Meet Dr. Sheila Soroushian
Board Certified Orthodontist | Inner-Smiles Orthodontics
Hi, I’m Dr. Sheila Soroushian, and I’m so glad you’re here. My path to becoming an orthodontist started with my own smile. Originally from Orange County, California, I was a National Merit and President’s Scholar at California State University, Long Beach, where I earned my degree in Biochemistry. I went on to dental school at Tufts University in Boston and completed my orthodontic residency at Howard University in Washington, DC. During my residency, I had the privilege of publishing research in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, which helped deepen my commitment to evidence-based care.
My journey to Colorado Springs was a bit of a happy accident, but I quickly fell in love with the community and never looked back. I joined Inner-Smiles Orthodontics as an associate in 2022 and took the helm in 2025 from my mentor and friend, Dr. Mark Bentele. It’s an honor to carry forward the legacy of a practice that has been serving Colorado Springs since 1946.
My philosophy of care is built around three things:
- Art – Smiles are not one-size-fits-all. Every treatment is customized to fit your needs, your facial structure, and your personality.
- Experience – I’ve been practicing dentistry and orthodontics for over a decade, and I draw daily on that experience and the mentorship I’ve received.
- Science – I rely on evidence-based care to make sure you’re receiving the best, most current treatment possible.
I’ve continued our practice’s legacy of excellence in orthognathic surgery, working alongside the Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery team at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson to treat patients with significant skeletal deformities. Together with Dr. Bentele, I serve as one of the orthodontists on the Children’s Hospital Colorado Cleft Lip & Palate Team and as clinical faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Otolaryngology.
Memberships
- American Association of Orthodontists
- American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
- Colorado Dental Association
- Colorado Springs Dental Society
- Clinical Faculty, University of Colorado School of Medicine
The Difference
You will see the same orthodontist, me, at every appointment to Inner-Smiles. I value being consistent, giving each patient my whole attention, and getting to know them and their family well. In a world that can sometimes feel rushed or impersonal, that personal touch sets us apart.
When I’m not at work, I love to be outside. I like to hike, ski, and climb (both rock and ice). I like to read, cook, and share my Persian ancestry via food. Climbing with the AdAmAn Club to ring in the New Year from the top of Pikes Peak is one of my best memories of Colorado. My spouse Brian, our kid Arman, and I live in Green Mountain Falls.
Serving You
My youngest patient was 5 years old, and my oldest patient was 86 (but don’t let that age stop you!), and I have worked with every age and stage of life in between. I myself have been an orthodontic patient many times (as a teen and an adult), and this experience gives me a unique perspective as to how treatment goals differ between kids, teens, adults, and older adults.
Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. I’m excited to help you and your family achieve your healthiest, most confident smiles!
