Dr. Daniel B. Mendoza offers family-orientated, quality dentistry to residents of Redwood City, California. His love of the treatment side of dentistry has enabled him to serve the community for nearly 30 years at his practice, Daniel B. Mendoza & Associates. His proficiency in cosmetic dentistry is the reason for thousands of his patient’s beautiful smiles.

Before attending dental school, Dr. Mendoza graduated with honors from California State University in Fullerton. During his time in dental school, Dr. Mendoza served as a teacher’s aide.

In 1984, Dr. Mendoza graduated in the top 5% of his class at the University of California in San Francisco and became a member of the faculty. He’s been teaching and mentoring students for over 30 years. Dr. Mendoza teaches the art and science of dental morphology and occlusion, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative dentistry at UCSF’s Preventative and Restorative Dental Science department.

Dr. Mendoza also attained the position of Clinical Professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences and lectured extensively on topics related to fixed prosthetics. He presently holds an appointment at UCSF as a Full Professor, Step 5.

Dr. Mendoza is the course director for both the crown and bridge curriculum and the dental morphology curriculum for which he wrote the textbook. He also helped create several courses aimed at providing dental professionals with the technique and material updates required to maintain an active dental license.

He has been an active member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society since his induction at graduation, and served as vice president in 2000 and president in 2001.

When he is not working, Dr. Mendoza loves to cycle, fly fish, and cook for his family.

Dr. Alok Arora, DMD, is excited to bring his passion for dentistry to his private practice, with office in Menlo Park, California, serving the residents of San Mateo County. Possessing a background in general and cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Arora is experienced in performing dental procedures gently and painlessly and will help you feel relaxed throughout your office visit.

He is committed to full transparency and mutual trust in his relationships with patients and patiently, thoroughly answers any questions or addresses any concerns. He is the founder and creator of a website-based “911 dental program” in Mumbai, India. This experience has taught him that dispensing good advice is one of the most valuable aspects of being a dentist.

A strong believer that learning is a lifelong process, Dr. Arora is constantly involved in continuing his professional education. He finds it very exciting that modern dentistry has made it possible for people to transform and restore their smiles with minimal discomfort and looks forward to seeing what the future will bring.

To stay informed and involved, he belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Indian Academy of Aesthetics and Cosmetic Dentistry.

After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia and completing a fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, Dr. Arora made Northern California his home, completing an MBA in health care management at San Jose State University.

When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with his wife, watching sports, traveling, swimming, and trying new restaurants. He is proud to serve the greater San Mateo community at his practice.

Chen Tsung Chang, DDS, is a highly skilled dentist with more than 20 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. Dr. Chang is delighted to now be providing first-class dental care and state-of-the-art facilities to patients in Hayward, California, at Hayward Dentistry.

Dr. Chang started his career at the Institute of Dental Medicine in Yangon, Burma (now the University of Dental Medicine, Myanmar), graduating with a degree in dentistry in 1996. He built on his qualifications by working in a variety of roles, where he gained considerable experience over the years, becoming an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of several dental health conditions.

Dr. Chang is passionate about educating his patients on the importance of taking good care of their teeth and gums. He works hard to ensure his office environment is warm and welcoming, and to establish relationships with his patients, with the hope of making a trip to the dentist not such a dreaded obligation.

Dr. Chang encourages all of his patients to come in for regular checkups and let him know as soon as they have a problem, so he can prevent oral health issues from causing pain and inconvenience whenever possible. All of Dr. Chang’s patients can be sure of the highest standards of care and expertise available at Hayward Dentistry.

Dr. Shirin Salehinia works closely with her patients at both the San Leandro and Castro Valley, California offices of Creative Dimensions in Dentistry to understand their needs and provide a personalized service in a comfortable setting. She has years of experience in delivering smooth procedures, including teeth whitening, veneers, root canals, dental implants, and dental crowns and bridges to create beautiful and healthy smiles.

