"Orthodontics has always been more of an art than science to me. Working with a patient is like sculpting in clay- I have to visualize, then plan and
execute how the teeth should properly support the face and lips." – Dr. Mary Paula Zaytoun Steele
Dr. Mary Paula has been practicing in the field of orthodontics for 25 years. She graduated in the top of her class from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Dentistry in 1978. In 1980, she then received her Masters of Science in orthodontics from the University of Iowa. In 1988, Dr. Mary Paula became a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, the highest designation an orthodontist can achieve. She was the first female orthodontist in North Carolina to receive this designation. She is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and Southern Association of Orthodontics. Dr. Mary Paula is currently serving on the board of directors for the Dental Foundation of North Carolina. For the first 15 years, Dr. Mary Paula practiced orthodontics both in Dubuque, Iowa and Raleigh, North Carolina, flying back and forth. Now she is in full time practice in Raleigh with her father and brother. This long distance duel practice opportunity required Dr. Mary Paula to become innovative in systems delivery and staff training. It would be ultimately impossible to run both practices simultaneously with any success without excellent systems. The staff-training program that she created and designed has not only made Zaytoun Orthodontics' employees the best in the Triangle, but has also been implemented in orthodontic practices throughout the United States. Her self-created system is so efficient that other orthodontists are amazed as to how efficient and knowledgeable a Zaytoun trained treatment assistant can be in less than three months. "Good enough is never good enough" is Dr. Mary Paula's overall practice philosophy. She is always willing to "go the extra mile" for a patient to ensure the best treatment. Her strong work ethic and values are great examples for staff members and patients. Dr. Mary Paula pursues her other interests with equal zeal and dedication. She has been active in the promotions of the arts in the Triangle community. She decided that Zaytoun Orthodontics become a major sponsor to the Raleigh Fine Arts Society Elementary School Choral Celebration - an annual event that seems to grow each year. She is an avid art collector, an excellent golfer, a runner and an artist as well. While a student at the University of Iowa, Dr. Mary Paula met her future husband, Patrick Steele. Pat has his own insurance and financial planning agency with Northwestern Mutual and has specialized in this work since receiving his MBA in 1974. They enjoy playing golf, traveling and spoiling their many nieces and nephews! |
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