Meet Dr. Lisa

Dr. Lisa Jolly is a distinguished board-certified craniofacial orthodontist and one of the few specialists in the United States with advanced fellowship training specifically in cleft and craniofacial orthodontics. With her unique combination of prestigious academic credentials and specialized expertise, Dr. Jolly represents the pinnacle of orthodontic care for patients with complex craniofacial conditions and facial skeletal differences.

Dr. Jolly completed her rigorous academic journey at some of the nation's most prestigious institutions, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the renowned UCLA School of Dentistry before advancing to Temple University for her specialized residency training. At Temple, she distinguished herself by simultaneously earning both a Master of Science in Oral Health Sciences and an Advanced Certificate in Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. Building upon this exceptional foundation, Dr. Jolly pursued the highly competitive Fellowship in Cleft & Craniofacial Orthodontics through the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Utah's Primary Children's Hospital, positioning her among an elite group of orthodontists with this specialized training.

Dr. Jolly is at the cutting edge of craniofacial orthodontics and is pioneering innovative approaches that integrate evidence-based orthodontics with airway-conscious treatment planning. Her groundbreaking methodology combines comprehensive interdisciplinary care with advanced techniques to optimize not only facial growth and aesthetics but also functional breathing outcomes for her patients. This integrative approach positions her as a leading authority in the evolving field of airway-focused orthodontics.

Currently serving as a craniofacial orthodontic attending at the prestigious Montefiore Medical Center, Dr. Jolly is dedicated to advancing the field through academic leadership and mentorship of the next generation of specialists. Her commitment to education and innovation extends beyond clinical practice, as she actively contributes to the advancement of cleft and craniofacial care through research and collaborative treatment protocols.

Dr. Jolly's expertise encompasses the full spectrum of advanced orthodontic and craniofacial treatments, including comprehensive Invisalign orthodontic treatment, interceptive orthodontic interventions with palatal expansion and specialized appliances, non-surgical palatal expansion (MARPE), surgical orthodontics with virtual surgical planning, dentofacial orthopedics, and the complex perioperative and orthodontic management of patients with craniofacial anomalies including cleft lip and palate.

Her specialized training and innovative treatment philosophy have established Dr. Jolly as a sought-after expert in craniofacial orthodontics, attracting patients from across the region who seek her unparalleled expertise in treating complex craniofacial conditions. Through her personalized approach to care and commitment to excellence, Dr. Jolly continues to set new standards in the field of craniofacial orthodontics.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Jolly maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying tennis and basketball, practicing photography, and exploring unique coffee shops throughout the city.