TOP DENTISTS OF ORANGE COUNTY 2022
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ENDODONTICS Richard Angell III Newport Beach 949-640-0020 David C. Beachler Orange 714-637-0976 Daniel J. Boehne Dana Point 949-441-5965 John Buoncristiani Corona del Mar 949-763-3004 Robert J. Cavalieri Newport Beach 949-644-0595 William Y. Chen Fullerton 714-738-6651 Jason Cho Irvine 949-377-0299 Janice Chou Newport Beach 949-706-5080 Denny Y. Fang Irvine 949-751-2089 Fariborz Farsio Huntington Beach 714-847-3513 Daniel Fife Mission Viejo 949-273-5505 Patrick Garrett Garden Grove 714-799-2888 Sam R. Gharib Irvine 949-857-3636 Joseph H. Greiner Anaheim 714-774-8360 Bruce R. Harkins Newport Beach 949-721-4007
Samuel H. Ip Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-4819 Reza Izadi Lake Forest 949-305-0202 Lars Björn Jönsson Laguna Hills 949-581-8890 Arshia Kasravi Irvine 949-748-7374 John Lies Garden Grove 714-799-2888 Sharon Lu Fountain Valley 714-962-3636 Saman Malkami Fullerton 714-871-8422 Chetan K. Mehta Tustin 714-838-1238 Jacob S. Otis Newport Beach 949-644-0595 Jeffrey R. Pene Newport Beach 949-644-0595 Reid Pullen Brea 714-529-9029 Wyatt D. Simons San Clemente 949-498-2115 Douglas Szeto Lake Forest 949-305-0202 Richard C. Wittenauer Newport Beach 949-729-2200
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Rodney D. Ida Tustin 714-547-8494
A. Sami Abdelmalek Irvine 949-453-9800
Lee R. Ingersoll Santa Ana 714-569-1128
Kareem Abraham Santa Ana 657-845-8890
Farzin Allameh Newport Coast 949-706-1711
Naz Haque Tustin 714-505-0123
Audrey Andrade Garden Grove 714-893-7571
Chris Hatae Fullerton 714-870-0356
Michael Ayzin Costa Mesa 949-239-0020
Leland S. Hong Fullerton 714-525-8344
Carly Barrett Garden Grove 714-893-7571
Kelli Junker Newport Beach 949-640-2970
Susan A. Bollinger Newport Beach 949-759-7007
Joyce Kahng Costa Mesa 949-642-0608
Brett Brazeal Corona del Mar 949-673-6443
Alex Kalmanovich Laguna Beach 949-393-8005
George Brazeal Corona del Mar 949-673-6443
Tahir Khan Huntington Beach 714-369-5267
Keith W. Cowhey Seal Beach 562-431-2929
Roy Kim Foothill Ranch 949-830-2003
Vanessa Cruz Mission Viejo 949-458-2088
Brian A. Lassiter Orange 714-997-2735
William R. Dapper San Clemente 949-492-1984
Ursula Levine Irvine 949-727-9600
Nicholas C. Davis Newport Beach 949-644-9211
Jenny Liang Mission Viejo 949-379-8095
Dimple Desai Newport Beach 949-647-4227
George Maddox Newport Beach 949-548-5029
Jennifer Eli Lake Forest 949-916-9670
Marcos Magar Huntington Beach 714-968-4907
Jeff Flores Mission Viejo 949-682-7378
Shery Mansouri Irvine 949-748-7373
Kimberly Johnson Genc Newport Beach 949-640-0300
Mark Nguyen Costa Mesa 714-422-0596
Dimitri (Jim) Grammas Orange 714-283-9188 Brian Green Newport Beach 949-706-0777 Manreet P. Grewal Costa Mesa 714-545-0429
Kaveh Niknia Newport Beach 949-650-6111 Joseph Passamano Irvine 949-572-7708 Bennie V. Pham Fountain Valley 714-965-5255
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2022 Scott L. Rice Irvine 949-551-5902
Michael Yang Tustin 714-547-9194
Jack Ringer Anaheim 714-974-0313
Sean H. Yu Irvine 949-552-5500
Jeffrey C. Robertson Irvine 714-838-7272 Dana Rockey Newport Beach 949-642-4632 Jeffrey C. Sanacore Costa Mesa 714-825-0025 Eugene J. Schmidt Fountain Valley 714-963-8934 Cherilyn G. Sheets Newport Beach 949-760-6288 Ronald Shimoide Anaheim 714-635-8653 Peter T. Smrecek Jr. Newport Beach 949-303-1309 Andrew W. Spath Corona del Mar 949-528-4895 Max Swancutt Newport Beach 949-646-1120 Gregory Telson Tustin 714-544-2000 Kenneth Tjon Laguna Niguel 949-831-1402 Quan Tran Irvine 949-559-1814 J. Foster Weems Newport Beach 949-642-7998 Alison Wight Lake Forest 949-770-2077
