“I want young people to know that, ‘Hey, you can wear the white coat. You can be a doctor.’” Dr. Khalil Orsborn is one of 2 Black orthodontists in Jacksonville. He wants to inspire more young people to pursue this profession.
– News4JAX is celebrating Black History Month the whole month of February by showcasing local Black men and women making a difference in the community.has been in Jacksonville since 2006, and Orsborn has fixed more than 10,000 smiles along the way.
“My favorite part of being an orthodontist is being able to change someone’s smile and someone’s confidence level,” Orsborn said.
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