Dr. Salehinia received her doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and completed a residency program in dental sleep medicine at Tufts University. She has also been a faculty member at the University of Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry since 1997 as a clinical and pre-clinical instructor of restorative dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Southern Alameda County Dental Society and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Salehinia believes a person’s oral health is related to their overall health and well-being. She helps her patients learn how their lifestyles relate to their oral health, and how their oral health results in a healthier body and a happier life.

For more than a decade, Dr. Marc Chhina has been treating patients at both the San Leandro and Castro Valley, California offices of Creative Dimensions in Dentistry. He provides expert dental services, including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, dentures, and more.

Dr. Chhina received his doctor of dental surgery degree from New York University School of Dentistry in 1999. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Dental Officer for three years. He has extensive training in cosmetic, implant, and oral sedation dentistry. Dr. Chhina is a fellow in the International Dental Implant Association, and is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, DOCS Sedation, and Kois Institute.

Born and raised in the East Bay, he enjoys being part of the Creative Dimensions in Dentistry family where he has practiced since 2007. He is married to a dentist, and they have two wonderful daughters and a very playful Labrador.

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Chhina by calling the practicing or by booking online today.

When you come to Unique Dental Care in San Leandro, California, you and your family can expect gentle, personalized care in a warm, inviting, and fun atmosphere. The entire team — from the receptionists to expert dentist Rahul Malik, DMD — is committed to helping you get and keep a healthy smile while giving you the friendly, unhurried attention you deserve.

Whether you need to replace missing teeth by getting dental implants or restore the brilliance of your smile with teeth whitening and veneers, Unique Dental Care has it all. Dr. Malik and his dedicated staff are passionate about offering you the latest dental advances, such as cone-beam 3-D imaging and pain-free sedation dentistry. The team also provides services that ensure your overall health, including oral cancer screening, TMJ assessment, and gum disease treatment.

Dr. Malik and his team welcome people of all ages from San Leandro and surrounding areas, including Castro Valley, Hayward, Oakland, and San Lorenzo. If you have a dental emergency during normal business hours, they make every effort to accommodate you quickly and expertly. The helpful office staff can even help you arrange for CareCredit® financing, so you can get the procedures you need, when you need them, and pay later.

Everyone at Unique Dental Care wants to be sure you understand all of the procedures you’re offered and that all of your questions are answered. In addition to being fluent in English, members of the staff speak Spanish, Hindi, and Tagalog.

Dr. Malik brings more than 10 years’ experience in providing everything from cosmetic dentistry to restorative dentistry to periodontics in the San Leandro area. He and his team look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your dental dreams at Unique Dental Care.

For more than a decade, Dr. Marc Chhina has been treating patients at both the San Leandro and Castro Valley, California offices of Creative Dimensions in Dentistry. He provides expert dental services, including teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, bridges, dental implants, dentures, and more.

Dr. Chhina received his doctor of dental surgery degree from New York University School of Dentistry in 1999. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Dental Officer for three years. He has extensive training in cosmetic, implant, and oral sedation dentistry. Dr. Chhina is a fellow in the International Dental Implant Association, and is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, DOCS Sedation, and Kois Institute.

Born and raised in the East Bay, he enjoys being part of the Creative Dimensions in Dentistry family where he has practiced since 2007. He is married to a dentist, and they have two wonderful daughters and a very playful Labrador.

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Chhina by calling the practicing or by booking online today.

Dr. Shirin Salehinia works closely with her patients at both the San Leandro and Castro Valley, California offices of Creative Dimensions in Dentistry to understand their needs and provide a personalized service in a comfortable setting. She has years of experience in delivering smooth procedures, including teeth whitening, veneers, root canals, dental implants, and dental crowns and bridges to create beautiful and healthy smiles.

