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Meet Dr. Sanchez-Hernandez

Dr. Olga M. Sanchez-Hernandez has been providing families with exceptional orthodontic and pediatric dental care for some time. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in 1990. She then obtained her Doctor in Dental Medicine degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dentistry in 1993. In 1996, Dr. Sanchez-Hernandez received a Master of Science in Clinical Dentistry and a Certificate in Clinical Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Where she served as Chief Resident. In 1999 she completed a Master of Science in Oral Biology and a Certificate in Orthodontics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her board certification in orthodontics in 2010 and her board certification in pediatric dentistry in 2020. Her unique and extensive training makes her one of the only dual-trained, dual board-certified, specialists in the nation. 

Meet Dr. Sanchez-Hernandezat of McCalla Orthodontics at Bessemer, Alabama

Olga M. Sanchez-Hernandez, D.M.D., M.S., M.S.

Dr. Sanchez-Hernandez feels it is important to stay on the cutting-edge of orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Thus, she maintains memberships in many prestigious professional organizations to keep up-to-date on the latest techniques and technology. She is currently a member of the American Dental Association, Birmingham District Dental Society, American Association of Orthodontics, College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics, Southern Association of Orthodontics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Birmingham Pediatric Dental Society, and the UAB Alumni Association. 

Dr. Sanchez-Hernandez and her practice contribute to numerous charitable organizations, including the Alabama Ballet in Birmingham, American Heart Association, Birmingham Zoo, McWane Center in Birmingham, United Way, Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, American Cancer Society, Feed My Starving Children and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Birmingham.  

She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Frank, since 1992. She the proud mom of two children that are now young adults and two dogs. She absolutely loves her job and all the patients she is fortunate to serve every day. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, walking, and she loves to cook!