Doctors And Staff - BackUp
DR. CLARA LEE
Pediatric Dentist
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DR. ANNA CHAND
Pediatric Dentist |
DR. LANI CHANG
Pediatric Dentist |
DR. YVONNE LEE
Pediatric Dentist |
DR. JENNIFER WU
Orthodontist |
Dr. PRIYA GANJU
Adult & Cosmetics
(Capistrano Location Only) |
 NANCY
Irvine
Practice Admin. |
 JESSICA
Capistrano
Practice Admin. |
 SARA
Schedule
Coordinator |
KIRSTIE
Patient Coordinator |
REBECCA
Patient
Coordinator |
CINTHYA
Financial Coordinator |
 GINA RDA
Clinical Coordinator |
JENNY RDA
Dental Assistant |
 LAURA RDA
Dental Assistant |
JESSICA
CCD
Practice Admin. |
SANDRA
RDA |
CRYSTAL
Front Office Assistant |
 DIANE RDA
Dental Assistant |
ERNESTINE RDA
Dental Assistant |
 MIHAELA RDA
Dental Assistant |
 ANGELICA RDA
Dental Assistant |
JESSE DA
Dental Assistant |
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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 6 year old son and 3 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.
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 Board Certified Diplomat 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 expecting her first child, a baby girl this April and is looking forward to motherhood.
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.
DR. YVONNE LEE
"The best part of my day is seeing a previously anxious child leave their dental visit with a smile and a proud sense of accomplishment."
Dr. Yvonne grew up in Southern California. After receiving her bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, she moved to the East Coast to attend the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry. While in dental school, she realized that she loved working with children. Dr. Yvonne completed her pediatric residency at UCLA where she served as the Chief Resident. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and really enjoys her career.
In her spare time, Dr. Yvonne enjoys discovering new hiking trails in Southern California, yoga, and traveling to different corners of the world with her husband, Bryant, who is an Optometrist in Irvine. She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, the Orange County Dental Society, and the Orange County Women's Dental Association.
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. Lani 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. Lani 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, son and daughter. Dr. Chang enjoys traveling, reading, and trying out gourmet restaurants! She is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Board of Pediatric Dentists, Orange County Women's Dental Society and the USC Pediatric Dentistry Alumni Association.
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, 2 boys and baby girl. When not creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Wu enjoys outdoor activities including running, snowboarding, tennis and camping.
Dr. PRIYA GANJU
Dr. Priya was born and raised in Houston, Texas and has been in practice for over 15 years. She recently moved to Orange County and is excited to get to know and serve patients in the area. Dr. Priya obtained her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the prestigious six year dental program at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry. Besides being only one of fifteen students nationwide to be admitted into the program, Dr. Priya was also selected as a Chancellor's Scholar each year that she attended. Upon graduating, Dr. Priya continued her commitment to staying abreast of the latest technologies, procedures and materials through hundreds of hours of continuing education courses taught by worldwide experts in their given fields.
JENNY RDA"Everyone that works here has a genuine passion for Dentistry."
Jenny is a very active girl and a new mom to a beautiful little girl. She enjoys playing competitive soccer with her husband when they have free time... which is a little tougher these days with the new addition to their family.
LAURA RDA
"I really love working with children."
Laura has a way with children and is just a fun person to be around. Laura is a wife and mother of 3. She enjoys traveling, photography and spending time with her family at the beach.
DIANE 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.
MIHAELA RDA"A smile may be the simplest act of kindness and one that is understood all over the world."
Mihaela has worked in the field of Dentistry for over 25 years. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with her little patients to teach them about dental care. Mihaela strives to provide the most professional service possible and also an experience that children and families can smile about. Mihaela was born in Romania. She enjoys cooking, traveling, dancing, bike riding, staying healthy and spending time with her family. She is the proud mother of a daughter who has a doctorate in psychology and a son who has a masters in business.
ERNESTINE RDA
"I love making kids smile!"
Ernie is an active grandmother of 2 and has been a dental assistant for over 15 years. She is outgoing and loves people. She enjoys biking, cooking, and taking care of her orchids.
JESSICA RDA"Working with kids has always been a fun and rewarding part of my life."
Jessica always has a smile on her face and is like a big kid herself so our patients love her! Jessica enjoys painting, watching movies, and riding bikes at the park with her two young daughters.
ANGELICA RDA"I feel strongly about being able to give every patient the opportunity to enhance his/her smile with the utmost care and compassion. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing the smiles of our patients when they are completed with treatment."
Angelica has been in the dental field for over 15 years. She has a wide range of skills as she has worked in pediatrics, orthodontics and general dentistry as well. In her spare time Angelica enjoys running, yoga and spending quality time with family and friends.
SANDRA
"I've been in the dental field for over 22 yrs. Working with children has been the best experience ever."
Sandra is married and has 2 kids, Andrew (19), and Janai (12). She grew up in LA but moved to the OC in 2002. She enjoys attending Angel's games with her family.
CRYSTAL
"I love working at Irvine Children's Dentistry. Every one here is so friendly and genuine."
Crystal is a student who enjoys the dental field. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a huge Disneyland fan!
NANCY"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.
JESSICA"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.
GINA 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.
KIRSTIE"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.
SARA"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 Scheduling Coordinator. She plans to study Business someday. She enjoys reading and her dream is to one day move to Seattle to open up a bakery.
REBECCA
"I've been in the dental field for over 14 years and I love it!"
Rebecca is a busy mom of 2. She enjoys family time, cooking and traveling.