Dr. Justine Tanjaya, DDS received her Orthodontic Specialty Certificate alongside her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Oral Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Upon graduation, she moved to Texas to practice as an American Board- Certified Orthodontist. Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Tanjaya is heavily involved in craniofacial and bone biology research projects. She has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications and received prestigious awards for her research from multiple orthodontics and dental associations, such as the American Association of Orthodontics and the International Association of Dental Research. Dr. Tanjaya is thrilled to be a part of the Nu Dentistry team, where she can use her expertise in orthodontics and beyond to our patients’ best advantage. Her world-class education has inspired her to be meticulous and detail-oriented in artfully creating beautiful and healthy smiles for her patients. Dr. Tanjaya’s clinical expertise and bedside manner will also elevate her patient care as she incorporates the latest cutting-edge techniques with advanced biomechanics to achieve a functional, aesthetically pleasing, and stable result. In her free time, Dr. Tanjaya enjoys culinary tours and exploring off-the-beaten-paths of nature with her corgi stumper, Ivy. Being of Indonesian-Chinese descent, she is very excited to explore all that the Houston area has to offer in terms of multicultural experiences and art performances. Please don’t hesitate to give her good recommendations for beautiful places to visit during your next appointment. We are very excited to have her join our team!