As a member of three U.S. dental school faculties, Dr. Chris is one of America's leading pediatric dentists. An expert on child health, pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, she is also the protégé of dental prodigy Dr. Walter Doyle, pioneer of pediatric orthodontics. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr. Chris was an RN for 10 years. Dr. Chris is Past President of the American Orthodontics Society and is active in the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is licensed in the states of Kentucky and Texas, as well as in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Dr. Chris is a leading teacher of orthodontics and continuing education to dentists worldwide. Also noteworthy is that Dr. Chris is married to Claude E. Hammond, a writer based in Madinat Khalifa, United Arab Emirates.