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY Junil Ahn Aliso Viejo 949-619-8673 Simona C. Arcan Huntington Beach 714-897-3543 Eric Baker Dana Point 949-979-6309 Edward Balasanian Mission Viejo 949-586-7000 Tim Betita Dana Point 949-979-6309 Austin Burnett Costa Mesa 714-422-0596 Jeffrey M. Caputo Mission Viejo 949-586-7000 Adam T. Clark Aliso Viejo 949-202-4420 David R. Cummings Mission Viejo 949-586-7000 Farzin Farshidi Tustin 714-838-4141 Sharo Fatehi Laguna Niguel 949-472-3737
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2022 Sanford L. Ratner Santa Ana 714-835-7771
Hassan Michael Haidar Irvine 949-424-5137
Nader K. Salib Mission Viejo 949-364-0250
David Hochwald Huntington Beach 714-766-6560
Beau McKenzie Soares Anaheim 714-974-5906
Austin D. Hoover Santa Ana 714-835-8873
Jason Straw Irvine 949-727-7000
Daniel Hsu Irvine 949-679-3470
David R. Telles Huntington Beach 714-766-6560
Vivian Jui Irvine 949-727-4633
Craig C. Thiede Tustin 714-519-2801
Eric Kim Irvine 949-453-9797
Lisa N. Tran Santa Ana 714-835-7771
Ryan Kriwanek Newport Beach 949-760-1661
Suzin Um Foothill Ranch 949-203-3177
Young H. Lee Los Alamitos 562-598-8604
L. Stephen Vaughan Foothill Ranch 949-297-8880
Richard A. Mandel Santa Ana 714-835-8873 Michael W. Marshall Huntington Beach 714-766-6560 Thomas Michaelis Newport Beach 949-760-1661 Steven A. Miyamoto Fullerton 714-525-1178 Jeffrey Nguyen Irvine 949-679-3470 William F. Owen III Orange 714-744-8080
Robert T. Wheeler Lake Forest 949-859-3822 Monty C. Wilson Santa Ana 714-835-7771 Randolph S. Young Yorba Linda 714-961-0907
ORTHODONTICS Dean Azzeh Huntington Beach 714-975-9368 Hal Barkate Newport Beach 949-722-9010
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SIDE GIG Nicholas C. Davis’ artistry isn’t limited to his work as a cosmetic and reconstructive dentist in Newport Beach. He is also an award-winning photographer. by Anastacia Grenda How long have you been a photographer? I’ve always loved art and photography. In college, I took photography courses to understand the intricacies of the art. We also learned to develop film and made our own prints. What are the correlations between photography and dentistry? One of the classes I took was photojournalism layouts. This taught me to see how the photos and text needed to be structured on the page to draw the reader into the article. Seeing how all the parts worked together gave me a greater understanding of composition and also a keener view of how individual teeth play together to create a beautiful smile. In creating a smile design for patients, you must see the whole, the parts, and the details, in that specific sequence, which is the same in photography. You need an artistic, analytical eye that can see the small things, which can make a big difference. What are your favorite subjects? I love capturing images of people, landscapes, and the unusual, like my photo of Portofino buildings as seen in the reflection on the water. One of my favorite locations to shoot is Europe because it is so rich in history. See more of his photos at smilesbydavis.com; click on “Meet Dr. Davis.”
PHOTO G R A PH BY AUDRE Y FRE T Z
Bao-Thy N. Grant Orange 714-771-7677
Douglas D. Baum Tustin 714-544-8030 James D. Bryan Mission Viejo 949-364-6633 Chi H. Bui Fountain Valley 714-962-8880 Christopher Chau Brea 714-255-8338 Debra Cook Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-7820 John DiGiovanni Newport Beach 949-640-0202
TIPS FOR WHITENING
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Who wouldn’t want a gleaming smile? Santa Anabased dentist Briana Chavez shares three steps to whiter, brighter teeth. by Anastacia Grenda
Glenn P. Frial Laguna Niguel 949-276-2105 Bahar C. Ghafouri Irvine 949-786-7800 Andrew T. Harner Huntington Beach 714-842-9933 Cynthia Huang San Juan Capistrano 949-661-3380
1. Get an in-office treatment. “It takes approximately one hour and consists of four 15-minute sessions with a high-concentrate whitening gel. Some in-office treatments also use an LED light to activate the gel, and patients can see their teeth get four to five shades lighter in one sitting.”
