Meet The Breathe Baby Affiliates

Dr. Adriana Corredor
Flowermound, texas

Dr. Adriana Corredor

Dr. Corredor’s professional goal is to create beautiful and healthy smiles for her patients to enjoy for a lifetime. Since attaining her Doctor Dental Degree of Surgery from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston in 1995, Dr. Corredor has pursued her lifetime goal by continuing her education through post-graduate training in her special interest of cosmetic and rejuvenating dentistry, sleep disordered breathing, and craniofacial development.  Dr. Corredor’s practice philosophy is to provide her patients with the excellence they deserve – utilizing leading-edge technology and dental artistry to perform the treatment of choice with minimal discomfort,
 in the most tranquil and sterile environment. She has trained in the finest educational organizations in the country, learning from world-renowned leaders in dentistry at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in California, the L.D. Pankey Institute, the Hornbrook Group, Orognathic Bioesthetics International (OBI) Foundation, the FAHL center in Brazil, The Stewart Center and the prestigious Breathe Institute proudly serving now as a Breathe Baby Affiliate. In addition to Dr. Corredor’s post-graduate training and certifications, she is an active member of professional organizations at the national and local levels, including the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Greater Houston Dental Society and the Texas
​Dr. Bethany Kum
Pasadena, California

Dr. Bethany Kum

Bethany Kum, DDS, RDH grew up in local South Pasadena, attending the local schools and graduated from So. Pasadena High School.  She attended U.C. Riverside and U.C. Irvine, focusing on Biology.  She was accepted to the University of Southern California Dental Hygiene program, and received her B.S. / RDH degree.  She worked for a year as a dental hygienist, and then decided that she wanted to attend dental school. She attended and graduated from the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.
 She is uniquely qualified, with her background as a Dental Hygienist first, and now as a Dentist.  
She continued to work Saturdays as a dental hygienist during the four years of dental school.  She has enjoyed her 6 years with the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC in many ways, but has found the most life-changing experiences with helping those who lack access to dental care. During her time with the dental hygiene and the dental school programs, she has provided care with the USC Mobile Dental Clinic, AYUDA Dental Clinic, Queenscare, Children’s Dental Center in Inglewood, Los Angeles Veteran Administration Dental Facility, Union Rescue Mission, the John Wesley County Hospital (JWCH) in the downtown L.A. skid row area of town, and at multiple health fairs.
​Dr. CHelsie ToDD
Mountain Home, IDaho

Dr. Chelsie Todd

Dr. Chelsie Todd was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up Dr. Todd was a competitive dancer and danced professionally for the NBA Utah Jazz. After having a successful dancing career, she completed her degree at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene, graduating with a 4.0 and first in her class.
She went on to practice her passion as a dental hygienist for two years before going to dental school at UNLV. She graduated dental school Magna Cum Laude and earned several top recognitions and awards; The Pierre Fauchard Academy Award, The Student Leadership Award, The America Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Award and the Quintessence Academic Achievement Award.
Dr. Todd has worked on various research projects and was able to present her research at the International Association of Dental Research conference in Cape Town, South Africa. Volunteering to help people in need of dental care is one of her great passions. She spent a month in various villages in Ecuador providing dental care to children and adults with limited access to care. Dr Todd loves working with children and their parents to provide the best dental experience possible from a young age, to aid in a lifetime of good oral health.
Dr. Darshan Dabir
San Diego, CAlifornia

Dr. Darshan Dabir

​Dr. Dabir was born and raised in India. He completed his dental school there in 1995. He practiced as a general dentist for three years before coming to Louisiana State University, New Orleans for his residency in Pediatric Dentistry in 1998.
He graduated in 2000 and was the first student from the program to obtain a Master’s degree. He taught at LSU for two years prior to making San Diego his home in 2003. As a pediatric dentist for over fifteen years, Dr. Dabir has extensive experience in providing dental care to infants, children and teens.
Dr. Dabir is a Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and a senior staff member at Rady Children’s Hospital. He has been in private practice in San Diego County since 2003. He enjoys providing the latest treatment options, such as laser dentistry, for his patients.
DR. NIKI BOLOORCHI
San francisco, california

Dr. Niki Boloorchi

Dr. Niki Boloorchi is the director of Tooth + Tongue Dental in Walnut Creek, CA.  She is a dentist that graduated from USC with a post-doctorate specialty in dental anesthesiology from Loma Linda University.  Her passion for the field of pediatric airway led her to further her training by becoming a laser certified dentist. She currently enjoys working with her colleagues to help infant and pediatric patients thrive by improving their sleep, feeding, speech, and orofacial development. ​
DR. SANDRA CALLEROS​
El Segundo, california

