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Raoul Shah, DDS, is an experienced general dentist at Willow Glen Dental Center in San Jose, California. Dr. Shah is dedicated to making all of his patients happy and enjoys building long-lasting relationships with each of them.
Dr. Shah was born and raised in Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for his undergraduate studies, where he majored in anthropology-zoology and biology. He was always interested in the medical field and ultimately chose to pursue dental school at the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 2000.
From 2000 to 2005, Dr. Shaw worked in various dental offices in Michigan, Virginia, and Georgia, before finally moving to California. Dr. Shah previously owned a dental practice in Fremont, California, for 10 years before selling it and partnering with Meridian Dental Associates in 2015, now renamed Willow Glen Dental Center.
Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has taken numerous continuing education courses throughout his career. He specifically studied the placement and restoration of dental implants and has experience treating full-mouth implant rehabilitation cases. Dedicated to providing stellar service, Dr. Shah has worked with various consultants to find ways to improve the doctor-patient relationship and ensure his practice is headed in the right direction.
When he’s not in the office, Dr. Shah spends most of his time with his family. His wife, Neha, and their three kids keep him very busy, attending boy scout events, gymnastics competitions, and various dance performances. He also enjoys visiting wineries, playing the occasional round of golf, and traveling.
Dr. Zadeh earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto in Ontario, and her dental degree from the prestigious Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in New York City. She completed her residency in advanced education in general dentistry at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California.
Dr. Zadeh believes in minimally invasive dentistry that focuses on prevention. From routine checkups to restorative care, Dr. Zadeh and the team at Vasona Family Dentistry strive to make patient visits an enjoyable experience. They take a preventive, educational approach to dentistry in order to reduce future dental problems and find expert solutions for their patients. For patients looking to improve the look of their smile, Vasona Family Dentistry also offers cosmetic procedures and treatments, including crowns, veneers, and teeth whitening.
Irma Francisco, DDS, is a skilled general dentist and the owner of Irma A. Francisco, DDS Inc in San Jose, California. She has practiced in the San Jose area for more than 19 years. Along with her compassionate team of office managers and dental assistants, Dr. Francisco offers precise and high-quality dental care to each of her patients.
Dr. Francisco completed her undergraduate studies at Okayama University in Japan before earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of the Philippines in Manila. She regularly builds upon her dental education by attending lectures and seminars each year.
Outside of her practice, Dr. Francisco enjoys spending time with her son and two daughters. Dr. Francisco's son has an RDA diploma and works as a mechanic. One of her daughters is an associate professor at San Francisco State University, and her other daughter is a cosmetologist who runs her own business. In her spare time, Dr. Francisco enjoys running and jogging.
Nancy Trinh, DDS, is a trusted general dentist practicing at Trinh Dental, located in San Jose, California. Dr. Trinh would like to welcome you and looks forward to building a trusting and life-long relationship with you.
Dr. Trinh’s philosophy is to provide the highest standard of dental care through modern technology and tooth-conserving dentistry. With her gentle, thorough, and caring approach, she will make it more comfortable for you to receive the dental care you need. She dedicates the time to listen and discuss your concerns to ensure that you have all the information you need to make a well-informed decision about your dental health.
Dr. Trinh was born and raised in the San Jose area. She attended UC Berkeley, graduating with a double major in molecular cell biology and psychology, and scored in the 97th percentile in her dental boards. She then completed her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Southern California (USC). She enjoys practicing dentistry and is committed to learning and keeping up to date with the latest technologies and advances in dentistry. Dr. Trinh’s ongoing commitment to continuing education allows her to incorporate a more advanced comprehensive approach to dental care, which ultimately benefits you.
Dr. Trinh and her family love living in the bay area. In her spare time, she enjoys reading mystery and science fiction novels, watching movies, eating out, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.
“Always a pleasant experience! From entering the office, to completion of my procedure (bi-annual cleaning), to scheduling my next visit, everything was perfect. ”
Iyad Bakdach, DDS, known by his patients as Dr. B, is passionate about providing cosmetic services to patients at EZ Dental in San Jose, California. He always puts his patients’ happiness and comfort first and is known for his excellent chair-side manner.
Dr. Bakdach grew up in the Los Angeles area and graduated from California State University, Northridge, receiving his Bachelor of Science in biology. While there, he had the chance to study Spanish and became fluent in the language. He then attended dental school at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, graduating in 2005.
After working in a few dental offices, Dr. Bakdach felt it was time to pursue his lifelong dream of opening his own practice, and he is now a leading cosmetic dentist in Sunnyvale, California. At EZ Dental, he offers a wide variety of procedures such as dental implants, Zoom! teeth whitening, Invisalign®, and porcelain veneers.
