Orthodontics has been an awesome and fun career for me. I get to meet great families, children, teens and adults, and then work together with them to provide simply outstanding smiles. The personal care that we share with each of you is our way of treating you as if you were our own family. We value you and the trust that you place in us.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Biology Andrews University
• Doctor of Dental Surgery Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
• Master's Degree, Public Health Loma Linda University School of Health
• Master of Science, Orthodontics Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Continuing Education

I always participate in further training in all aspects of orthodontics including current trends, Invisalign® updates, orthodontic surgery, usage of temporary anchorage devices, TMJ joint disorders, infection control and OSHA compliance, and practice management. All of these areas let me provide the best possible care to my patients.

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Orthodontists
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
• Tri-County Dental Society

Honors

• Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society
• San Bernardino Reader's Choice Award Best Inland Empire Orthodontist
• Award for 25 years of Outstanding Orthodontic teaching at Loma Linda University

In the Orthodontic Community

• General Dentistry Practice 1974 1980 Guam SDA Mission Clinic
• General Dentistry Practice 1980 1982 New London, Minnesota
• Orthodontic Residency 1982 - 1984 Loma Linda University
• Orthodontic Faculty 1984-2002 Department of Orthodontics, Loma Linda, CA
• Faculty of Orthodontic Practice 1985 2002, Loma Linda, CA
• Opened Yucaipa Practice 2002 Present, Yucaipa, CA

Outside the Office

I have been married to my wonderful wife, Arlys, for over 40 years. We have two children, Jason and Laurella, and three grandchildren, Zachary, Gabriela, and Joshua. I love traveling, especially to Switzerland and New Zealand, hiking, photography, Mac computers, and eating healthfully. I am very active in my church, mostly by playing the piano and organ. My wife and I are directors of a church-based lifestyle program, CHIP, and have participated in dental mission trips, most recently to Roatan, Honduras.

Dr. Fillman, your experienced Yucaipa, CA orthodontist, is committed to providing you with the highest level of orthodontic care. Contact our office today to schedule your first appointment!