Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

BS

La Sierra University, Riverside, CA

Continuing Education

1000+ hours of courses including Endodontics and Implants

Personal Bio

Dr. Rodgers has been practicing dentistry since 1987. He and his wife, Joanna, have been married for over 20 years and have four sons. He enjoys backpacking, running, fishing, riding motorcycles, and miniature gaming.

Personal Quote

"As long as you are my patient, you can expect an endearing attitude towards your treatment needs and comprehensive quality care."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Rodger’s favorite book is Good to Great by Jim Collins, and his favorite movies are the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

DDS

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

California State University, Fullerton, CA

Personal Bio

Dr. Sidhu-Marwaha has been practicing dentistry for nearly 7 years. She and her husband have been married for over 11 years; together they have 2 sons.

Patient Impact

"I remember a patient of mine with severely broken down front teeth, who had forgotten to smile naturally. After his front teeth were restored, he had a renewed self-confidence. It is very gratifying to be able to make a difference in someone's life in a big way."

Personal Favorites

TV Show: "Seinfeld" & "American Idol"

DDS

University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI

BS

Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

Personal Bio

Dr. Dang is recently married and has two dogs.

Personal Quote

"I had too many horrible experiences as a child in the dental chair. I wanted to give everyone a good experience from the beginning, so that they would continue regular care throughout their lives."

Personal Favorites

Book: "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, TV Show: "24" & "Laguna Beach"

DDS

New York University, College of Dentistry, New York, NY

BS

UCI, Irvine, CA

Personal Bio

Dr. Vian and her husband have been married for 5 years; together they have 2 children.

Patient Impact

"During a routine check up I discovered a lesion on the lateral side of a patient's tongue. After a biopsy it was determined that the lesion was cancerous. The lesion was removed and he has been cancer free for 2 years! Everytime he comes in he tells everyone in the waiting room, "my dentist saved my life". It is an honor to have that kind of impact on my patient's lives."

Personal Quote

"A patient can expect a gentle, caring, and very personable dentist who is compassionate to their needs and wants."

DDS

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

BS

Molecular & Cell Biology, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Advanced Education in General Dentistry

University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Pandhoh has been practicing dentistry since 2003. She and her husband have been married for over 3 years; together they have three children. In her spare time, Dr. Pandhoh enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and playing with her children.

Patient Impact

"I treated a patient who had not visited a dentist in over 20 years out of fear. After receiving complete full restorative treatment, he has committed himself to preserving his dental health by making periodontal maintenance appointments every 3 months. Our office has completely changed his attitude towards dentistry."

Personal Quote

"There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dentistry. That's why I give my patients the individualized care they deserve to ensure good oral health. My approach is simple; work with my patients to learn their history, access their needs and arrive at the right treatment."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Pandhoh's favorite TV shows are "Modern Family" and "The Office" and she enjoys vacationing in Hawaii and San Francisco.

DDS

New York University School of Dentistry; New York, NY

BA

Psychology; University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association

Personal Bio

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Najafi enjoys vacationing anywhere tropical, trying new foods, and playing with her teacup Maltese, Zsa Zsa.

Achievements

Cum laude

Volunteer Experience

Oral health education volunteer for local elementary schools (Los Angeles, CA)

Personal Quote

“As my patient, you can expect the utmost in clinical excellence combined with a caring and nurturing environment. My goal is to first make the patient feel comfortable; everything else will fall into place.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Najafi’s favorite TV show is Modern Family, and her favorite book is Eat, Pray, Love.

DMD

University of Nevada Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine; Las Vegas, NV

Professional Association

Academy of General Dentistry

Personal Bio

Dr. Herrejon-Ruiz is married with two children named Greyson and Mila and two dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, sledding, and playing with his children outdoors.

Awards

General Dentist Award (from University of Nevada Las Vegas)

Volunteer Experience

Give Kids A Smile

Personal Quote

“A patient can expect, first and foremost, the best care and quality we can achieve. Patients will be greeted warmly as a member of our dental family. My goal is to understand the patient’s needs and wants and cater to a personal plan of fulfilling comprehensive care thereby leaving our office satisfied and excited about their experience.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Herrejon-Ruiz’s favorite sport is soccer and his favorite movies are the Transformers trilogy.

DDS

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

MS

Pediatric Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Specialty Certificate

Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, California Dental Association, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Lee has been working in the dental field since 2004 and is married with one son. In his spare time, he enjoys basketball, golfing, traveling, and working out.

Volunteer Experience

Give Kids a Smile, Clinic with A Heart, mission trips abroad

Personal Quote

“I truly enjoy what I do, which is provide the best dental care and experience possible for your children. Most people (and kids) feel that going to the dentist is an agonizing experience, which is unfortunate. Most of my patients actually enjoy coming in to see us because my staff and I strive to provide the most fun and positive experience for our kids at every visit.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Lee’s favorite sports team is the L.A. Lakers and his favorite TV show is “The Office.”

