and even adults are embarrassed to show their smile. By the end of treatment, their faces light up and you can see how excited they are to flaunt their beautiful smile and increased self-esteem. Many patients come in feeling nervous or scared, but my team has a gift for making everyone feel safe, comfortable, and welcome. They know when to offer a joke or a reassuring hand. Everyone deserves a smile they can be proud of, and our job is to deliver that dream.

At Home and In the Community

I am originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and I am proud to call Chino Hills my home. My beautiful wife, Dr. Elizabeth Tsay is an optometrist and we love being active in our community. We enjoy traveling together and exploring new places around the world. I can also be found by the beach or at home relaxing with a good movie. I grew up on a BMX freestyle bike and I still avidly follow the circuit (love the X-Games), and I enjoy practicing old and learning new freestyle tricks.

The Chino Hills and La Habra communities have been very welcoming so we do whatever we can to give back. I support the local schools, businesses, and local organizations. I am one of two orthodontists in Orange County who do pro bono cases for Smile for a Lifetime Foundation which provides free orthodontic treatment to teens whose families may not be able to afford braces. It is extremely rewarding work and we're very fortunate to be a part of such an organization.

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