ISMILE DENTAL CARE - Key Persons
Your smile is important to me. That's why I became a dentist! My staff and I work hard to create a fun and friendly atmosphere at iSmile Dental Care so that you and your family will not only feel comfortable but will enjoy coming to see us.
I obtained my Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from University of the Philippines in 1996. After that, I completed a postgraduate residency program in Oral Surgery at the Philippine General Hospital. In 1998, I became a full time dentist with a private practice. In 2006, I moved to Southern California where I worked in both corporate and private dental settings. On August 8, 2010 I opened iSmile Dental Care in Lakewood. It was a very proud moment for me!
Since that time, I have been privileged to serve the wonderful community of Lakewood and its neighboring cities. I am a big believer in minimally invasive dentistry and I strive to bring the very best dental care to my patients. This includes using state of the art technology and continually developing my skills and knowledge. I regularly attend dental seminars and workshops around the country to make sure I know what the latest developments are in the industry to serve my patients better.
When I am not in the office I really enjoy cooking and spending time with my family and friends.
I believe every person deserves a healthy smile. As your dentist, it is my hope to help you achieve this goal. To reach this, I aim to develop long-standing, trusting relationships with my patients by giving the best available treatment possible.
Originally from the Bay Area, I moved to the Midwest to receive my undergraduate degree in Biology with a Minor in Music from Washington University in St. Louis. From there, I returned to California to obtain my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the nearby University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry in 2018. Afterwards, I completed a hospital-based residency in the Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, CA and worked with veterans at the Fresno VA facility. Now, at iSmile, I hope to continue to bring evidence-based dentistry care to all of my patients so they can reach oral health.
In my free time, I love to go hiking and exploring different restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area.