Dr. Salehinia received her doctor of dental surgery degree from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry and completed a residency program in dental sleep medicine at Tufts University. She has also been a faculty member at the University of Pacific Dugoni School of Dentistry since 1997 as a clinical and pre-clinical instructor of restorative dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Southern Alameda County Dental Society and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Salehinia believes a person’s oral health is related to their overall health and well-being. She helps her patients learn how their lifestyles relate to their oral health, and how their oral health results in a healthier body and a happier life.

Dr. Alisa Alvaro is a gifted and compassionate family dentist practicing at Creative Dimensions in Dentistry. She sees patients at the San Leandro office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8am until 5pm. Her patients benefit from her expertise in a variety of dental treatments, including pediatric dentistry, teeth whitening, veneers, dental crowns and bridges, dentures, and dental implants.

Dr. Alisa Alvaro received her doctor of dental surgery degree from New York University, College of Dentistry, then returned to California and completed her residency at the VA in San Francisco. She is certified in sedation dentistry, which includes oral sedation and nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. Dr. Alvaro is also trained in placing and restoring implants and is a member of the American International Dental Implant Association. She is also a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Southern Alameda County Dental Society.

Dr. Alvaro volunteers her time treating patients from Delancy Street and has participated in dental service trips to Bali and the Dominican Republic.

Dr. Alvaro has an excellent chair-side manner and has many patients that she has seen from childhood and now takes care of their families. Call the practice or book an appointment online today.

Dr. Elena Davidson is a general dentist and owner at Davidson Dental Group. She is the third generation of dentists in her family, following in the footsteps of her father, maternal grandmother and grandfather.

She attended the University of the Pacific where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree then graduated from New York University College of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Just following this she completed a General Practice Residency specializing in Oral Surgery, Hospital Dentistry and Special Needs Patients.

While at UCSF, Dr. Davidson was chosen to work with young women who had experienced extreme trauma, and was recognized for her compassion and excellent work with that particularly vulnerable group of patients. Dr. Davidson is blessed with two beautiful boys, and when not working, she loves to travel and explore the outdoors with the company of family and friends.

She is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Southern Alameda County Dental Society.

Dr. Davidson is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming you into the office!

Kevin Vu, DDS, brings more than 22 years of experience in general, preventive, and cosmetic dentistry to Toothscaler Dental, located in San Jose, California, serving patients throughout Santa Clara County and the Bay Area. 

Dr. Vu began his professional education at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Dr. Vu enrolled at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery. After graduation, Dr. Vu completed two years of specialty training in cosmetic dentistry with a focus on crowns and bridges. 

As the owner of Toothscaler Dental, Dr. Vu works to serve men, women, and families of the Bay Area, providing personalized, quality dental care in a spa-like environment. Toothscaler Dental opened in 2013 and is Dr. Vu’s second practice. In addition to preventive services such as oral exams and cleanings, Dr. Vu offers pediatric dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery, wisdom teeth extractions, and orthodontics, including 6-Month Braces and Invisalign®. Dr. Vu also provides cosmetic dentistry services including dental implants, crowns, bridges, and teeth whitening.  

Dr. Vu always takes the time to treat patients individually, listening to their questions and concerns. Following treatment, Dr. Vu gives every patient a special plastic preventive tool known as PLAQUE SCRAPER. Dr. Vu invented this FDA-approved device and it’s the perfect compliment to regular home dental care like brushing and flossing. Currently, Dr. Vu is working to get the product sold over-the-counter in local stores and pharmacies. 

To access the best, most comprehensive oral health care in the Bay Area, call or use the online booking tool and make an appointment at Toothscaler Dental today.  

Sumity Sharma, DDS, at California Happy Teeth Family Dentistry in Milpitas, California, is an experienced practitioner who specializes in family dentistry.

Dr. Sharma received her dental degree from the highly competitive Government College of Dentistry in Indore, India. During her time there, she led pioneering work in the field, leading to national recognition for her studies.

Since receiving her board certification from the California Dental Board, Dr. Sharma has practiced dentistry in the Bay Area in various work environments, making her extremely capable of juggling high-priority tasks simultaneously.

