Our Team

Meet the People Behind Your Smile

At Wright & Feusier Orthodontics, our team is more than just experts in orthodontic care—we’re people who truly care about your journey. From your first visit to your final results, we’re here to make sure you feel supported, comfortable, and excited about your smile.

Get to know us below—we can’t wait to welcome you into our family and help you shine with confidence!

Dr. Chad Wright (Santa Barbara & Buellton)

Dr. Chad Wright completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT with a Major in Human Biology. After graduation, he attended UCLA Dental School, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1998, and as valedictorian of his dental class. For the next year, Dr. Wright completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry, working with Disabled Veterans at the Sepulveda Veterans’ Hospital in the San Fernando Valley. During this year, he worked evenings and weekends at several dental offices, gaining proficiency in all aspects of Dentistry.
Dr. Wright’s Orthodontic training was completed at Indiana University Dental School, where he received both his Orthodontic specialty certificate, as well as a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics in August of 2001. During this program, Dr. Wright received advanced training in Early Orthodontic Intervention (Early-stage development of jaws, and airway management), Pre-teen through Adult-focused Orthodontics, and Surgically-assisted Orthodontics. Having experienced Orthodontic-related jaw surgery personally, Dr. Wright has focused much of his time on developing and mastering Orthodontic alternatives to jaw surgery, as well as techniques optimized to reduce or eliminate the need for extraction of permanent teeth.
In more than 2 decades of practicing and perfecting his Orthodontic skills, Dr. Wright has treated well over 15,000 patients with both braces, and with various clear aligner systems, Including Invisalign and 3M Clarity Aligners. For several years, Dr. Wright worked for Invisalign as a clinical instructor, assisting dentists and orthodontists in perfecting their skills with Clear Aligner treatments. A skilled lecturer and educator, Dr. Wright has provided Continuing Orthodontic education to Dental Professionals throughout his career.
Dr. Wright and his wife, Laura are the parents of four children. When not practicing Orthodontics, Dr. Wright enjoys biking (both the motor and pedal varieties), DIY projects (if it’s on YouTube, he can do it!) and providing service through his Church.
Dr. John R. Feusier (Santa Barbara & Buellton)

John Roger Feusier, DDS, MS started his Orthodontic journey working as a part-time assistant for Dr. Wright in his busy Santa Barbara practice while attending UCSB. After graduating with honors from UCSB, Dr. Feusier travelled home to the Bay Area to attend Dental School at the University of the Pacific, and finally on to Baylor College of Dentistry at Texas A&M Health Science Center for his residency in Orthodontics.
Dr. Feusier received both his Orthodontic Certificate and his Master’s Degree in Oral Biology from Baylor University, after having received extensive training in all aspects of Orthodontics including braces, Invisalign and Surgically-Assisted orthodontics. His training included treating patients of all ages, and with multiple treatment methods, covering all disciplines of Orthodontic care. He was also a member of the Dallas Children’s Hospital Craniofacial Team, and treated patients living with Cleft Lip and/or Palate and other craniofacial anomalies.
Over the past decade+, Dr. Feusier has risen to the top of his profession with his unique treatment style that looks holistically at each individual patient. He has found that when he looks at the patient as a whole, addressing airway and ideal nasal breathing, optimal posture of the tongue and lips, sleep, and other lifestyle modifications, he produces much more than straight teeth. By removing common, but under-addressed factors, he can guide each patient to reach his/her genetic potential, and create not only an artistically-crafted smile, but a healthy, educated, and empowered individual for life.
In 2015, Dr. Feusier married his wife, Daniela, an internationally trained dentist whom he met while both were at Baylor. In 2016, Dr. Feusier became board certified through the American Board of Orthodontics, a rare honor among Orthodontic Specialists. When he’s not perfecting smiles, Dr. Feusier loves spending time outdoors with his wife, daughter, and his dog, Cali. He can be found surfing, strength training, and learning martial arts.

