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TOP DENTISTS OF O.C. 2023

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DENTAL PROFESSIONALS

CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS AS SOME OF THE BEST IN OUR AREA

ENDODONTICS

Richard Angell

Newport Beach

949-640-0020

Steven W. Baba Orange

714-953-1000

David C. Beachler Orange 714-637-0976

Daniel J. Boehne

Dana Point 949-441-5965

John R. Buoncristiani

Corona Del Mar

949-763-3004

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

Joseph H. Greiner Anaheim

714-774-8360

Bruce R. Harkins Newport Beach 949-721-4007

Rodney D. Ida

Tustin

714-547-8494

Lee R. Ingersoll Santa Ana 714-569-1128

Samuel Ip

Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-4819

Reza Izadi Lake Forest 949-305-0202

Lars Björn Jönsson

Laguna Hills 949-581-8890

Dale W. Jung Huntington Beach 714-847-8488

Jeffrey Kawilarang Fullerton 714-738-6651

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 Otis Corona Del Mar 949-763-3004

Joseph L. Packer Irvine 949-274-7677

Jeffrey R. Pene Newport Beach

949-644-0595

Reid V. Pullen Brea 714-529-9029

Wyatt D. Simons San Clemente 949-498-2115

Douglas S. Szeto Lake Forest 949-305-0202

Anita Tomkoria Orange 714-639-3200

Richard C. Wittenauer

Newport Beach

949-729-2200

GENERAL DENTISTRY

Kareem N. Abraham Santa Ana 714-543-8396

Farzin Allameh

Newport Coast 949-706-1711

Lisa Angelici Fountain Valley 714-847-2650

Alexandria N. Arditti

Huntington Beach

714-677-8469

Melinda L. Beck Irvine 949-396-3803

Susan Bollinger

Newport Beach

949-759-7007

Jeff Coleman Huntington Beach

714-847-7733

Vanessa G. Cruz

Mission Viejo

949-458-2088

William R. Dapper San Clemente

949-492-1984

Dimple Desai

Newport Beach

949-647-4227

Ahmed Elgazar

Tustin

714-838-1199

Arnold C. Frankenberger

Newport Beach

949-646-8822

Dominic Gaspar

Huntington Beach

714-963-3555

Manreet P. Grewal Costa Mesa

714-545-0429

Naz Haque Tustin

714-505-0123

Richard A. Harder Irvine

949-501-7077

Christopher Hatae

Fullerton

714-870-0356

Abel J. Hernandez

Fullerton

714-870-0356

Ryan Hong Anaheim

714-998-2553

Nolan Jangaard Irvine

949-551-2024

Joyce Kahng Costa Mesa

949-642-0608

Randall Kanemaki Buena Park

714-827-2545

Aimee S. Kang

Huntington Beach

714-846-1386

Armaghan Kayhan

Irvine

949-559-6988

Roy Kim Foothill Ranch

949-830-2003

TOP DENTISTS OF O.C. 2023

Brian A. Lassiter Orange 714-997-2735

Ursula Levine Irvine 949-727-9600

Jayne M. Mckay

Huntington Beach 714-846-4411

Eric Moon Irvine

949-559-5900

Ann Nguyen Irvine 949-552-5055

Kaveh Niknia

Newport Beach 949-650-6111

Scott L. Rice Irvine 949-238-6755

Jeffrey C. Robertson Irvine 714-838-7272

Ronald K. Shimoide Anaheim 714-635-8653

James G. Shunk

Laguna Niguel 949-443-5000

Peter Smrecek

Newport Beach 949-759-8606

Andrew Spath Corona Del Mar 949-979-6605

Alain Toca Garden Grove 714-539-8994

Quan Tran Irvine 949-559-1814

Michael Yang

Tustin 714-547-9194

Desiree Yazdan Newport Beach 949-644-6988

Sean H. Yu Irvine 949-552-5500

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

Michael Phillip Blum Anaheim 714-772-2200

Heena Chandra Los Alamitos 562-598-4683

Ameet Chopra Santa Ana 714-953-6881

Adam T. Clark Aliso Viejo 949-202-4420

TOP DENTISTS OF O.C. 2023

David R. Cummings

Mission Viejo

949-586-7000

Farzin Farshidi

Tustin

714-838-4141

Sharo Fatehi

Laguna Niguel

949-472-3737

Bao-Thy N. Grant Orange

714-771-7677

Austin Hoover Santa Ana

714-835-8873

Daniel Hsu Irvine

949-679-3470

Young Jun Placentia

657-216-1617

Eric Kim Irvine

949-453-9797

Ryan Kriwanek Newport Beach

949-760-1661

Michael W. Marshall Huntington Beach

