DR. CLARA LEE
"My goal is for each of our young patients to grow up to be adults who continue to seek regular dental care without fear or apprehension."
Dr. Lee was born and raised in Southern California. In 1998, Dr. Lee graduated from UCLA's School of Dentistry where she received Honors in several disciplines, as well as recognition for Excellence in Pediatric Dentistry by the American Society of Dentistry for Children. She was also the recipient of the International Award, Health Careers Scholarship throughout her dental school education. Because of her love for working with children, after receiving her Doctorate Dental Degree, Dr. Lee continued her dental education at UCLA and completed a residency program to become a specialist in Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Lee enjoys being active in the community and organizing doctor volunteers to go on dental mission trips. She is also a Public Health Educator and frequently lectures in community centers, hospitals and local schools. In her free time, Dr. Lee enjoys photography, painting, music and going to the beach with her husband and their 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Orange County Dental Society, and the Orange County Women's Dental Society.
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DR. ANNA CHAND
"I believe that childhood experiences are carried with a person into adulthood. That is why we strive to make each dental visit a positive and pleasant one."
Dr. Chand grew up in New York and moved to Irvine at the age of 15. She is a graduate of UCLA's School of Dentistry and was the recipient of the Dean's Scholarship. She is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and was an honors student, graduating Cum Laude from UCI. Dr. Chand enjoys cooking, traveling and leading dental mission teams overseas. She has a heart for underdeveloped countries and is proud to use her dental background to help those in need. She is currently working to open a nonprofit medical/dental facility in Thailand. Dr. Chand is a newlywed and enjoys traveling with her husband Steve.
Dr. Chand is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Orange County Dental Society, and the Orange County Women's Dental Society.
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DR. JENNIFER WU
"I love creating beautiful smiles. It is truly rewarding to see the children after treatment with healthy and balanced smiles."
Dr. Wu is a graduate from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry; one of the top orthodontic programs in the nation. She completed a specialty program in Orthodontics in addition to a Master's Degree in Craniofacial Sciences, and received several research grants and awards. Dr. Wu attends numerous continuing education courses each year to stay on top of the latest trends and techniques in the field of Orthodontics. She uses the most sophisticated and state-of-the-art technology, including self-ligating brackets and Invisalign®, to move teeth efficiently with as little force as possible, in an effort to ease discomfort. Dr. Wu is a member of the ADA, CDA, AAO (American Association of Orthodontists), and PCSO (Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists).
Dr. Wu grew up in San Diego and plans to move to Irvine with her husband and 2 young boys. When not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Wu enjoys outdoor activities including running, snowboarding, tennis and camping.
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DR. LANI CHANG
"I always strive to be a kind and patient dentist. I also want to equip our patients and families with the knowledge and skills to maintain good oral health for their lifetime."
Dr. Chang is a 2003 graduate of the prestigious Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at USC and is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Chang is a wonderful addition to our practice. Kids and parents absolutely love her! She is a Southern Californian native and spent much of her childhood living in Irvine. She resides in Tustin with her husband and son, and is expecting a new baby this April. Dr. Chang enjoys traveling, reading, and trying out gourmet restaurants!
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NANCY GARCIA
"A good working environment is very important to me. Everyone here is friendly, warm and kind. We want our patients to feel like a part of our family."
Nancy is our friendly office manager. She has been in the dental field for over 15 years. Nancy has two young boys, Jacob age 5, and Justin age 10. She loves spending time with her family, cooking, and shopping.
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JESSICA FLORES
"The Environment at both of our offices is so friendly. I really love the way our doctors and staff cater to our families."
Jessica has over 17 years experience in the dental field and will be sure to greet you with a smile at the front desk. Jessica is a happily married mom with 2 beautiful children, ages 4 and 6. She loves going to her kids' soccer games on the weekends.
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KIRSTIE LOMELI
"Our practice is a place where kids feel welcome. The Doctors and Staff are honest people who truly care about providing quality treatment for their patients."
Kirstie is one of our front office receptionists. She has been in the dental field for over 14 years. Kirstie lives in Orange with her husband Orlando and their very active 8 year old son Nathaniel. Kirstie enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
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SARA COLEMAN
"I come from a long line of dentists and have always enjoyed going to the dentist. I love helping to make the patient's experience pleasant and fun."
Sara is our full time front office assistant. She plans to study Business someday. She enjoys reading and her dream is to one day move to Seattle to open up a bakery.
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DANIELLE LE
"I really enjoy Dentistry. I can't wait to be a Dentist someday!"
Danielle is a front office assistant with future aspirations to become a dentist. She is gaining a lot of experience at our practices and looks forward to using her knowledge in dental school.
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GINA DEMONTEVERDE, RDA
"Irvine Children's Dentistry and Capistrano Children's Dentistry both provide a fun and happy environment for the kids. I can't think of a better place to work!"
Gina is our back office manager. What many people do not know about Gina is that she is a dentist from the Philippines. Gina's dental knowledge is extensive due to her educational background and years of experience. She is happily married to her husband Pete and is the proud mother of two children Rachel (age 11), and David (age 8). In her free time, Gina enjoys gardening.
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KRISTY NEUHAUSEN, RDA
"Working in a dental office is what I've wanted to do since I was 8 years old. It's such a joy watching our patients grow up!"
Kristy is our friendly and always smiling part time back office assistant. She juggles working and caring for her 3 beautiful children: Madison (7), Luke (5) and Hudson (9 months). She and her husband enjoy traveling, skiing, camping and rollerblading.
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MARTHA AYALA, RDA
"Of my 30 years in the dental field, these practices are by far the best quality offices I've been in. And I've seen many dental offices!"
Martha has two wonderful children. Her son Fred is an instructor pilot for the Air Force and her daughter Carmen is studying to be a technical theater director. Both Martha and her daughter Carmen are talented artists. On weekends they are often found painting murals throughout Southern California.
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JENNY DOMINGUEZ, RDA
"Everyone that works here has a genuine passion for Dentistry."
Jenny is a very active girl. She balances work and school as she is studying to become a Social Worker. She is also an athletic girl who enjoys playing competitive soccer with her new husband.
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DIANE DIENER, RDA
"I am proud to be a part of the Irvine and Capistrano Children's Dentistry Family."
Diane is a caring and gentle dental assistant with many years of experience in all specialties of Dentistry. She enjoys being active and is an avid swimmer. She also has a unique interest in Aviation history.
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LEANH NGUYEN, RDA
"We all care a lot for our patients. We give our kids lots of attention and love so they feel comfortable here."
Leanh comes from a family of health professionals. As a child, she often traveled with her father, who as a physician, helped communities in need. Leanh has many life experiences as she has lived in different parts of the world (Paris and Africa to name a few!). In her free time, she enjoys swimming, tennis, sewing and eating healthy!
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KATARINA KOVIC, RDA
"The Doctors and Staff here are professional and easy to work with."
Katarina started her dental education in Europe and plans to go to dental school in the States someday. She loves dentistry-especially orthodontics and looks forward to pursuing her dental career. Katarina enjoys soccer, surfing and biking. She rides 100 miles on her bike to San Diego every year.
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KRISTIN FLORES
"I love working with kids because I'm a big kid myself."
Kristin has been in the dental field for 15 years and you will often find her joking and making our patients laugh. She has a wonderful 9 year old son Jonah and she enjoys riding her bike at the beach, snowboarding with her husband, and going to Angel's games.
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