Board-certified orthodontist. Photographer. Artist at heart.
Board-certified orthodontist Dr. Saoly Benson is the proud creator of The Art of Braces in Las Vegas, NV. With over 13 years of training and experience, Dr. Benson has been dedicated to serving families across the Las Vegas valley, helping patients of all ages achieve their dream smiles.
A certified Invisalign provider since 2014, Dr. Benson's deep aligner expertise led her to design and fabricate custom aligners in-house — because the aligner is just the tool, but the orthodontist is the artist.
She built The Art of Braces to celebrate her two passions: orthodontics and photography, blending them together in a beautiful celebration of art. The practice features Dr. Benson's philosophy that orthodontics is esthetic art first and a science second.
"Orthodontics is esthetic art first and a science second. Every smile I create is a masterpiece — a celebration of beauty, function, and the natural harmony of the human face."
— Dr. Saoly Benson
During her residency in Las Vegas, Dr. Benson fell in love with the beauty of the southwest and bountiful adventure it had to offer. During her free time, she is an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoys hiking, canyoneering, and rock climbing. She takes pleasure in documenting her many adventures through her love of digital photography.
It is this love of photography, nature, and adventuring that formed the unique concept for her new practice, The Art of Braces. An artist at heart, Dr. Benson has a keen eye for detail, aesthetics, and harmony, and expresses it in the display of her photographic creations.
When you visit the practice, you will be immersed in her gallery in some of the natural treasures that Dr. Benson has discovered. She would like to invite you to come share her passion for artistry, adventure, and life as you go through your own transformational journey toward the smile you always wanted. It is her wish to not only perfect your smile but also for you to experience your very own joie de vivre.
Dr. Benson married her wonderful husband Benjamin on a snowy mountain top and skiied down the mountain in her wedding dress! In her free time, Dr. Benson enjoys adventuring with her husband, whether it be rock climbing, camping, or skiing. She and her husband are also proud parents to two wonderful British Shorthair kittens.
From Las Vegas back to Washington state
Board-certified orthodontist with over 13 years of experience and 584 five-star reviews.
Innovates with custom ArtAlign™ fabricated onsite using 3D digital lab technology and the Smile Arc Protection technique for age-appropriate, beautiful smiles.
Maintains active memberships in six professional organizations including the American Association of Orthodontists, American Board of Orthodontics (Diplomate), Nevada Dental Association, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Dental Association, and Southern Nevada Dental Society.
Built The Art of Braces to celebrate her two passions: orthodontics and photography. The practice embodies her philosophy that orthodontics is esthetic art first and science second.
Began the Pitts21 Masters Continuum, completing 2 years of additional training beyond her orthodontic residency. Pursued this advanced training to achieve beautiful smile aesthetics, mastering the Smile Arc Protection technique and advancing her training in botox and fillers.
Immediately following residency, Dr. Benson took the extra step of becoming a board-certified orthodontist. This achievement required hundreds of additional hours of preparation to demonstrate the judgment, skills, and knowledge required to provide the highest level of patient care. Most graduates are unable to use cases from residency—making this immediate certification a testament to her exceptional clinical work during training.
Completed a one-year fellowship followed by a 30-month residency in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics at UNLV School of Dental Medicine. Served as Chief Resident and earned the Outstanding Orthodontic Resident Award while conducting research on 3D imaging and earning a Master of Science in Oral Biology.
Earned her DDS from the University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, graduating at the top of her class in a podium position. She worked on cleft lip and palate research in the craniofacial genetics laboratory and presented internationally—including a memorable presentation in Barcelona when Spain won the World Cup. She also served on a dental mission in Peru and backpacked the 26-mile Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of the Pacific in just two years—the only student in the accelerated 2+3 pre-dental program to accomplish this. Chasing sunnier days, she moved to California and laid the foundation for her future in healthcare and scientific research.
At just 18 years old, Dr. Benson was admitted to the University of the Pacific's prestigious 2+3 accelerated pre-dental program, which guaranteed a dental school interview upon completion. She earned an Associate of Science in Chemistry at Tacoma Community College while simultaneously completing her high school diploma—a testament to her drive and dedication to learning from an early age.
Real experiences from real patients
"Had a wonderful experience love the staff and atmosphere everyone was so welcoming and very caring!! Highly recommended!!!"
"After I had two unsuccessful treatments, I proceeded with Art of Braces with extreme caution. Dr. Benson went above and beyond with my treatment plan, her demeanor showed such professionalism that persuaded me to undergo the 3rd time. She made ALL of my requests happen."
"I could not be more thrilled with the results of my orthodontic treatment. As a dental professional, I came in with a clear vision of what I wanted to achieve with my smile, and Dr. Benson exceeded every expectation."
Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Benson and discover how art and science come together to create your perfect smile.