714-766-6560

Thomas Michaelis Newport Beach

949-760-1661

Steven A. Miyamoto

Fullerton

714-525-1178

Je rey Nguyen Irvine 949-679-3470

Solomon Poyourow

Los Alamitos 562-598-4683

MYTHS DENIED

How much do you really know about oral health? Garden Grovebased dentist Carly Barrett dispels some of the most common dental myths.

Sanford L. Ratner Santa Ana

714-835-7771

Nader K. Salib Mission Viejo 949-484-0987

Beau McKenzie Soares Anaheim 714-974-5906

Jason Straw Irvine 949-727-7000

David R Telles Huntington Beach 714-766-6560

Craig C. Thiede Tustin

714-519-2801

Lisa N. Tran Santa Ana 714-835-7771

Suzin Um Foothill Ranch 949-203-3177

Ron An Vuong Fountain Valley 714-444-2274

Monty C. Wilson Santa Ana 714-835-7771

Daniel Yang Yorba Linda 714-961-0907

ORTHODONTICS

Hal Barkate Newport Beach

949-722-9010

Douglas D. Baum

Tustin

714-544-8030

by ANASTACIA GRENDA

MYTH 1

MY GUMS BLEED WHEN I FLOSS, SO I SHOULD STOP. “It sounds counterintuitive, but bleeding often means people should floss more. Healthy gums won’t bleed, so that’s a sign they need to be flossing and brushing. Some people also aren’t flossing correctly, which is why we have a lot of demos and educational materials in our o ce so we can encourage people to learn how to floss properly.”

MYTH 2 MY PARENTS HAD BAD TEETH, SO I PROBABLY WILL, TOO. “Genetics does play a role, but there are a lot of other factors that play into oral health—just because your dad had cavities or your mom had dentures doesn’t mean you will, too. If people can commit to a healthier lifestyle and better hygiene, they don’t have to see history repeat itself. I talk a lot about nutrition with my patients and how processed foods cause many issues. Proper breathing and hydration can also help you avoid dry mouth, which may make you more prone to gum disease and decay. You want to create a healthy oral microbiome.”

MYTH 3 I GRIND MY TEETH AT NIGHT BECAUSE I’M STRESSED. “That can be true in some cases but grinding or clenching can also be caused by an underlying, often undiagnosed, breathing or musculoskeletal condition. A lot of issues contribute not just to grinding, but many other oral problems, and people don’t make those connections. That’s why we try to educate our patients as much as possible, so they have that awareness.”

Anita Bhavnani

Yorba Linda 714-777-4080

Bart Boulton Cypress 714-826-6770

Chuck Carlson Huntington Beach 714-410-7078

Debra Cook Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-7820

John DiGiovanni Newport Beach 949-640-0202

Sharif Elbayoumy

Tustin 714-832-9151

Glenn Frial Laguna Niguel 949-276-2105

Andrew T. Harner

Huntington Beach 714-842-9933

Hedi Kermani Newport Beach 949-640-5050

Enoch Kim Irvine 949-472-9155

C. Jack Lee Fullerton 714-871-8343

Deborah A. Lee Fullerton

714-253-5333

Samuel S. Lee Irvine 949-262-9567

Michael S. Lyons Placentia 714-993-3500

Ma hew D. Macginnis Fullerton 714-253-5333

Evelyn Y. Maruko Anaheim Hills 714-685-3890

James M. Meeks

Ladera Ranch 949-347-2525

Robert E. Meister

Laguna Hills 949-770-3161

Shawn Miller Orange 714-639-1061

Howard M. Nakamura

Trabuco Canyon 949-858-4626

Philip Nisco

Fountain Valley 714-979-1400

Vicki E. Okamoto Costa Mesa 714-546-5170

Taylor M. Olsen San Juan Capistrano 949-542-7799

Thomas P. Rose Fountain Valley 714-964-0021

Simon Shung Irvine 949-264-3314

Noland D. Soo Huntington Beach 714-842-7775

Heidi Starnes Newport Beach 949-720-8145

Mario Tai Irvine 949-892-6888

Sophia Updike Irvine 949-870-9713

Steven R. Wynn Newport Beach 949-642-2626

James J. Zahrowski Tustin 714-544-5345

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Azi Ardakani Laguna Hills 949-342-1484

