Steven Parle, DDS, MS, has joined the practice of his father, Roy Parle, DDS. The office is at 2796 Sycamore Drive, No. 201.

Roy Parle has practiced orthodontics for 29 years and passed the exams to become board certified in orthodontics in 1992. He has taught orthodontics at USC for many years.

Steve Parle attended dental school at UCLA and received his master's degree and certificate in orthodontics at the University of Kentucky. He became board certified upon graduation.

The office will host an inaugural Candy Buy Back. Patients will be paid $2 for every pound of candy turned in to the office. The sweets will be sent to the U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

For more information about the Candy Buy Back or to make an appointment, call the office at (805) 526-3343.