Sage M. Humphries Orange 714-997-5961
2. Perform at-home maintenance. “Over-the-counter white strips work well but lack the precise fit of a customized tray. With these trays you can use a variety of whitening gels based on your sensitivity levels. At-home treatments on their own take longer than an in-office treatment to attain the desired results, but they do work if you wear the trays consistently as directed.”
Hedi Kermani Newport Beach 949-640-5050
3. Take care of your teeth daily. “Stains happen, but it helps if you do your best to avoid dark liquids such as red wine, coffee, or tea; if you do drink them, it’s best to use a straw. Plaque also can accumulate stains, so brush twice a day and floss daily. Finally, you have to be careful not to use whitening toothpaste every day because it is abrasive on the teeth and makes them more sensitive. I recommend using it no more than two to three times per week.”
Jared Jacobsen Anaheim Hills 714-637-6700
Enoch Kim Irvine 949-472-9155 Samuel S. Lee Irvine 949-262-9567 Yvonne Lee Irvine 949-786-0800 Brian Luong Santa Ana 657-231-4104 Michael S. Lyons Placentia 714-993-3500
Matthew MacGinnis Fullerton 714-253-5333 Nooshin Majd Fullerton 714-871-8445 Lauren Manfred Fountain Valley 714-963-8931 Evelyn Y. Maruko Anaheim Hills 714-685-3890 Jennifer Messenger Huntington Beach 714-500-7147 Shawn L. Miller Orange 714-639-1061 Howard M. Nakamura Trabuco Canyon 949-858-4626 Douglas Nguyen Westminster 714-839-9800 Philip Matthew Nisco Fountain Valley 714-979-1400 Shannon Hilgers Nissen Mission Viejo 949-830-4101 Vicki E. Okamoto Costa Mesa 714-546-5170 Taylor M. Olsen San Juan Capistrano 949-542-7799 James Passamano Irvine 949-552-5542 Robert Passamano Irvine 949-552-5542 David Chinh Pham Westminster 714-775-2227 Patrice Punim Huntington Beach 714-842-4148 Mark Rashidi Mission Viejo 949-770-8011
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Brian J. Saunders Yorba Linda 714-996-2200
Robert C. Hirst Mission Viejo 949-482-6089
Peter A. Russo Huntington Beach 714-842-2515
Mark A. George Orange 714-953-1000
Amit A. Shah Huntington Beach 714-698-9950
Patrick L. Huston Tustin 714-730-7877
Ajay B. Setya Mission Viejo 949-482-6089
David L. Guichet Orange 714-771-7555
Eddie Surger Newport Beach 949-640-0501
Kian Kar Mission Viejo 949-899-6316
Gregory Guichet Orange 714-771-7555
Maggie Trinh Irvine 949-653-2828
Luis Kim Newport Beach 949-644-0680
Stephen Shepherd Tustin 714-544-2220
Mandi Lynn Wilson San Juan Capistrano 949-661-3380
Kevin K. Lee Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-1150
Thomas P. Rose Fountain Valley 714-964-0021
John A. Guijon Huntington Beach 714-847-2566
Simon Shung Irvine 949-264-3314
Geoffrey Hersch Newport Beach 949-644-0611
Noland D. Soo Huntington Beach 714-842-7775
Brian Hong Fullerton 714-992-5437
Heidi Starnes Newport Beach 949-720-8145
Phyllis K. Kawada La Habra 562-690-3750
Mario Tai Irvine 949-892-6888
Clara Lee Irvine 949-786-0800
Richard Ting Rancho Santa Margarita 949-459-2882
Dora Lee Los Alamitos 562-280-7289
PERIODONTICS
Jacob Lee San Clemente 949-361-2838
Akemi Arzouman Orange 714-744-9100
Kathleen S. Lim Tustin 714-838-9120
Michael J. Arzouman Orange 714-744-9100
Sophia Updike Irvine 949-870-9713 Steven R. Wynn Newport Beach 949-642-2626 Jim Zahrowski Tustin 714-544-5345
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Leslie Butler Fullerton 714-680-9500 Anna Chand Irvine 949-786-0800 Eduardo Correa Orange 714-538-5582 Nasem M. Dunlop Foothill Ranch 949-668-0686 Bozhena Fisher Newport Beach 949-640-0501
Christian C. Lopez Newport Beach 949-777-5902 Oariona Lowe Huntington Beach 714-841-2319 Laura McCormack Irvine 949-252-9950 Jeanne Nguyen Rancho Santa Margarita 949-858-5150
Shaul Yehezkel Irvine 949-559-0674
Vanessa Bikhazi Newport Beach 949-229-7744 Steven J. Bounds Irvine 949-857-1053 Justin Braga Huntington Beach 714-587-9094 Nicholas Caplanis Mission Viejo 949-899-6316
David H. Okawachi Anaheim 714-635-1170
John U. Choi Fullerton 714-449-8650
Lydia E. Park Huntington Beach 714-841-4990
Donald S. Clem III Fullerton 714-441-0436