Robin Reiko Arita Huntington Beach 714-968-8989

Tina Azin Rancho Santa Margarita 949-709-5437

Jaclyn W. Bae (Hui) Yorba Linda 714-660-1890

Dimitri G. Bizoumis Huntington Beach 714-898-3882

Leslie Butler Fullerton 714-680-9500

Kent Do Santa Ana 714-557-5437

TOP DENTISTS OF O.C. 2023

Nasem Dunlop

Foothill Ranch

949-668-0686

Bozhena Fisher

Newport Beach

949-640-0501

John Guijon

Huntington Beach

714-847-2566

Geoffrey M. Hersch

Newport Beach

949-644-0611

Brian Hong

Fullerton

714-992-5437

Phyllis Kawada

La Habra

562-690-3750

Ilhyun Kim

San Juan Capistrano

949-786-1383

Quy Nguyen Kim

Fountain Valley

714-549-0911

Steven T. Le

Westminster

714-766-4411

Tra Le Tustin

714-368-3334

Clara Lee Irvine

949-786-0800

Jacob Lee

San Clemente

949-361-2838

Richard Lee

Fullerton

714-992-5437

Yvonne Lee

Irvine

949-786-0800

Kathleen S. Lim

Tustin

714-838-9120

Christian Lopez Newport Beach

949-777-5902

Rabin Marfatia Irvine

949-299-1111

Laura McCormack Irvine

949-252-9950

Richard P. Mungo

Huntington Beach 714-841-4990

Jeanne Nguyen Rancho Santa Margarita 949-858-5150

David H. Okawachi

Anaheim 714-635-1170

Lydia Park Huntington Beach 714-841-4990

Maryam M. Pearose Foothill Ranch

949-716-2800

Mary R. Pham Placentia 714-528-8252

Shiva Roghani

Tustin

714-832-1343

Brian J. Saunders

Yorba Linda 714-996-2200

Amit A. Shah

Huntington Beach

714-698-9950

Graciela Sullivan

Huntington Beach 714-377-2628

Eddie Surger Newport Beach

949-640-0501

Samuel Wu Mission Viejo

949-594-3881

Shaul Yehezkel

Irvine

949-559-0674

PERIODONTICS

Michael Almaraz

Newport Beach

949-640-9475

Akemi Arzouman

Orange

714-744-9100

Michael J. Arzouman

Orange

714-744-9100

Ayman A. Balshe

Anaheim

714-998-2956

Steven J. Bounds

Irvine

949-857-1053

Justin M. Braga Huntington Beach

714-587-9094

Nicholas Caplanis

Mission Viejo

949-830-1322

John M. Cargasacchi

Cerritos

562-865-0196

Donald S. Clem

Fullerton

714-441-0436

Fartash

Farkhondehkish

Laguna Hills

949-770-0548

Rebecca Hart

Tustin

714-544-2220

Patrick L. Huston

Tustin

714-730-7877

Kian Kar Mission Viejo

949-830-1322

Ramtin Khaef Cypress 714-581-8585

Clara Kim Irvine

714-368-3319

Luis Kim

Newport Beach 949-644-0680

Cliff Lee

Orange 714-637-1600

Sheldon Lu

Tustin 714-835-4441

Iman Madi

Mission Viejo 949-830-1322

James Mata Santa Ana 714-556-5156

Jeffrey J. McCullough

Los Alamitos 714-484-8700

Marlene A. Miller

Tustin 714-544-5337

Mark J. Redd

Laguna Woods 949-581-6641

Peter A. Russo Huntington Beach 714-842-2515

Ajay B. Setya Mission Viejo 949-482-6089

Stephen Shepherd

Tustin 714-544-2220

Coury Staadecker Newport Beach 949-386-8911

Nelson T. Yen

Fullerton 714-441-0436

PROSTHODONTICS

Stephen G. Alfano Newport Beach 949-205-1259

Jesse Duncan

Newport Beach 949-220-0475

Anthony P. Gabriel Orange

714-771-7555

Antoanela Garbacea

Laguna Hills 949-951-7988

Mark A. George Orange 714-953-1000

Gregory Guichet Orange 714-771-7555

Daniel Kantarovich Orange 714-953-1000

James W. Kim Irvine 714-368-3319

Nelson Lowe Santa Ana 714-550-7474

Gianmarco O’Brien Orange 714-953-1000

Kent T. Ochiai

Tustin 714-542-9606