Dr. Sandra Calleros

Dr. Calleros has been providing life enhancing dentistry for more than 34 years in the South Bay communities.   She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Riverside and her Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of California, Los Angeles.  Go Bruins!  Along with private practice, she has been an instructor at the UCLA Dental School’s Restorative Department. 
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Continuing education is extremely important to Dr. Calleros, as she spends countless hours taking courses to ensure she stays at the forefront of dentistry. She has taken many courses in advanced esthetics, occlusion, and treatment planning at the world-renowned Spear Education in Scottsdale, Arizona.   She has studied extensively in implant dentistry and she has attained a Fellowship in the International Dental Implant Association.  She has completed a mini-residency in sleep disordered breathing.  She is one of the first  Laser Certified Dentists in the South Bay.  Her continuing education will not stop here, as she understands the importance of staying ahead with current dental research and technology. One of her favorite technologies is  cone beam computerized technology (3-D radiology).  She uses this for diagnosis of sleep apnea, oral pathology, endodontic root canal treatment, and digital implant planning. This seamlessly integrates with CEREC technology, one-visit crowns.  She has earned the distinction of becoming a mentor for advanced CEREC classes at Spear Education and was a proud mentor of CERECDOCTORS.com for several years.  She recently became an affiliate of The Breathe Institute of Los Angeles, CA as an infant tongue tie specialist
​DR. STACI WHITMAN
​Portland, Oregon

Dr. Staci Whitman

Doctor Staci Whitman grew up in Maine, eventually moving to Boston where she attended Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She then went on to additional education in a General Practice Residency at the University of Massachusetts Hospital in Worcester, MA. It was during this residency that she grew to love to work with children and wanted to seek an opportunity to better children’s oral health and attitudes toward their smiles. After visiting friends in Portland, Dr. Staci fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and made the move out west looking for a change of pace and a better lifestyle. She worked as a general dentist for two years before being accepted into Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU). There, she completed an additional two years of pediatric dental training, earning a certificate in pediatric dentistry from OHSU.
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Doctor Staci became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry in 2012 and is a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also involved in many organized dentistry groups including the Holistic Dental Association, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine, the American Association of Ozonotherapy, and has her Certification in Laser Proficiency. She has taken numerous courses and trainings in children’s sleep and airway medicine, studying oromyofunctional therapy, craniosacral therapy, and is a Breathe Institute Ambassador. She is currently attending the American College of Integrative Dentistry and Medicine and the Institute of Functional Medicine with expected certification dates in 2023.
dR. VERONICA TOVAR
APPLETON, WINSCONSIN

Dr. Veronica Tovar

Dr. Tovar loves the art of dentistry. Her greatest satisfaction comes from giving her patients beautiful, healthy smiles through quality care and cosmetic dentistry. She believes in taking time with each and every patient to answer questions and address their concerns so they understand their dental needs and options for treatment.
Dr. Tovar grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School. She graduated from Marquette University with a BS. in Biology in 1998. ​
She continued with Marquette University School of Dentistry to earn her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2001. She is professionally affiliated with the American Dental Association, Wisconsin Dental Association, local county Association as well as with the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation.
Dr. Tovar resides in New London and she would like to become more active in the community. In her spare time, she is attempting to become a better runner and become involved with runs throughout the area. She golfs, plays the violin, and performs fitness activities. She is also bilingual, speaking fluent English and Spanish. Dr. Tovar also enjoys spending time with her family and 3 beautiful daughters.
DR. JASMINE ELMORE
Wilson, North Carolina

Dr. Jasmine Elmore

Dr. Elmore was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, where she lived with her loving and supportive mother. She decided early on that she wanted to spend her life helping others. Dr. Elmore received a degree with honors in Food & Nutrition from Radford University. Her nutritional background helps her educate and empower patients and parents on healthy eating choices.
After graduating, Dr. Elmore went on to get her Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth’s School of Dentistry in Richmond. 
​After completing her residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Elmore relocated to eastern North Carolina. She is excited to have her own practice where she can provide care in her own unique way.
DR. RATTI HANDA
​ACton, Massachusetts 

Dr. Rattin Handa 

Dr. Handa has spent hundreds of hours training in state of the art dental technology. More recently, she also graduated as an integrative health coach from the International Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Academy.
​Ratti Handa, D.M.D. is an internationally renowned airway, TMJ, and cosmetic dentist. Dr. Handa is a dentist in Acton, MA who has worked with some of the most prestigious specialty practices in Massachusetts. Dr. Handa has been specially trained in the areas of Biorejuvenation Dentistry, Sleep and Airway Dentistry, and Myofunctional Therapy.​​
Since completing dental school in 1998, Dr. Handa has been a continuous learner attending some of the most prestigious higher education dental programs including the Pankey Institute, The Spear Institute, The Stewart Center, Vivos Education, and The Breathe Institute.