Meet the Doctors
Meet the Dream Team
Meet our doctors at Miami Orthodontic Specialists! Dr. Carmen Garcia-Paul and Dr. Chinchilla share a commitment to exceptional orthodontic care and a personalized, patient-centered approach to treatment.
Meet Dr. Carmen Garcia-Paul
Dr. Carmen Garcia-Paul was born and raised in Miami and—despite leaving the area for graduate studies—has always considered the area her home.
She graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, where she was both a scholar-athlete and valedictorian of her class. After Lourdes, Dr. Garcia-Paul was accepted into the honors program at the University of Miami.
While an undergraduate, Dr. Garcia-Paul began working for several local dentists and dental specialists in Miami. It was during this time that she first became interested in the specialty of orthodontics.
After seeing the positive effect that orthodontics could have on a person’s self-esteem, personality, and confidence, she decided to dedicate her life to helping others by perfecting their smiles.
Education & Experience
After graduating from UM with honors, Dr. Garcia-Paul left her Miami home. Her graduate training first brought her to Philadelphia, where she attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and earned her doctorate in dental medicine.
Following her graduation from Penn, Dr. Garcia-Paul was one of seven accepted into the competitive orthodontic residency program at the University of Michigan.
During her three years of specialty training, she won several scholarships and academic awards, including:
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Award
- Colgate Palmolive/Hispanic Dental Association Scholarship
- Rackham School of Graduate Studies Award
Staying current on state-of-the-art treatment methods is incredibly important to Dr. Garcia-Paul so she can provide you with the highest level of care. She attends continuing education courses and events throughout the year, so she is current on the latest techniques available.
Community Involvement
Throughout her educational journey, Dr. Garcia-Paul always found a way to give back to the community. She has volunteered with programs that offer free oral health screenings and dental services for children who could not afford treatment.
In residency, she focused her master’s thesis on analyzing barriers to orthodontic treatment encountered by families of children with craniofacial anomalies.
Since moving back to Miami, she volunteered on staff at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Team and as an instructor in the dental assisting program at the Robert Morgan Technical Institute.
She also became a provider for Smiles Change Lives, a community program that provides much-needed orthodontic care to children in Miami. Since starting with the program, she donated over $130,000 of free orthodontic treatment to children in need.
Smiling In Miami
Since returning home almost a decade ago, Dr. Garcia-Paul has been able to transform hundreds of smiles by focusing on her dream of providing high-quality, personalized care.
Her primary goal is to tailor her treatment with braces or Invisalign in Miami to the individual needs of her patients.
Not only does her patient family continue to grow, but she is now the mother of three adventurous boys who keep her very busy outside the office.
In addition to her passion for creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Garcia-Paul also enjoys eating donuts, salsa dancing, watching super hero movies, and exploring new places with her husband and the boys.
Professional Affiliations
- American Board of Orthodontics
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Southern Association of Orthdontists
- Florida Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- Florida Dental Association
- Miami Dade Dental Society
- Smiles Change Lives
Meet Dr. Chinchilla
Background & Education
Dr. Chinchilla was born in Los Angeles, California, but raised in Miami, where he developed a deep connection to the community and a lifelong love for Miami sports, especially the University of Miami (Go Canes!).
He earned his dental degree from Nova Southeastern University, graduating with high honors, and then completed his Master’s in Orthodontics at St. Louis University. During his training, Dr. Chinchilla was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award, reflecting his true commitment to excellence in patient care. Dr. Chinchilla is passionate about creating healthy, confident smiles and strives to make every patient feel comfortable in a fun, welcoming environment. He takes pride in building lasting relationships with his patients and helping them feel confident throughout their orthodontic journey.
Outside the Office
Outside the office, he is a devoted husband and proud father of two energetic boys. He enjoys spending quality time with his family and perfecting his skills at the grill.