Robert L. Simon Fullerton 714-525-5200

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 dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and endodontics, asking them to reveal the best 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.

Endodontics

Richard Angell III Newport Beach 949-640-0020

Steven W. Baba Orange 714-953-1000 ext. 2

David C. Beachler Orange 714-637-0976

Daniel J. Boehne Dana Point 949-441-5965

John R. Buoncristiani Corona Del Mar 949-763-3004

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

Joseph H. Greiner Anaheim 714-774-8360

Bruce R. Harkins Newport Beach 949-721-4007

Rodney D. Ida Tustin 714-547-8494

Lee R. Ingersoll Santa Ana 714-569-1128

Samuel Ip Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-4819

Reza Izadi Lake Forest 949-305-0202

Lars Björn Jönsson Laguna Hills 949-581-8890

Dale W. Jung Victorville 760-881-3636

Jeffrey Kawilarang Fullerton 714-738-6651

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 Otis Corona Del Mar 949-763-3004

Joseph L. Packer Irvine 949-274-7677

Jeffrey R. Pene Newport Beach 949-644-0595

Reid V. Pullen Brea 714-529-9029

Wyatt D. Simons San Clemente 949-498-2115

Douglas S. Szeto Lake Forest 949-305-0202

Anita Tomkoria Orange 714-639-3200

Richard C. Wittenauer Newport Beach 949-729-2200

General Dentistry

Kareem N. Abraham Santa Ana 714-543-8396

Farzin Allameh Newport Coast 949-706-1711

Lisa Angelici Fountain Valley 714-847-2650

Alexandria N. Arditti Huntington Beach 714-677-8469

Melinda L. Beck Irvine 949-396-3803

Susan Bollinger Newport Beach 949-759-7007

Jeff Coleman Huntington Beach 714-847-7733

Vanessa G. Cruz Mission Viejo 949-458-2088

William R. Dapper San Clemente 949-492-1984

Dimple Desai Newport Beach 949-647-4227

ABEL J. HERNANDEZ, DDS

Coyote Hills Family Dentistry

“A big misconception in cosmetic dentistry is that teeth need to be big, bright and white,” says Dr. Abel Hernandez, “when in reality the focus should be on symmetry and harmony with the patient’s facial features.”

With their fantastic team at Coyote Hills Family Dentistry, Dr. Abel and his partner Dr. Chris Hatae have created “A Modern Dental Experience” in which patient care has become much more comfortable, precise, and predictable. By utilizing the newest advances in modern technology like intraoral digital impressions, CBCT, 3D printing, and same day CEREC crowns they will change how you’ll experience the dentist forever.

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301 West Bastanchury Road, Suite 20 Fullerton, CA 92835 714-870-0356

coyotehillsfamilydentistry.com

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

• 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

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 board-certified Prosthodontist and Implantologist, Dr. Garbacea provides her patients with the most advanced treatment options and state-of-the-art technology for healthy, beautiful smiles.

“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.”

Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry of Laguna Hills 25261 Paseo de Valencia, suite 2 Laguna Hills, CA 92637 949-951-7988 drgarbacea.com