Through her compassionate and caring approach to dentistry, Dr. Sharma is committed to giving her patients the most comprehensive care possible. She uses state-of-the-art technology to achieve her goals, though her foundational philosophy is to establish meaningful relationships with her patients so that they get the most appropriate care, not just the newest piece of tech.

Dr. Sharma is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Santa Clara Dental Society.

Dr. Harjit Khehra, DDS attended UC Riverside where she graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a B.S. in Biochemistry. She received her D.D.S. from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificate from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. After 3 years of clinical experience in community medical centers, 2 years of group practice, and 5 years as an assistant clinical professor at the School of Dentistry, Dr. Khehra has gained considerable experience and training in treating the dental needs of people of all ages. She brings the decades of experience to the Murphy Dental Group in San Jose, CA to provide the highest-quality dental care. 

Dr. Khehra is an active member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. To better serve her patients, Dr. Khehra is consistently training in the latest dental care technologies and techniques.

She speaks Punjabi and Hindi which allow her to better serve her patients. In her free time, Dr. Khehra enjoys spending time with family and friends. She enjoys hiking, skiing, and swimming and loves to travel. For all your cosmetic and general dentistry needs, call Murphy Dental Group for expert assistance.

Dr. Nate Minami was born in Southern California and is happy to still call it home. His interest in dentistry comes from treating a variety of patients and their specific needs. Dr. Minami specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant restorations and implant retained dentures. He received his dental training at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco and is a member of the Santa Clara Dental Society, CDA and ADA. When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Minami keeps busy with a wide range of interests. He is an avid golfer, enjoys playing basketball, playing guitar and he attends many of the Bay Area’s finest rock shows, theatres and operas.

Dr. Hokmabadi obtained his dental degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry. Because he has a passion for dentistry, he advocates for continued training even after dental school. For this reason, he has committed extensive time and resources to completing many advanced dental courses in implantology and precise implant placement – and has had his staff do the same.

With both a fellowship and mastership from the International Congress of Oral Implantology, Dr. Hokmabadi has demonstrated the significant skill and the training necessary to place dental implants properly and with the utmost care. Hundreds of his patients have experienced the unparalleled precision that helps him craft and place an implant just right for you. And as a recognized member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation, the doctor possesses exemplary skills not only as an implant dentist but also as a cosmetic dentist. This means that he can help restore, brighten, and perfect your smile – whatever your specific needs may be. Passionate about the Oakland community, Dr. Hokmabadi cares for patients in the Old Oakland area and beyond, and has helped many of those in your community obtain the smile of their dreams.

Outside of the office, Dr. Hokmabadi is married with two daughters. When he isn’t practicing dentistry, he enjoys sports, traveling, and wine tasting.

About The Practice

Alex Mendoza, DDS, is an experienced dentist at Japantown Dental in San Jose, California. He is passionate about delivering high-quality care and loves to use conservative dentistry to help patients achieve healthy, functional, and brilliant smiles.

A San Jose native, Dr. Mendoza received his bachelor's and master’s degrees in biology from the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He then graduated from one of the top dental schools in the country, the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California.

Dr. Mendoza has special interests in Invisalign®, implant restoration, and restorative care and practices ethical and non-invasive dentistry. He is not only committed to maintaining and improving patient's oral health but is also concerned about their overall health. An integral part of that philosophy involves an emphasis on prevention and early detection, such as keeping decay to a minimum so patients can retain the majority of their natural tooth structure while also looking at the long term health of their mouth and teeth.

He stays up-to-date on the latest advancements in his field and is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Santa Clara County Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry.

Outside of work, Dr. Mendoza enjoys playing and watching sports such as basketball, football, and soccer. He also likes traveling, experiencing new cultures, cooking cuisines from around the world, and trying new foods. He loves to spend time with his Husky, Hiro.