Dr. Felty was a double major at Villanova University where she was also a member of the varsity swim team. After completing her undergraduate degrees, she attended Temple University where she was awarded her Doctorate in Dental Medicine (DMD). She finished her training with a two-year residency program to focus on orthodontic treatment, and was granted a Certificate in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics and a Masters in Oral Biology. She is a fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and specialist in orthodontics. She is a past clinical instructor in the undergraduate dental program at UBC and is a current instructor in the Damon Clinic within the UBC Graduate Orthodontic Department.

Dr. Felty enjoys staying active within her professional community. She is a member of the AAO (www.braces.org), CAO (www.cao-aco.org), BCDA (www.bcdental.org), DSSBC (www.specialistsbc.ca), BCSO (www.bcortho.ca), PCSO (www.pcsortho.org) and ADA (www.ada.org) She also enjoys giving dental education presentations in schools across the Fraser Valley. She serves as a mentor for dental students at UBC and was selected to a be a part of an Emerging Leaders Committee by the AAO and a New Dentist Task Force by the BCDA.

Dr. Felty grew up in rural Pennsylvania and met her husband while attending dental school. She has moved to Abbotsford, the town where her husband grew up and where he is also currently practicing. She enjoys traveling, swimming and spending time with family and friends. She successfully swam across the English Channel as a part of a relay team in 2009, and after a break is back in the water with the local masters team. Hopefully you'll be able to cheer her on at some future meets! Dr. Felty also enjoys playing with her Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernice and her daughters Raya, Della, and Lenna.

A smile is a truly beautiful thing!

Our smiles can tell lot about us, and they are often the first impression we give to others. Why not make your smile stand out and say great things about you!

Here at Abbotsford Orthodontics, Dr. Peter Dueckman and Dr. Trista Felty (Certified Specialists in Orthodontics), help our patients achieve healthy, beautiful smiles to last a lifetime! Our greatest satisfaction comes from delivering personalized patient care for all ages, whether through braces or clear aligners, like Invisalign. We are committed to utilizing the latest technologies to make sure you are receiving top notch treatment in the shortest time possible. From Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, self ligating Damon braces, clear braces, interceptive treatment and AcceleDent accelerated orthodontics, we strive to provide the highest standard of care to you, your family and your friends. Dr. Dueckman and Dr. Felty are Certified Specialists in Orthodontics, which means that they are dentists who spent an extra three years beyond dental school to become orthodontists and specialize exclusively in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. We focus on straightening teeth, developing great bites and delivering fantastic smiles – all day, every day!

Dr. Dueckman, Dr. Felty and the staff of Abbotsford Orthodontics believe in treating our patients like family, not just customers. We feel privileged to become a part of your life, and want you to have an enjoyable experience during your orthodontic treatment with us. We are passionate about perfect teeth, and excited to deliver fantastic smiles to our patients while watching their transformations as they achieve the smiles they have always dreamed of!

Give us a call and schedule your complimentary consultation today to learn more about orthodontics, braces, Invisalign and AcceleDent! (It is not necessary to have a referral from your general dentist to come to our office). Our team is committed to providing our amazing communities of Abbotsford and the Fraser Valley, with only the best orthodontic treatment and we know you will feel at home here. We offer a range of options to meet everyone’s individualized needs and budgets. We look forward to meeting you!