Ahmed Elgazar Tustin 714-838-1199

Arnold C. Frankenberger Newport Beach 949-646-8822

Dominic Gaspar Huntington Beach 714-963-3555

Manreet P. Grewal Costa Mesa 714-545-0429

Naz Haque Tustin 714-505-0123

Richard A. Harder Jr. Irvine 949-501-7077

Christopher Hatae Fullerton 714-870-0356

Abel J. Hernandez Fullerton 714-870-0356

Ryan Hong Anaheim 714-998-2553

Nolan Jangaard Irvine 949-551-2024

Joyce Kahng Costa Mesa 949-642-0608

Randall Kanemaki Buena Park 714-827-2545

Aimee S. Kang Huntington Beach 714-846-1386

Armaghan Kayhan Irvine 949-559-6988

Roy Kim Foothill Ranch 949-830-2003

Brian A. Lassiter Orange 714-997-2735

Ursula Levine Irvine 949-727-9600

Jayne M. Mckay Huntington Beach 714-846-4411

Roger Miya Whittier 562-943-1055

Eric Moon Irvine 949-559-5900

Ann Nguyen Irvine 949-552-5055

Kaveh Niknia Newport Beach 949-650-6111

Scott L. Rice Irvine 949-238-6755

Jeffrey C. Robertson Irvine 714-838-7272

Ronald K. Shimoide Anaheim 714-635-8653

James G Shunk Upland 909-982-0010

Peter Smrecek Newport Beach 949-759-8606

Andrew Spath Corona Del Mar 949-979-6605

Alain Toca Garden Grove 714-539-8994

Quan Tran Irvine 949-559-1814

Michael Yang Tustin 714-547-9194

Desiree Yazdan Newport Beach 949-644-6988

Sean H. Yu Irvine 949-552-5500

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

Michael Phillip Blum Anaheim 714-772-2200

Heena Chandra Los Alamitos 562-598-4683

Ameet Chopra Santa Ana 714-953-6881

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

Bao-Thy N. Grant Orange 714-771-7677

Austin Hoover Santa Ana 714-835-8873

Daniel Hsu Irvine 949-679-3470

STEVEN A. MIYAMOTO, DDS

Fullerton Oral Surgery

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Steven A. Miyamoto specializes in using growth factors and stem cells to expedite healing after surgery. His practice includes wisdom teeth removal, pinhole surgery for gingival recession, 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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113 West Amerige Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832 714-525-1178

fullertonoralsurgery.com

KAREEM ABRAHAM, DDS, FAGD, MAGD

Lifetime Smiles of OC

Dr. Kareem Abraham has always been passionate about creating beautiful smiles that look and feel amazing. Growing up, he liked to work with his hands, often building models or studying blueprints in his free time. He also enjoys getting to know people, and thanks to all of these factors, by the time he went to college, he knew that he wanted to become a dentist. After graduation he spent his residency in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in Conservative Cosmetic Dentistry and Veneers, where he went through intensive training. After residency, Dr. Abraham started his practice in Minneapolis with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry in order to create the most natural looking smiles. With a pioneering spirit, he set out to master the art of porcelain veneers, passing rigorous examinations to earn the Fellowship then Mastership from the Academy of General Dentistry. These prestigious achievements recognize Dr. Abraham’s dedication to the best possible patient care and the highest levels of excellence in the art and science of cosmetic dentistry. He is an official Certified Digital Smile Designer by DSD coachman.

Dr. Abraham offers patient-centered care with a “one-patient-at-a-time approach.” His belief has always been that rushed, high-volume care results in complications and failures that could have been prevented. His commitment to uncompromising quality and precision has been the hallmark of his professional career.

“Hearing about a person’s hobbies, interests and lifestyle gives me insight into dental care options that will work for their specific situation,” he says.

Dr. Abraham believed that Orange County would be the optimum location to better serve patients from all around the world who are not confident with their smiles. Over the past 22 years, creating beautiful smiles makes it effortless for him. His reputation has earned him the trust of those who are looking to enhance their physiologic well-being and appearance.

“I’m passionate about using nontraditional approaches in helping my patients attain and maintain a dazzling and healthy smile.”

At LifeTime Smiles of OC, his state-of-the-art practice located in Santa Ana, Dr. Abraham provides comprehensive and advanced dental treatments using innovative technology and techniques to give his patients so many reasons to smile.

