CALIFORNIA SHINE DENTAL - Key Persons
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My name is Dr. Gagan Sandhu. I did my dentistry back in India in 2002. Then I migrated to the US; took my boards. I got trained at the University of Pacific, UCLA and Duggan Study Institute (Loma Linda). And after that, I took my state boards, and I got my DDS.
Dr Sandhu has extensive training and certification in doing implant surgery and has been successfully doing implant surgery since 10 years. Laser certified. Dr. Sandhu has certification from Biolase and is a certified laser Dentist. Performing laser gum therapy, laser whitening, and laser surgeries. Endodontic Certification. Dr. Sandhu has special training in Endodontics and successfully performs RCT with Protaper system and 3 D obturation.
Dr. Sandhu completed the graduate program in dentistry, BDS, in 2002 from the prestigious Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India, with honors in Periodontics. He completed certification in Dental Implants in 2002. Dr Sandhu immigrated to the USA in 2003. He took his dental training at University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco and The Duggan Institute of Dentistry, New Port Beach, California. Dr Sandhu got his California Dental License in 2007.Dr. Sandhu got certification in Invisalign in 2007 and is a Preferred Invisalign Provider.
He enrolled in advanced integrated implant Surgery program for one year at Noble Biocare in 2008. He received certification in dental implant surgery and has since been successfully performing dental implants for many years.
He has gained valuable experience in performing Cosmetic, Restorative, Pediatric, Orthodontic and Implant Dentistry.
He takes pride in continuous training and attending seminars to enhance his skills in dentistry. He believes in the latest dental technology so that he can provide the best dental care to his patients. Dr. Sandhu has thousands of happy and satisfied patients because has deep commitment for patient care and provides the best dental care to his patients.
Dr Sandhu is an active member of the following Associations:
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Santa Clara Dental Association
Dr. Sandhu has been happily married for the last six years and is blessed with a three year old son. He has a very huge circle of friends. He enjoys traveling, reading and music.
The most rewarding part of being a dentist is basically as I was saying, whoever has experienced dental pain, it is really a bad pain. And most of the time for some reason, we have seen patients who have pain to that degree that they aren't able to sleep, they have had these problems for a while. And it's like when the camel's back has to break, and most of the times we've seen it's in the night. So as the night approaches, the pain starts to shoot. I had a patient, if you ask me what was the most rewarding part of being a dentist - this poor gentleman started having pain during the middle of the night, we do take emergency calls so I took his call, we got him in in the morning, he had a very bad, severe infection in one of his mandibular molars, which needed a root canal. So we had to put him on some strong antibiotics, give him some strong pain medicine, drain the tooth out and get the infection out, and he was feeling much better right on the chair itself. So, I would say that was when I felt really good about being a dentist, that the person who was in so much pain, I could get him out of the pain. He of course thanked me, and he came later on and we did his root canal and crown.
Dr. Hesham Amer, a well-known orthodontist in Santa Cruz - California, has been practicing orthodontics for over 20 years and has been teaching the post doctorate program at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco for 12 years. You will find him friendly and always available to address your concerns. He has been lecturing nationally and internationally in the field of orthodontics and on interdisciplinary approach for the best patient treatment outcome. Dr. Hesham Amer is the founder & currently the president of the Dentistry World Study Club (DWSC) based in San Jose, California.
My main practice is in Santa Cruz, California. I joined Dr. Sandhu here three years ago. I actually get to treat more adults and kids. The best time to really get to see the orthodontist is starting early. Actually, the American Association of Orthodontics recommends that each kid gets to see the orthodontist by age seven. The reason for that is that even though the permanent teeth are not fully erupted but you can redo a lot of modification for the growth for the patient at that age that we can not do later on. So typically at age seven would be the best time to start, even though we've been treating patients at age 12, 16, teenagers, all the way to 83 years old, that's my oldest patient.
Actually, treating some of the staff here was actually something that I am proud of. You get to see them every month, every time you get to work here and you get to see the smile on their face, and you're proud that you have achieved that for them, and it's very rewarding if you get to see them on a daily basis.
Dr. Kavitha Ravi believes in improving the oral health of the patients by emphasizing on preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases affecting gums and teeth. Dr. Ravi obtained her Fellowship in Craniofacial Molecular Genetics and Stem Cell Research from UOP Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco and went on medical missions to provide free dental care to cleft lip and palate patients.
She received her DDS degree from UCSF School of Dentistry.
She is a highly trained and experienced dentist with a warm and caring personality. She received her first dental degree from India in 2002 followed by a three year residency program in Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics. She has many years of experience practicing in India before relocating to the U.S.A.
Dr. Ravi continues to stay up to date with the latest advancements in dental technology through continuing education programs and regularly updates her skill sets. She also got her training at The Duggan Institute of Dentistry, California to optimize her functional skills. Her goal is to provide highest quality of dental care to patients of all ages.
She is an active member of American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Clara County Dental Association, and American Cleft Lip and Palate Association.
In her free time, Dr. Ravi loves to travel with her husband and son. She also enjoys painting, cooking and biking.
Job Titles:
- Education / Doctor of Dental Surgery
Dr Kaur is deeply committed to ensuring patient satisfaction by providing excellent dental care.
Her gentle and reassuring manner are especially appreciated by her patients.
She obtained her DDS from the University of California at San Francisco.
The reason I got into dentistry, when I was growing up in India, my grandmother had a pair of dentures made and they didn't fit her that well. So that got me thinking, I wish I could help her, and I thought if I were a dentist I would have probably done a better job, made her more comfortable. So that's when my interest peaked into dentistry.
Dr. Madani received his DMD and post graduate degree in Periodontics from the University of Pennsylvania. He has training in dental implants, bone grafting, pocket reduction, gingival grafting, gum grafting, and crown lengthening. He enjoys nature, soccer, traveling with his family and giving his patients the best smile possible.
Job Titles:
- REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT
Our office is open from 9am - 6pm. Please call (408) 223-9600 to make an appointment.
Our office is open from 9am - 6pm. Please call (408) 223-9600 to make an appointment.
Job Titles:
- INSURANCE and BILLING COORDINATOR
Our office is open from 9am - 6pm. Please call (408) 223-9600 to make an appointment.