Your Board-Certified Kahului & Pukalani Orthodontist
Meet Dr. Aurelia Bonham
I love creating beautiful smiles for the families around the island of Maui. The gift of getting to know people and helping them to become confident with their smiles makes each day meaningful and joyful. I love what I do because I know the transformations my patients achieve will benefit them long after they leave our practice.
Perhaps it will help them to succeed in their college interview, perhaps it will help them to meet their future spouse, or perhaps it will give them a boost in confidence that will positively affect them in whatever they do in the future. And I love those interactions with kids and teens when I see them for their appointments.
Our patients become a part of our practice—our Maui Orthodontics ohana.
Practice Philosophy
I am all about creating amazing smiles in a welcoming environment that is comfortable and safe! Lifelong professional development allows me to provide patients with the best, most up-to-date care and service possible.
Attending continuing education meetings locally, nationally, and internationally allows me to learn the newest ideas and techniques that ultimately benefit my patients by providing the most comfortable treatment available.
Education & Experience
Celebrating 20 years of experience treating all varieties of orthodontic problems has given me the focus and orthodontic knowledge base that our Maui community can benefit from.
While in private orthodontic practice on the mainland, I taught orthodontic residents as an adjunct clinical faculty member at the A.T. Still University - Arizona School of Dentistry, Department of Graduate Orthodontics, teaching clinical skills with the Damon system and TADs (temporary Anchor Devices).
- Master of Science in Orthodontics with a thesis on complex bite correction, University of Oklahoma
- Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics, Department of Graduate Orthodontics at Oklahoma
- Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Dentistry
- Bachelor of Arts, Truman State University
- Bachelor of Science, Truman State University
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Dental Association
- College of Diplomates of the American Board of Orthodontics
- Hawai'i Dental Association
- Hawai'i Society of Orthodontists
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Outside of the Office
I love working with my husband, Dr. Paul. We have two wonderful children and a Portuguese Water Dog named Moses. One of the most wonderful things about Maui is the people of the island. And to all the parents on Maui—I am in it with you. With two teens at home, I’ll see you at training, after school activities, and performances.