Young Jun Placentia 657-216-1617

Eric Kim Irvine 949-453-9797

Ryan Kriwanek Newport Beach 949-760-1661

Michael W. Marshall Huntington Beach 714-766-6560

Beau McKenzie Soares Anaheim 714-974-5906

Thomas Michaelis Newport Beach 949-760-1661

Steven A. Miyamoto Fullerton 714-525-1178

Jeffrey Nguyen Irvine 949-679-3470

Solomon Poyourow Los Alamitos 562-598-4683

Sanford L. Ratner Santa Ana 714-835-7771

Nader K. Salib Mission Viejo 949-484-0987

Jason Straw Irvine 949-727-7000

David R Telles Huntington Beach 714-766-6560

Craig C. Thiede Tustin 714-519-2801

Lisa N. Tran Santa Ana 714-835-7771

Suzin Um Foothill Ranch 949-203-3177

Ron An Vuong Fountain Valley 714-444-2274

Monty C. Wilson Santa Ana 714-835-7771

Daniel Yang Yorba Linda 714-961-0907

Orthodontics

Hal Barkate Newport Beach 949-722-9010

Douglas D. Baum Tustin 714-544-8030

Anita Bhavnani Yorba Linda 714-777-4080

Bart Boulton Cypress 714-826-6770

Chuck Carlson Huntington Beach 714-410-7078

Debra Cook Rancho Santa Margarita 949-589-7820

John DiGiovanni Newport Beach 949-640-0202

Sharif Elbayoumy Tustin 714-832-9151

Glenn Frial Laguna Niguel 949-276-2105

Andrew T. Harner Huntington Beach 714-842-9933

Hedi Kermani Newport Beach 949-640-5050

Enoch Kim Irvine 949-472-9155

Deborah A. Lee Fullerton 714-253-5333

Samuel S. Lee Irvine 949-262-9567

C. Jack Lee Fullerton 714-871-8343

Michael S. Lyons Placentia 714-993-3500

Matthew D. Macginnis Fullerton 714-253-5333

Evelyn Y. Maruko Anaheim Hills 714-685-3890

James M. Meeks Ladera Ranch 949-347-2525

Robert E. Meister Laguna Hills 949-770-3161

Shawn Miller Orange 714-639-1061

Howard M. Nakamura Trabuco Canyon 949-858-4626

Philip Nisco Fountain Valley 714-979-1400

Vicki E. Okamoto Costa Mesa 714-546-5170

Taylor M. Olsen San Juan Capistrano 949-542-7799

Thomas P. Rose Fountain Valley 714-964-0021

NEWPORT ORAL SURGERY

The new year is bringing exciting changes to Newport Oral Surgery. One change that arrived last July is that Dr. Ouzhan B. Kalantari, DDS, MD joined the practice. Dr. Kalantari earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the UCLA School of Dentistry and his Medical Degree (MD) as well as his Oral Surgery certificate at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

When searching for a practice to join, Newport Oral Surgery was the perfect fit. “I was drawn to the scope of oral surgeries— from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) to orthognathic surgery for jaw disorders,” Dr. Kalantari says. Newport Oral Surgery also performs wisdom tooth and dental extractions, bone grafting, facial injuries and tooth fractures. Cuttingedge technology is used for dental implants by pairing the X-Guide surgical system with 3D Cone Beam imaging for accurate and precise placement. The practice will be adding new technology, with a 3D printer joining the 3D imaging techniques currently used.

Newport Oral Surgery’s team of maxillofacial surgeons is headquartered in two locations. Dr. Kalantari joined Vivian Jui,

DDS, in the Irvine office. Thomas R. Michaelis, DDS, MD, and Ryan M. Kriwanek, DDS, MD, are based out of the Newport Beach location. What to be on the lookout for in 2023—a move to a new Irvine office in May. “We’re doubling in size, expanding from three operating rooms to six,” Dr. Kalantari says.

Additionally, Dr. Kalantari says, “All four partners take trauma calls at the Hoag Hospitals, where Dr. Kriwanek is the head of the oral surgery department. This is another aspect of working with Newport Oral Surgery that helps me fulfill my goal of serving the community.”

Simon Shung Irvine 949-264-3314

Noland D. Soo Huntington Beach 714-842-7775

Heidi Starnes Newport Beach 949-720-8145

Mario Tai Irvine 949-892-6888

Sophia Updike Irvine 949-870-9713

Steven R. Wynn Newport Beach 949-642-2626

James J. Zahrowski Tustin 714-544-5345

Pediatric Dentistry

Azi Ardakani Laguna Hills 949-342-1484

Robin Reiko Arita Huntington Beach 714-968-8989

Tina Azin Rancho Santa Margarita 949-709-5437

Jaclyn W. Bae (Hui) Yorba Linda 714-660-1890

Dimitri G. Bizoumis Huntington Beach 714-898-3882

Leslie Butler Fullerton 714-680-9500

Kent Do Santa Ana 714-557-5437

Nasem Dunlop Foothill Ranch 949-668-0686

Bozhena Fisher Newport Beach 949-640-0501

John Guijon Huntington Beach 714-847-2566

Geoffrey M. Hersch Newport Beach 949-644-0611

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 well-being can never be underestimated again. We are proud to announce that we will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations at our offi ce and through a mobile vaccination program to help fl atten 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.