Dr. Bakdach enjoys spending time with his wife and their two beautiful children. He enjoys many activities with his family, such as exploring new restaurants and cuisines, and taking adventurous road trips. Dr. Bakdach also enjoys comedy and all kinds of music.
For high-quality dental services in Sunnyvale or the surrounding areas of Cupertino and Mountain View, there is no better option than Dr. Bakdach. Call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
“Always friendly and explains everything including any questions I come up with -
staff if more than helpful. My best experience with a Dentist and I am 73 with a lot of bad experiences in the past. I have recommended her to my family because of this.”
Because of my commitment to excellence some have labeled me as somewhat of a perfectionist... Although true to a certain extent, I disagree. Without the fear of being wrong, I sincerely care about everything I do and try my best to do it well.”
Born in Hawaii and raised in Vallejo, Kevin Cabugao received his BS in Genetics at the University of California at Davis and worked in biotechnology before refocusing his energies towards graduate school. While Kevin found his work in the pharmaceutical industry rewarding, he felt unsatisfied with his career and sought an education that would best complement his enthusiasm for helping others with his understanding of the sciences. With this intention, he received his MBA from California State University East Bay and DDS from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Currently, he is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association as a member of the Board of Component Relations and has served as the former President of the Napa/Solano Dental Society.
When away from the office, Kevin enjoys listening to music, snowboarding and honing his martial arts as a 4th degree Kajukenbo black belt with over 30 years of experience! At the heart of my practice philosophy is a simple belief: to treat each of my patients like family, providing personalized, compassionate care that goes beyond their dental needs. Welcome to our dental family, where your smile and well-being are our top priority.
“Nice friendly staff. The office was modern and clean. It was my sons first time at the dentist and he looked at me from the dentist chair and said “I like it here!” ”
As an associate dentist, Dr. Schexnayder provides exceptional dental care for her patients including fillings and cleanings, along with assisting in complex treatment planning and surgical cases. She is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry and completed her Dental Post-Bachelor program at San Francisco State University. Her research in Parental Functional Health has been published in the Journal of the California Dental Association, and she is an active member of the Contra Costa Dental Society.
When she’s not creating beautiful, healthy smiles at Le Chabot Dental, Dr. Schexnayder spends her time with her new husband baking, hiking and swimming. She is also an avid reader of fantasy novels such as Harry Potter and The Belgariad.
Dr. Andy Le is a board-certified dental implant specialist with over 20 years of dentistry and oral surgery experience. From single dental implants and implant-supported dentures, to full mouth restoration and reconstruction, Dr. Le utilizes the most advanced technology and surgical techniques to achieve the best results for his patients. He believes the key to ensuring the best results for his patients start with good communication and setting realistic expectations.
Education & Accreditation
Dr. Le is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and Implant Dentistry (ABOI/ID), a designation of the highest level of competency in implant dentistry. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and received his Master of Oral Implantology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas-School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Le earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Affiliations & Accolades
Doctors Improving Healthcare Inc. recognized Dr. Le as one of the “Bay Area's Top Doctors & Dentist" for 2010. He's an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the California Implant Institute, and Alameda County Dental Society. He is also a speaker and lecturer for various dental implant courses.
“Excellent pre-op appointment with clear and precise description of procedure. Implant appointment went very well and healing/check up appointments were a pleasure. ”
Dr. Omid Elie was born and raised in Foster City and has returned to practice dentistry. He graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a Bachelors in molecular, cell, and developmental biology and then attended UCSF dental school for his Doctorate of dental surgery. When not at work, you can find Dr. Elie working on his physical fitness with a run or at the gym. In his downtime, he'll be cheering on the Warriors and 49ers or looking for a good stand-up comic to watch.
Dr. Elie's main focus is preventative dentistry and oral hygiene education. He believes going to the dentist should be a comfortable, fun experience, and treatment planning should be a conversation with the main focus being optimal oral health for the long run.
“Nice friendly staff. The office was modern and clean. It was my sons first time at the dentist and he looked at me from the dentist chair and said “I like it here!” ”
Because of my commitment to excellence some have labeled me as somewhat of a perfectionist... Although true to a certain extent, I disagree. Without the fear of being wrong, I sincerely care about everything I do and try my best to do it well.”
Born in Hawaii and raised in Vallejo, Kevin Cabugao received his BS in Genetics at the University of California at Davis and worked in biotechnology before refocusing his energies towards graduate school. While Kevin found his work in the pharmaceutical industry rewarding, he felt unsatisfied with his career and sought an education that would best complement his enthusiasm for helping others with his understanding of the sciences. With this intention, he received his MBA from California State University East Bay and DDS from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Currently, he is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association as a member of the Board of Component Relations and has served as the former President of the Napa/Solano Dental Society.
