TOWN CENTRE DENTAL GROUP - Key Persons

Dr. Hoa Audette is committed to helping patients improve their oral health and maintain a beautiful and confident smile. She and her team hold the highest standards of excellence. Dr. Audette graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology at UCLA in Westwood, California. She then went to rival, USC, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and her Doctoral of Dental Surgery, graduating at the top of her class with the highest honors as an Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a national dental honor society distinction awarded to the top 12% of each graduating dental class in the nation. Upon graduating, she externed at the rural health clinic in central coast servicing the low access to dental care patients. Dr. Audette has extensive training in the fields of cosmetic, restorative, and preventative oral health dentistry. She is committed to staying current with the latest techniques and innovations in dentistry and has received many awards for her talent in the field of dentistry as well as her contributions to the community. Among the awards bestowed to Dr. Audette are the Colgate Bright Smile Award, which recognized Dr. Audette's outstanding efforts towards improving the oral health of inner-city children, and the USC Faculty Award, for her dedication to training future dental students who serve in USC's School of Dentistry mobile clinics. She has been awarded San Diego Industrial Leader in her field by the San Diego Celebrating Woman Award and has appeared on San Diego News 8 and 10 for Positively San Diego for her contribution with the community. She is also a Finalist of the National Women of Influence Awards for California and the author of articles such as "Dentists Saving Lives" in the San Diego Facets magazine which spotlights dentists at the forefront of early oral cancer detection from routine dental visits. Dr. Audette sits on the Oral Health Advisory Board of San Diego County where she helps address the challenges of San Diego oral health and implement programs to improve oral health of San Diego communities. She also sits on the Board of Directors for San Diego Dental Society and is one of sixteen dentists' representative delegates of the CDA for San Diego. She has served on the CDA peer review and holds professional memberships with the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, the San Diego County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry and Spears Education Study Club. In her free time, she enjoys discovering eateries in San Diego with her Chef husband, eight-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter.

Dr. Jade Tran has been practicing for over ten years and is a San Diego native. After attending University of California, San Diego for undergrad, she went on to complete her DDS at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. Aside from her passion of delivering the highest quality of care, she truly enjoys building relationships with her patients. Dr. Tran is an active member of the American Dental Association, The California Dental Association, and the San Diego County Dental Association. Outside of the office, she loves to explore new restaurants and travel with her husband and two kids.

Dr. Crow is a Board Certified Periodontist and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology with over 20 years of experience in the field of dentistry. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, he received an additional year of hospital based training by completing a General Practice Residency at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA. After 5 years practicing general dentistry, Dr. Crow returned to school and completed a 3 year residency in Periodontics. During that same time, he earned a Masters of Science degree in Health Services from The George Washington University. After 7 years in private practice in the Seattle are, he returned to San Diego where he maintains a practice limited to Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. Dr. Crow received his doctor of dental medicine from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and completed his Periodontics residency at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA and the Naval Post-Graduate Dental School General Dentist at First Dental Battalion. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and a member of the American Academy of Periodontology. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and cheering for the Padres with his beautiful wife Lena and their two children.

Job Titles:

• Registered Dental Hygienist

Lorraine has been a dental hygienist for 45 years and is happy to say that the last 40 years have been with Town Centre Dental Group. She graduated from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where she earned her Register in Dental Hygiene Degree and moved to San Diego thereafter. Each day at Town Centre provides Lorraine with another opportunity for her to see her wonderful, loyal patients. Together with her patients, Lorraine has worked to maintain those healthy smiles through patient comfort, communication and education. She values her relationship and the trust that her patients have placed in her. Being at Town Centre Dental Group for over 40 years have allowed Lorraine to provide comprehensive oral hygiene care to almost 3 generations of dental patients. She is well loved for her gentle touch, her meticulousness, and her compassion for both her career and patient.

Job Titles:

• Registered Dental Hygienist

Melissa completed her education at San Diego University where she received a bachelor's Degree in Biology. Thereafter, she earned her dental hygiene program at Southwestern College. Her passion for dental hygiene continues to grow every time she sees her patients. She is happy to have 1 hour entire dedicated to cleaning and providing oral hygiene care to her patients. Centered on great communication, she strives to promote optimal oral hygiene care for all of her patients. Melissa is sweet and gentle. She is loved by her patients for her gentle touch and her oral hygiene education that she delivers to every patient at Town Centre.

Job Titles:

• Registered Dental Hygienist

Sam has been a part of Town Centre Dental Group since August of 2014. He started as a dental assistant and continued his passion to become a hygienist to continue care for his patients. Sam has over 10 years of experience as a dental assistant, enabling him to provide excellent care and service to his patients. Sam understands that being in a dental office is an uncomfortable situation and he tries his best to make each patient feel at ease when providing periodontal therapy. He has a very caring personality that allows him to read his patients and address his patient's needs. Sam is known by his patient as very thorough and meticulous. On Sam days off, if you don't see him working out, he is with his family and friends. Sam looks forward to helping his patients have a great smile and enjoy their dental experience.