Portrait of Dr. Stephen Kasper, orthodontist at Bella Smile

Meet your orthodontist

Dr. Stephen Kasper

Board-certified, Dugoni and UCSF trained. Teaching the next generation of orthodontists as part-time UCSF faculty. Dr. Kasper combines evidence based research with personalized care for every patient.

Education & training

Education and Training

  1. Brigham Young University

    BS, Summa Cum Laude

  2. University of the Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry

    DDS, High Honors, Hinman Student Research Award

  3. University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

    Orthodontic Residency, MS (Oral and Craniofacial Sciences)

  4. American Board of Orthodontics

    Board Certification

  5. UCSF Faculty

    Part-time faculty in the UCSF Orthodontic Department

His story

Getting to know Dr. Kasper

Why Orthodontics

From an early age, I loved working with my hands and understanding how things work. My father was a professor of engineering, and my parents built our house by hand during my childhood. There was always a project underway, and I loved exploring, problem solving, and figuring out how to build things. I found deep satisfaction in working on small details and refining a project until it was just right. Over time, I realized that orthodontics brought together my love for fine details and working with my hands, while also giving me the chance to connect with people in a meaningful way. I love orthodontics, and I’m honored to be part of each patient’s journey.

Education and Training

Originally from San Luis Obispo, California, Dr. Kasper has called San Francisco home for the past ten years. He graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University and scored 99th percentile on the DAT exam. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and then completed his orthodontic residency and earned a Master of Science in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). After residency, Dr. Kasper then completed his board certification with the American Board of Orthodontics.

Outside the Practice

Outside the office, Dr. Kasper enjoys working with his hands through a variety of creative and technical projects. He designs and builds custom surfboards, works on cars, and enjoys learning new languages, currently speaking Italian and Spanish. Additionally, he volunteers his time teaching a weekly Bible study class for high school students and participates in community outreach events whenever possible. He values these opportunities to connect with others and considers them some of his most rewarding and memorable experiences.

Meet him in person

Complimentary consultations at Laurel Village and Hayes Valley.

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