Our Practice

The Mission. The Pursuit. The Standard.

Utilizing our expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and a genuine passion for enhancing natural beauty, we meticulously tailor each treatment to reflect the individuality of our patients. Our dedicated team pours their skill, compassion, and dedication into every aspect of your journey with us, ensuring that the smile we craft together not only transforms your appearance but also elevates your confidence and radiates your inner joy. At North Coast Orthodontics, we’re not just straightening teeth; we’re sculpting brighter futures, one beautiful smile at a time.

Who We Are

At North Coast Orthodontics, our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that every smile is a masterpiece, deserving of personalized care and precision. “Creating the most beautiful smiles in the world, crafted by hand & heart” encapsulates our commitment to excellence in orthodontic care.

Meet Your
Smile Experts

Dr. Brian Schabel

Dr. Brian Schabel is dedicated to providing gentle orthodontic care that creates amazing smiles and beautifully straight teeth with proper function.

Dr. Vivian Chan

Dr. Vivian Chan is committed to delivering compassionate, effective orthodontic care that enhances her patients’ oral health and creates beautiful smiles.

Meet Our
Dream Team

Our team believes in treating each patient as we would wish to be treated: respectfully and compassionately, and with professionalism. We want every aspect of your time with us to be enjoyable!

Advanced Care

We value using the most advanced technology to craft every smile with the highest level of precision, all while giving our patients the best experience possible.

iTero Scanner

At North Coast Orthodontics, we’ve replaced the outdated and messy impression process with fully digital, 3D scans using the iTero imaging system.

3D Printing

By incorporating 3D printing technology into our office, we can now create aligners and other appliances quickly and with even greater precision.

Digital Radiography

Digital X-rays are a safer and more comfortable option for our patients, allowing us to diagnose and treat orthodontic problems more accurately.

Virtual Visits

Virtual visits are perfect for quick check-ups, questions on-the-go, or those with even the busiest of schedules — all while ensuring you receive the best care.

Research & Publications

Not only are our orthodontists experienced at treating all levels of orthodontic issues, but they are also committed to furthering the field of orthodontics through research in best practices and application of treatments relating to the field of orthodontics.

Check out some of the research articles and other publications from both Dr. Schabel and Dr. Chan’s areas of research expertise.

We Love Serving
Our Community

As one of our core values, supporting our community is something that is dear to each member of our team. Dr. Schabel and Dr. Chan are now raising their own kids in Santa Cruz, and they recognize the importance of giving back to the community that has given them so much.

As part of this commitment to our community, we will continue to do our part to make Santa Cruz County a better place, every day, in every way.