Brian Hong Fullerton 714-992-5437

Phyllis Kawada La Habra 562-690-3750

Ilhyun Kim San Juan Capistrano 949-786-1383

Quy Nguyen Kim Fountain Valley 714-549-0911

Steven T. Le Westminster 714-766-4411

Tra Le Tustin 714-368-3334

Yvonne Lee Irvine 949-786-0800

Clara Lee Irvine 949-786-0800

Richard Lee Fullerton 714-992-5437

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Jacob Lee San Clemente 949-361-2838

Kathleen S. Lim Tustin 714-838-9120

Christian Lopez Newport Beach 949-777-5902

Rabin Marfatia Irvine 949-299-1111

Laura McCormack Irvine 949-252-9950

Richard P. Mungo Huntington Beach 714-841-4990

Jeanne Nguyen Rancho Santa Margarita 949-858-5150

David H. Okawachi Anaheim 714-635-1170

Lydia Park Huntington Beach 714-841-4990

Maryam M. Pearose Foothill Ranch 949-716-2800

Mary R. Pham

Placentia 714-528-8252

Shiva Roghani Tustin 714-832-1343

Brian J. Saunders Yorba Linda 714-996-2200

Amit A. Shah Huntington Beach 714-698-9950

Graciela Sullivan Huntington Beach 714-377-2628

Eddie Surger Newport Beach 949-640-0501

Samuel Wu Mission Viejo 949-594-3881

Shaul Yehezkel Irvine 949-559-0674

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

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Periodontics

Michael Almaraz Newport Beach 949-640-9475

Akemi Arzouman Orange 714-744-9100

Michael J. Arzouman Orange 714-744-9100

Ayman A. Balshe Anaheim 714-998-2956

Steven J. Bounds Irvine 949-857-1053

Justin M. Braga Huntington Beach 714-587-9094

Nicholas Caplanis Mission Viejo 949-830-1322

John M. Cargasacchi Cerritos 562-865-0196

Donald S. Clem III Fullerton 714-441-0436

Calvin Dang Torrance 310-530-7011

Fartash Farkhondehkish Laguna Hills 949-770-0548

Rebecca Hart Tustin 714-544-2220

Patrick L. Huston Tustin 714-730-7877

Kian Kar Mission Viejo 949-830-1322

Ramtin Khaef Cypress 714-581-8585

Luis Kim Newport Beach 949-644-0680

Clara Kim Irvine 714-368-3319

Cliff Lee Orange 714-637-1600

Sheldon Lu Tustin 714-835-4441

Iman Madi Mission Viejo 949-830-1322

James Mata Santa Ana 714-556-5156

Jeffrey J. Mccullough Los Alamitos 714-484-8700

Marlene A. Miller Tustin 714-544-5337

Mark J. Redd

Peter A. Russo Huntington Beach 714-842-2515

Ajay B. Setya Mission Viejo 949-482-6089

Stephen Shepherd Tustin 714-544-2220

Coury Staadecker Newport Beach 949-386-8911

Nelson T. Yen Fullerton 714-441-0436

Prosthodontics

Stephen G. Alfano Newport Beach 949-205-1259

Jesse Duncan Newport Beach 949-220-0475

Anthony P. Gabriel

Antoanela Garbacea Laguna Hills 949-951-7988

Mark A. George Orange 714-953-1000

Gregory Guichet Orange 714-771-7555

Daniel Kantarovich Orange 714-953-1000 ext. 2

James W. Kim Irvine 714-368-3319

Nelson Lowe Santa Ana 714-550-7474

Gianmarco O’Brien Orange 714-953-1000

Kent T. Ochiai Tustin 714-542-9606

Robert L. Simon