Orthodontist
Your Orthodontist in Henderson & Summerlin, Nevada
Choosing an orthodontist is choosing the person whoʼll guide your smile, or your childʼs, for the next year or two of life. Itʼs worth getting right. At Chenin Orthodontic Group, youʼre choosing a team of specialists the Las Vegas Valley has trusted since 1978, with credentials and experience that are genuinely rare in this market.
Hereʼs who we are, what makes an orthodontist different from a general dentist, and why families across Henderson, Summerlin, and Las Vegas keep choosing us.
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What Is an Orthodontist, and Why Does It Matter?
Every orthodontist is a dentist, but only a small percentage of dentists are orthodontists. After dental school, an orthodontist completes two to three additional years of full-time, accredited residency focused entirely on moving teeth and guiding jaw growth. Thatʼs thousands of extra hours dedicated to one thing: getting your bite and smile right.
When you see a specialist, youʼre working with someone who does orthodontics all day, every day, across thousands of cases. For something as visible and long-lasting as your smile, that depth of focus changes outcomes. Itʼs the difference between a service offered on the side and a craft practiced for a lifetime.
Meet Your Orthodontists
David A. Chenin, DDS, MSD
Dr. David Chenin is one of the most experienced Invisalign doctors in the world, and a Nevada local who was raised right here in Las Vegas and Henderson.
Heʼs a graduate of the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, where he earned both his Doctor of Dental Surgery and his Master of Science in Orthodontics. Dr. Chenin oversaw Invisalignʼs first clinical trials and spent more than five years at Align Technology as the companyʼs Senior Clinical Quality Manager. He published the first clinical article on Invisalign in the Journal of the American Dental Association and co-authored the first aligner-focused orthodontic textbook, The Invisalign System. He continues to lecture at the University of the Pacific and NYU Dental School.
Away from the practice, Dr. Chenin is a philanthropist who has volunteered his skills for underserved children and dental clinics in the U.S. and abroad, and who has supported hundreds of local schools and nonprofits like Project 150. He and his team have been voted best orthodontist by their dentist peers in Las Vegas Desert Companion Magazine every year for over a decade.
Stephen T. Chenin, DDS
Founder of Chenin Orthodontic Groupʼs Las Vegas and Henderson location, Dr. Stephen Chenin is a native Las Vegan and one of the few orthodontists in Nevada to be a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, heʼs been recognized as one of the top dental practitioners in America, a top dental practitioner in Las Vegas, and 215 Magazineʼs number one orthodontist in the community. Heʼs a graduate of the USC Orthodontic Residency Program. Dr. Steve is known for his support of local schools, HUYS soccer teams, Little League Baseball, and the Southern Nevada Dental Society, and heʼs widely respected for his friendliness, honesty, integrity, and compassion. His legacy continues to shape how Chenin Orthodontic Group serves patients and families today, with clinical excellence and a genuine commitment to treating every person with warmth and respect.
Jamie Drowley, DDS, AEODO
Dr. Jamie Drowley was born and raised in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, and was commissioned as a Captain in the Air Force right after graduating from West Virginia University. She volunteered for an overseas assignment at Osan Air Base and was recognized as Outstanding Company Grade Officer.
After completing her military commitment, Dr. Drowley graduated Magna Cum Laude from UNLVʼs Advanced Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics program, where she has also served as a clinical professor at the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. With over 30 years in the dental field, she brings a deep well of expertise and leadership to her patients and her community.
Kieran Huni, DDS, MS
Weʼre honored to have Dr. Kieran Huni on our team. She grew up on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, where her love of biological sciences first took root as she rose to the top of her class.
Dr. Huni earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery magna cum laude from Creighton University School of Dentistry, then completed her Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, with training focused on cutting-edge orthodontic techniques. Outside the office, she loves spending time outdoors with her husband and young son. Dr. Huni is committed to transforming smiles and giving every patient her very best.
Jessica Fickman, DMD, AEODO, MBA
Dr. Jessica Yu Fickman is known for her patient-centered approach and her passion for creating confident, life-changing smiles. Born in Southern China and raised in Los Angeles, she brings warmth and a global perspective to every smile she creates.
She earned her Bachelor of Humanities in Psychology from Carnegie Mellon University, her Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed her Orthodontic Residency at Roseman University. Dr. Fickman blends advanced treatment techniques with precision and compassion so every patient feels comfortable, understood, and cared for. Away from the office, she enjoys cooking, traveling, photography, and time with her family, friends, and her cats.
Robert H. Thalgott, DMD, MS
Dr. Robert Thalgott founded the Summerlin practice in 1984 as Thalgott Orthodontics, now known as Chenin Orthodontic Group, Summerlin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his dental degree cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis, where he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Epsilon dental honor society and also completed his Master of Science in Orthodontics.
With more than 30 years in orthodontic practice, Dr. Thalgott trained under world-renowned educators in surgical treatment, Invisalign, and CBCT diagnosis and treatment planning. His influence remains part of the foundation of Chenin Orthodontic Group today, reflected in how the practice cares for patients and supports families.
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Credentials That Set Our Orthodontists Apart
Itʼs one thing to say a practice is experienced. Hereʼs the specific evidence behind it.
Our practice is a Top 1% Invisalign Sapphire Level provider, and our doctors are Invisalign Elite Preferred Providers, placing them among the top 1% of Invisalign orthodontists in North America. Dr. David Chenin is one of roughly 35 doctors across the U.S. and Canada selected for the Invisalign Clinical Studies Network. Dr. Stephen Chenin is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, a distinction held by relatively few orthodontists in Nevada.
Our orthodontists have been voted best orthodontist by their dentist peers in Las Vegas Desert Companion Magazine for more than a decade, named favorite orthodontist on NextDoor, Yelp, and Google, and recognized as a Best of Henderson honoree for 15 years. These are credentials patients can verify, which is exactly the point.
A Family Legacy of Las Vegas Valley Smiles
The Chenin family has provided orthodontic care to the Las Vegas Valley since 1978, more than 45 years of treating patients like family in a friendly, comfortable environment. Our roots in this community run deep, and so does our commitment to it.
Weʼre proud supporters of local schools, youth athletics including HUYS soccer and Little League Baseball, the Southern Nevada Dental Society, and nonprofits like Project 150 that serve students in need. When you choose our orthodontists, youʼre choosing neighbors whoʼve invested in this valley for generations.
Treatments Our Orthodontists Provide
Every smile is different, so we offer a full range of treatment and recommend what genuinely fits you best.
- Invisalign and Invisalign Teen — clear, removable aligners, with some of the deepest Invisalign expertise in the world.
- Braces — modern metal and clear self-ligating braces for kids, teens, and adults.
- Early Treatment — proactive, well-timed care for younger children.
- Accelerated treatment with OrthoPulse — FDA-cleared light technology that can shorten treatment time.
Not sure where to start? Thatʼs exactly what a complimentary consultation is for.
Two Convenient Locations Across the Valley
Chenin Orthodontic Group | Henderson (Anthem) 10730 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson, NV 89052 Phone: 702.735.1010
Chenin Orthodontic Group | Summerlin (Village Center) 1945 Village Center Circle, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89134 Phone: 702.364.5100
Email: info@cheninortho.com
Weʼd love to meet you. Your complimentary consultation is a relaxed conversation with an orthodontist about your goals and your options, with no pressure and no obligation.