History
Dr. Tom Pitts began providing orthodontic care to northern Nevada in 1970 after graduating valedictorian of his dental school class. To this day he still lectures extensively worldwide on orthodontic techniques and is considered a leader in advanced orthodontic technology. He was joined in practice by his son Dr. Arnie Pitts in 1996 after graduating valedictorian of his dental school class. He has held the presidency of the local and state dental and orthodontic associations and lectures extensively to study clubs around the country on orthodontics on multidisciplinary orthodontic treatment. Dr. Mark Handelin joined the practice in 2005 after graduating salutatorian of his dental school class. Dr. Mark was a student of Dr. Toms in orthodontic residency and has taken the torch from both Drs. Pitts; he has become actively involved with the local and state dental associations and has also lectured extensively on early treatment and advanced orthodontic techniques.