DMD

Tufts University, Boston, MA

Specialty Certificate

Endodontics, New York University, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Association of Endodontics, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Hayashi has been practicing dentistry since 2001. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling to go surfing, snowboarding, and kiteboarding.

Personal Quote

"I strive for excellence in my treatments, efficiency and post operative care. My team and I will treat each patient with professionalism and courtesy. With over a decade of care, I have refined my skills to make treatment comfortable with minimal discomfort. I want to ensure you are not a "number" and we will do our best to satisfy your needs and concerns."

DDS

University of California School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Credentials

Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology Specialty Certificate, Periodontics University of California, San Francisco Conscious Sedation Permit, California Dental Board

Professional Association

Newport Harbor Academy of Dentisty, Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Kallaos has been married for over two years and has two little girls.

Personal Quote

"My goal is to provide a pleasant evaluation and an informative discussion of the options for attaining optimum oral health. I offer multiple levels of sedation to make treatment as comfortable as possible."

Personal Favorites

Hobbies: "Bicycling, snow skiing, sudoku", Author: "Dan Brown"

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

Certificate in Periodontics

Advanced Education in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

Professional Association

American Academy of Periodontics, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, California Periodontal Society, Tri-County Dental Society, American Academy of Osseointegration

Personal Bio

Dr. Soleiman has been practicing Periodontics and Implant Dentistry since 1999. He and his wife have 3 children. He enjoys basketball, working out, watching movies, and camping with his family.

Awards

TKO/OKU Dental Honor Society (1995-96), American Academy of Periodontology Award for Outstanding Achievement in Periodontists (1996)

Personal Quote

"As a specialist, I take great pride in my work. I am always in pursuit of perfection and never compromise the care of my patients. Each individual has different needs and it is my goal to provide tailor-made care to each person. I plan to make your visit with me as informative, pleasant and, most importantly, as painless as possible. That is why I offer multiple forms of sedation; such as Oral, Nitrous Oxide, and IV Sedation in order to make my patients as comfortable as possible."

MD

State University of New York, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY

DDS

Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Personal Bio

Dr. Hou has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He and his wife have been married for over 16 years; together they have 3 boys. In his free time he enjoys skiing.

Personal Quote

"You can expect a friendly staff to greet you, explanations of the procedures including risks/benefits, and all of your questions answered."

Personal Favorites

Dr Hou's favorite book is "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card and his favorite movies are the entire trilogy of "Lord of the Rings."

DMD

Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists

Personal Bio

Dr. Daryabegi has been practicing dentistry for over 7 years. She enjoys swimming, walking by the beach, and vacationing in Europe & Hawaii.

Patient Impact

"I'm so lucky because I feel like I make a big impact in my patient's lives. I have many patients that show me pictures of themselves not smiling before treatment, and after braces, they are always smiling."

Personal Favorites

Film: "Good Will Hunting", TV Show: "American Idol"

RDH

John Abbott College, Montreal, Canada

Personal Bio

Anna Le has been a hygienist since 1995. She and her husband have 2 children; a boy and a girl.

Patient Impact

"A patient can expect me to introduce myself, so they know who I am and what I will be doing. Then I will do what I can to help prevent gum disease, cavities, and help you have a nice smile."

Personal Quote

"Educating the patient on what we do so they understand the importance of follow up care. My goal is for the patient to be so comfortable during their cleaning that they can fall asleep and wake up 30 minutes later with clean teeth!"

Personal Favorites

Anna loves classical music and practicing piano with her children and watching her favorite TV show "24" once her children are asleep. Also, when she vacations, Its always by the ocean.

RDH

BSDH; West Coast University; Anaheim, CA

BS

Biology, California Polytechnic University Pomona; Pomona, CA

Certifications

Laser trained

Professional Association

American Dental Hygienists’ Association, California Dental Hygienists’ Association, Orange County Hygiene Society

Personal Bio

Denise is very passionate about dental hygiene and connecting with her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with family, hiking, and traveling. She also can’t live without Yelp and loves trying new restaurants.

Achievements

Dean’s list, student council fundraising committee

Volunteer Experience

Smile Camp, Modern House for Women, Children’s Hospital of Orange County walks/marathons

Personal Quote

“As my patient, you can expect excellent patient care, and together we will strive towards and achieve optimal oral health.”

BA

English, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA

Personal Bio

Nicole has been in the dental field since 2003 and has a teacup Chihuahua named Olivia. She and her husband have been married since 2007 and are looking forward to starting a family. Nicole enjoys Traveling, reading, concerts, and playing make-believe with her nephews/nieces.

Volunteer Experience

volunteering at the local library and hospice center

Personal Quote

"You'll be greeted by a smiling receptionist with the memory of an elephant. She will always remember you and inquire about the family. Before you know it, you'll be back with our courteous assistants who will introduce you to one of our caring doctors. We know it's hard coming to the dentist - rest assured that everyone is here to make it as easy and pain free as possible!"

Personal Favorites

Nicole's favorite books are written by Phillipa Gregory and Jodi Picoult. She also loves taking road trips to concerts with her husband and baking pies.