Dr. Paden is a native of Alameda and graduated from Encinal High School. Following high school, Dr. Paden attended UOP Stockton, where he received his B.S. in Biology, Cum Laude. In the fall of 1977, he began dental school at UOP San Francisco and he received his D.D.S. in 1980. Dr. Paden also received a master’s degree in oral biology from The University of San Francisco.
Dr. Paden is a third generation orthodontist and has been in practice since 1982. Upon completion of his orthodontic residency, Dr. Paden and his wife, Becky, returned to Alameda to start a practice, as well as a family. In 1983, Dr. Paden purchased the practice from his father. He further expanded the practice by opening an office in Brentwood in 1984, where he works two days a week. Dr. Paden has been a member of both the American Association of Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists for 26 years.
Dr. Paden is a firm believer in modern innovative orthodontics. By designing an early treatment appliance using information acquired through his residency, his father's techniques and association with senior orthodontists, he has been able to use a combination of orthopedic and orthodontic techniques in younger patients. Dr. Paden is continually researching state-of-the-art orthodontic advancements, and he has considerable experience with Invisalign® treatment.
Dr. Paden and his family have been active in the community of Alameda for 97 years. Dr. Paden is a third generation Rotarian. He has been a Rotarian for 28 years, which makes him the youngest senior active member in that organization. Community sports and education have always been a part of the Paden family. His family is a founding member of the Alameda Swimming Pool Association, and Dr. Paden is currently active in local age group swimming running the swim meets for the Alameda Ala-Gator Swim Team.
Dr. Paden and Becky live in Alameda's Gold Coast. They have two grown children. Bill, their oldest, has graduated from ASU and has remained in Arizona , as a Branch manager of Scottdales Enterprise Rent a Car. Amanda is currently attending San Jose State, as a Junior. When Dr. Paden isn't working, he will most likely be in the sky or a river. An avid pilot and Fly Fisherman, Dr. Paden often enjoys flying friends to fun fishing destinations.
Dr. Paden is a native of Alameda and graduated from Encinal High School. Following high school, Dr. Paden attended UOP Stockton, where he received his B.S. in Biology, Cum Laude. In the fall of 1977, he began dental school at UOP San Francisco and he received his D.D.S. in 1980. Dr. Paden also received a master’s degree in oral biology from The University of San Francisco.
Dr. Paden and Becky live in Alameda's Gold Coast. They have two grown children. Bill, their oldest, has graduated from ASU and has remained in Arizona , as a Branch manager of Scottdales Enterprise Rent a Car. Amanda is currently attending San Jose State, as a Junior. When Dr. Paden isn't working, he will most likely be in the sky or a river. An avid pilot and Fly Fisherman, Dr. Paden often enjoys flying friends to fun fishing destinations.