About the Molen Team
Over 50 Years of Smile Artistry
Molen Orthodontics was founded in 1972 by Dr. Bruce Molen with a bold vision: to offer progressive, patient-centered orthodontic care that enhances not just smiles, but lives.
Dr. Molen’s belief in a more natural, harmonious approach to treatment set a new standard for what orthodontics could be.
That legacy continued to grow with the opening of the Enumclaw office in 1982 and the Sumner location in 1997, expanding Molen’s ability to deliver the same trusted care and innovation to more families across the region.
Today, that vision lives on through Dr. Rick, Dr. Aaron, and Dr. Chris — all renowned for their skill, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Alongside a handpicked team, the Molen family continues to lead the way with cutting-edge technology, artistic precision, and a heartfelt dedication to every patient’s journey.
Hear the Molen Story
A Legacy Built One Smile at a Time
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1968
Dr. Molen graduates in UCLA’s first dental school class
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1972
Molen Orthodontics was founded with the first office in Auburn, WA
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1982
A second Molen Orthodontics office opens in Enumclaw, WA
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1983
Dr, Molen pioneers the original Lifetime Retainers program
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1985
Dr. Molen invents early upper & lower expanders to avoid extractions
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1997
A third Molen Orthodontics office opens in Sumner, WA
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2001
Dr. Rick completes his orthodontic residency at UCLA and joins his father at Molen Orthodontics
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2002
Dr. Chris completes his dual residency at UCLA in both orthodontics & pediatric dentistry
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2008
Dr. Aaron completes his orthodontic residency and joins his father and brother at Molen Orthodontics.
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2017
Dr. Chris joined the Molen Orthodontics family
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Locations
Enumclaw
Sumner –
Bonney Lake
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