When away from the office, Kevin enjoys listening to music, snowboarding and honing his martial arts as a 4th degree Kajukenbo black belt with over 30 years of experience! At the heart of my practice philosophy is a simple belief: to treat each of my patients like family, providing personalized, compassionate care that goes beyond their dental needs. Welcome to our dental family, where your smile and well-being are our top priority.
“Nice friendly staff. The office was modern and clean. It was my sons first time at the dentist and he looked at me from the dentist chair and said “I like it here!” ”
Dr. Kian Farzaneh DDS is an accomplished oral surgeon, wisdom teeth specialist, and dental implant specialist in Danville, California.
At his practice, Dr. Farzaneh cares for patients using the latest advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery. These include Nobel Guide, which is a CT-guided implant planning and placement technology, and "Teeth in an Hour," a service that helps people who need immediate dental implants. He is one of the few surgeons trained in placement of the Zygomatic Implants, a procedure that eliminates the need for bone grafts in severely resorbed jaws.
Dr. Farzaneh graduated with honors from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in 1999. He completed a one-year internship in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Highland General Hospital/University of the Pacific. He then completed a four-year oral and maxillofacial residency program at the same hospital.
Dr. Farzaneh has received multiple certificates in the area of dental implants, including certificates from Nobel Biocare, one of the world’s leading authorities on dental implants. He is also currently on staff at John Muir Medical Center, a major trauma center in the Bay Area.
He is a member of numerous associations, including the California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Contra Costa Dental Society, Academy of Osseointegration, and Sadi Fontaine Academy.
Dr. Farzaneh continues to keep updated with the newest advances in oral and maxillofacial surgery. His goal is to make oral surgery simple for patients and to perform procedures with the highest level of predictability. To give back, he lectures and offers continuing education to his colleagues in the state of California.
Mandi Chhina, DDS is a family and cosmetic dentist at Pinole Family Dental in Pinole, California. She provides a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry services.
Dr. Mandi received her graduate degree from Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Amritsar, India in 2000. She's a fellow of the International Dental Implant Association and a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and other professional organizations.
Dr. Mandi strives to improve the oral health of every patient by encouraging them to participate in preventive care. She is honored and delighted to treat the men, women, and children of diverse backgrounds that live in this wonderful community.
When not caring for her patients, Dr. Mandi likes to practice meditation and create and cook new recipes. She is married to Dr. Marc Chhina -- also a dentist at Pinole Family Dental -- and they enjoy raising their two beautiful daughters.
“First time here and it was very welcoming. Protocols in place align with current social distancing policies. In addition, the whole team from Val at the front desk to Dr. Marc, the team is great! Can’t wait to continue my services with them ! ”
Dr. Wenli Loo is a general and cosmetic dentist in San Francisco and San Ramon, CA. Dr. Loo has been practicing dentistry for 20 years. She completed her dental education at the New York University School of Dentistry in 2002. She continued her studies by completing a residency at the Veteran’s Affairs Hospital. Dr.Loo keeps current with the latest technology and finds continuing education very important. She has taken numerous advance education courses at The Dawson Academy, The Misch Implant Institute and the American Academy of Clear Aligners.
“She was very patient and kind. She let me know what she was doing to my son and what needs to be done afterwards at home. I will return and I recommend other. ”
Dr. John DiPonziano has been performing the surgical placement and prosthetic restoration of dental implants since the mid-eighties.
Prior to attending dental school, Dr. DiPonziano was a full-time dental technician and earned Certified Dental Technician status, which he still maintains today. Dr. DiPonziano performs many of the implant laboratory procedures himself and is well versed in all aspects of the implant treatment picture – from the laboratory planning phase to surgery and prosthetic restoration.
Dr. DiPonziano is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry in 1983
He has also completed a three-year didactic and participatory program in Implantology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1988.
The following are a few of Dr. DiPonziano's additional degrees:
Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral ImplantologistsA credentialed member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
Fellow and Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
Fellow of the American College of Dentists
The following are a few of Dr. DiPonziano's accomplishments:
Dr. DiPonziano has served as President of the New Jersey Academy of General Dentistry in 2003.
He has also chaired the National AGD Implantology Task Force, which formulated universal educational guidelines for implant training in 2009.
Dr. DiPonziano has served as past Chair of Continuing Dental Education of the California Academy of General Dentistry
In addition to his clinical practice, he teaches surgical and prosthetic implant dentistry throughout the country for several organizations such as Hiossen Implants, his Implant Continuum,
Implant Study Club and in the past for Nobel Implants.
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