Ava

Our Treatment Coordinator, Ava, has been working for Drs. Wright & Feusier for 10 years now and started as a patient of Dr. Wright’s when she was in High School. Ava guides new patients through their first exam with the doctors and helps come up with a plan to achieve their dream smile. She will work with your insurance to maximize any orthodontic benefit and create a personal payment plan for whatever remains. Ava’s favorite part of her job is meeting local families and building on those relationships throughout their smile transformation. When not at work, Ava is busy chasing after her two little boys at the beach or park.
Debra

Deb started in the field as an orthodontic assistant 35 plus years ago. She found that she really enjoyed getting to know each patient and following along on their journey to a new smile. When Dr. Wright took over the practice, she was the natural choice for Treatment Coordinator and remained so for the next 30 years. In 2022, Deb retired and realized quickly how much she missed making connections with our patients and families each week. Thankfully, she has been able to come back and work part time as a TC in our Santa Barbara location. When not helping out around the office, Deb enjoys taking her dog Garbanzo for long walks and spending time with her husband.
Jeana

Jeana is our Clinical Supervisor, she began her career as an Orthodontic Assistant over 30 years ago and has loved it ever since. Jeana is our point person in the back office and specializes in making sure each patient has the best experience possible for each and every visit. Born & raised in beautiful Santa Barbara, Jeana enjoys spending time with family, friends and her fur baby Scout. On her time off, Jeana loves to travel whether it's a quick trip up the coast or a flight across the world!
Alanna

Alanna has been an Orthodontic Assistant here at Wright & Feusier for over 10 years. She loves being able to work closely with our team, especially her sister and fellow assistant Sierra! Outside of work, Alanna loves to spend time with her husband and two girls who bring so much joy to her life.
Sierra

Sierra’s favorite part about being an Orthodontic Assistant is the moment when she removes the braces and sees the happiness that it brings to our patients. Sierra loves the team we have here at Wright & Feusier and how much it feels like working with family. Outside of work, Sierra loves to travel to new places and spend time with her husband and adorable nieces.
Edgar

Edgar has been working in the dental field for 20 years and currently works as an orthodontic assistant in our Santa Barbara office. Edgar is incredibly skilled in all aspects of dental care and does a great job of educating our patients in both English and Spanish, his favorite part of work is the appointments that challenge him. When not placing or removing brace, Edgar likes to try out different foods and ride his bike to the beach.
Trevor

Trevor has been our Lab & Records Technician for almost 13 years. Trevor’s attention to detail keeps our office running smoothly. His favorite part about his job is that the retainers and appliances he makes have a big impact on our patient’s smiles. When he’s not in the lab or taking your x-rays, Trevor enjoys spending time and making memories with his daughter and wife.
Raquel

Raquel is our Financial Coordinator, you can find her greeting you with a warm smile at the front desk. Have a question about your bill or other finances? Raquel is the one you want to ask for. Raquel can assist you in both English and Spanish to ensure each patient fully understands their treatment plan and financial commitment. On her time off, Raquel loves experiencing live music and spending time with her three fur babies. She also has an appreciation for photographing nature’s beauty.
Kimberlee

Kimberlee is one of the friendly faces that will be greeting you when you walk in and she can assist you with any scheduling needs. She has been in the dental field for 10 years, she has experience in both front and back office. In her free time, Kimberlee enjoys being outdoors with her children as well as trying different foods on the weekends.

Facility Tour

"This team exceeded every expectation I could imagine. I walked into this office with twisted teeth and overcrowding. I left with a smile I did not dream possible. Dr. Wright and Feusier are the most personable doctors I have encountered and their entire team is made up of the friendliest, compassionate people. Jeana and Edgar are special staff highlights as they were so gentle with me and kept up the best conversations. The doctors work as a team, so you get the incredible benefit of TWO professionals. Both were aligned in their process and recommendations ~ but it was so comforting to know I was in the hands of two well established orthodontists."

Jenny
"Everyone there is extremely nice and they make you feel like family. They worked with me on the financial part of things, setting up a payment plan to make it very easy for me. My daughter loved going to her appointments. All of the technicians are so kind and gentle. They explained everything they were doing, so she was not scared and there were no surprises. And, now she has a beautiful smile!!"

Amy
"If I could give the Wright and Feusier team 10 out of 5 stars I would! They made my two-year orthodontic journey easy and truly enjoyable. The doctors, hygienists, and staff made me feel comfortable and heard throughout the whole process. They even went out of their way to come into the office on their days off to help me with broken ligatures and poky wires. Special thank you goes out to Jeanna, who was my hygienist from day one and such a pleasure to work with. I deeply appreciate everyone’s hard work and dedication and now have a beautiful smile to show for it!"

Jess
"Dr. Wright and Dr. Johnny are top notch. All the assistants are phenomenal. My teeth are straight. I couldn’t ask for a better team of professionals. Everyone is so friendly and nice, from the moment you walk in the door and all the way through. Thank you all for an amazing experience. I highly recommend them for orthodontics!"

Mimi