Mary Regina Pham Placentia 714-528-8252
Mickel Gerges San Juan Capistrano 949-240-2030
Geraldine Ruiz Orange 714-497-2747
Rebecca Hart Tustin 714-544-2220
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Nelson T. Yen Fullerton 714-441-0436 John S. Yun Anaheim 714-502-6990
Iman Madi Mission Viejo 949-899-6316 Jeffrey J. McCullough Los Alamitos 714-484-8700 Marlene A. Miller Tustin 714-544-5337 Richard K. Parris Orange 714-673-1600 Mark J. Redd Laguna Woods 949-581-6641
Daniel Kantarovich Orange 714-953-1000 ext. 2 Nelson Lowe Santa Ana 714-550-7474
PROSTHODONTICS
Gianmarco O'Brien Orange 714-953-1000
Stephen G. Alfano Newport Beach 949-673-7820
Kent T. Ochiai Tustin 714-542-9606
David W. Eggleston Newport Beach 949-640-5680 Antoanela Garbacea Laguna Hills 949-951-7988
Jacinthe M. Paquette Newport Beach 949-760-6288 Robert L. Simon Fullerton 714-525-5200 Peter S. Wöhrle Newport Beach 949-720-8072
To help you find top dental professionals, Orange Coast used a professional marketing company, PRS, to identify the Top Dentists in Orange County. It surveyed practitioners in general and pediatric, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and endodontics, asking them to reveal the best dental professionals in this area. These Top Dentists have been scrutinized for the legitimacy of their licenses as well as their status with the Dental Board of California. The professionals listed herein were selected by their peers in a survey conducted by Professional Research Services Company of Troy, Michigan. Professionals may be screened and selected through the verification of licensing and review of any infractions through various applicable boards, agencies, and rating services. For further information, visit prscom.com or email PRS at spinkhasova@hour-media.com.
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ANTOANELA GARBACEA,
DDS, MSD, FACP, FAAID
Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry of Laguna Hills As a surgical prosthodontist, Dr. Antoanela Garbacea’s expertise includes treatment of complex dental concerns, from single tooth replacement to full mouth rehabilitation and complete smile makeovers. An expert in her field, Dr. Garbacea performs prosthetically driven surgical procedures such as placement of dental implants, maxillary sinus lift and augmentation, guided bone regeneration, extractions and site preservation, pre-prosthetic surgery, and tissue grafts. When you choose Dr. Garbacea as your dental provider, you can feel confident you will receive the highest standard of care. A double boardcertified Prosthodontist and Implantologist, Dr. Garbacea provides her patients with the most advanced treatment options and state-of-the-art technology for healthy, beautiful smiles.
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Education and Training • Dual Major Residency Program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda CA • MSD (Master of Science in Dentistry), Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
• DDS, University of Medicine and Pharmacy School of Dentistry, Romania Memberships • Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics
“Our state-of-the-art dental equipment and in-house laboratory digital technology allow us to provide our patients with the best knowledge and techniques in planning, designing, fabricating, and performing dental treatments, from both an esthetic and functional perspective,” she explains. “We are a dedicated team with a staff of four board-certified prosthodontists, each with unique expertise in fixed and removable prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, and implant dentistry.” Ever committed to patient-centered care, Dr. Garbacea is especially energized by tackling high-complexity dental cases and providing patients with exceptional results. “I find it rewarding when I treat difficult patient situations after general dentistry has failed to produce the desired outcome,” says Dr. Garbacea. “I love combining science, art, technology, expertise, and training to exceed my patients’ expectations and ultimately improve their quality of life.”
• Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry • Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists
• Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Member American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics; Member American and California Dental Associations
• Assistant Professor, Advanced Education Program in Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA 94 Ora nge C o ast • February 2022
25261 Paseo de Valencia, Suite 2 Laguna Hills, CA 92637 949-951-7988 drgarbacea.com
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CRAIG C. THIEDE, DDS SoCal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Craig Thiede has had the privilege of serving the Orange County area for almost thirty years. Dr. Thiede’s experience and expertise has given him a reputation as a premiere oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Southern California. SoCal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a full office and hospitalbased practice. Surgery in the office encompasses removal of failing teeth, wisdom teeth, pathology as well as implants. Dr. Thiede places over 600 implants a year. In the hospital, Dr. Thiede treats facial trauma, performs orthognathic surgery, cleft palate and facial reconstruction. Born in Barstow, Dr. Thiede’s early years were spent in Yermo, California. His pre-teen and teenage years were spent in Hacienda Heights, California. It was during these years that Dr. Thiede decided that he would like to have a career in dentistry. He did his undergraduate work at The University
of Southern California and then moved to New York to attend New York University, College of Dentistry. While in dental school Dr. Thiede decided to further his education and become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. After graduation, Dr. Thiede continued with his oral and maxillofacial surgery training at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. In 1993, Dr. Thiede returned home to Orange County and started his practice in the city of Tustin. Dr. Thiede believes first and foremost in doing the right treatment for the right reasons, period. He believes his patients would want to be treated as if they were family members. Dr. Thiede believes that it is his compassion and drive to provide the best possible treatment for his patients in a comfortable and safe environment that has given him his excellent reputation and allowed SoCal to expand. Because SoCal has
continued to grow, Dr. Thiede has recently built a new state of the art surgical center. By bringing in a new oral surgeon, Dr. Naman Desai, SoCal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been able to serve more patients in the Southern California area. Dr. Thiede and the SoCal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team would love to assist you with your oral surgical needs. If you would like more information, you may visit www. socaloralsurgery.com or follow us on Facebook.
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STEVEN A. MIYAMOTO, DDS Fullerton Oral Surgery
Oral and MaxillofacialSurgeon Dr. Steven A. Miyamoto specializes in using growth factors and stem cells to expedite healing after surgery. His practice includes pinhole surgery for gingival recession, wisdom teeth removal, diagnosing and treating facial pain, facial injuries and Osteonecrosis, as well as dental implant and bone grafting procedures. He completed his residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey after graduating from UCLA Dental School. Dr. Miyamoto teaches continuing education classes, and serves as general anesthesia inspector for the California Dental Board along with volunteering at several other professional committee boards.
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NAZ HAQUE, DDS Market Place Dentistry
At Market Place Dentistry, we have transformed and strengthened our safety and infection control protocols to meet the challenges of these times. Health and wellbeing can never be underestimated again. We are proud to announce that we will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations at our office and through a mobile vaccination program to help flatten the curve and help our community return to their lives. We continue to invest in technology like Laser Dentistry, Intraoral Cameras, iTero Scanner, Digital X-rays, Dental Implants, Custom “One Visit” crowns, and our most recent addition of a 3-D Cone Beam CT imaging system. This technology will help create an Implant Dentistry program that offers our patients endless options for teeth replacement. Combined with our sleep dentistry program, we can offer advanced treatment while you sleep. “Our ultimate goal is to keep our patients healthy and smiling.” We have been honored to serve Orange County over the past decade, but especially through the challenges of the past year. We are grateful for the relationships we have built with our community of smiles and their support.
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS • St. Joseph Hospital • Corona Regional Medical Center • La Veta Surgery Center SERVICES • Laser Dentistry • One Visit Crowns • Porcelain Veneers • Invisalign • Implant Supported Bridge • Implants • Non Surgical Root Canal Therapy • Periodontal Therapy • Sports Dentistry • TMJ Treatment
MEMBERSHIPS • Hospital Dentistry Member • American Dental Association • California Dental Association • Orange County Dental Society • Special Care Dentistry Association • International Congress of Oral Implantologists • American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry 2925 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782 714-505-0123 mympd.net
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GENERAL DENTISTRY
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PROSTHODONTICS
• Green Dental Medicine
• Fullerton Oral Surgery
• Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry of Laguna Hills
280 Newport Center Drive, Suite 230 Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-706-0777 greendentalmedicine.com
• Market Place Dentistry 2925 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92782 714-505-0123 mympd.net
113 West Amerige Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 714-525-1178 fullertonoralsurgery.com
• SoCal Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
25261 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 2 Laguna Hills, CA 92637 949-951-7988 lagunahillsprosthodontics.com
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