Dr. Laura C. Sotomayor, DDS, MS
Dr. Sotomayor is proud and excited to practice orthodontics in her hometown of Locust Valley!
Dental School: Columbia University
Ranking first in her dental school class, Dr. Sotomayor earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 2009. During her four years of dental school, she was honored with the Columbia University Dean’s Scholarship, American Dental Association Dental Student Scholarship, and New York State Dental Foundation Dean’s Award for academic accomplishment and committed service to underserved populations.
Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Sotomayor was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon (the National Dental Honor Society) and received the Alpha Omega Award for Highest Academic Achievement, Delta Dental Student Leadership Award, American Association of Orthodontists Award, American Association of Oral Biologists Award, American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Award, and Divisional Excellence Award in Oral Radiology.
Orthodontic Residency: Columbia University
Continuing her education in the Division of Orthodontics at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Dr. Sotomayor served as class president for the duration of her three-year residency and earned a Master of Science degree and Certificate in Orthodontics in 2012. She became a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics in 2013, having successfully completed rigorous written and clinical examinations to achieve board certification.
Dr. Sotomayor is an active member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists, New York State Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, New York State Dental Association, and Nassau County Dental Society. She regularly attends meetings and continuing education courses to keep current on the latest advances in her field.
My focus is giving each and every patient my dedicated and individualized care. With that in mind, I personally place every orthodontic bracket, wire, and Invisalign® attachment rather than assigning some of these tasks to assistants. Spending this amount of chairside time with my patients allows me to advance their progress and provide consistent, quality treatment and results.
Dr. Sotomayor, OrthodontistAffiliations & Memberships
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
Member, American Association of Orthodontists
Member, Northeastern Society of Orthodontists
Member, New York State Society of Orthodontists
Member, American Dental Association
Member, New York State Dental Association
Member, Nassau County Dental Society
Member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (National Dental Honor Society)
Member, Columbia Alumni Association