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Going back to his early teen years, Dr. Cliff Broschinsky at Avalon Dental in San Ramon, California, always wanted to be a professional dentist. While many 16-year-olds had summer paper routes, he was working at a dental office, developing a passion for the field. Now, he’s living out his dream, serving patients from all over the Bay Area and surrounding communities.

In 1989, Dr. Broschinsky graduated from dental school and has practiced professionally ever since. He worked in downtown San Francisco for over eight years before setting up shop in San Ramon. Next year, 2019, marks his 30th year as a dentist, an important milestone to Dr. Broschinsky and his supportive staff.

Dr. Broschinsky’s passion for dentistry is continually growing and he’s always keeping up with the latest technology in the field. He offers his patients the best options concerning their dental health, including services that can restore and improve smiles — such as veneers, crowns, dentures, and implants. At every stage of treatment, the wellbeing and comfort of his patients is his top priority.

His friendly, calm, and relaxed attitude has convinced countless patients that there’s no reason to be afraid of the dentist anymore. Dr. Broschinsky creates a positive experience that makes each patient leave with a smile.

Outside of the office, Dr. Broschinsky enjoys spending time with his family, playing the piano, writing music, or teaching his dog Lola new tricks. He and his son recently started taking Tae Kwon Do and together they enjoy learning new moves at their weekly lessons.

Sushma Balakrishna, DDS, is a native of Pleasanton, California, and always aspired to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Today, she leads her practice, Sunshine Dental, and offers exceptional aesthetic and implant dentistry services to her patients in San Ramon and Livermore, California.

Dr. Balakrishna earned her Masters in Public Health and worked at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr. Balakrishna is continually improving her knowledge with continuing education courses, all to provide the most advanced, effective, and conservative treatments possible to her patients.

With a personal interest in the wellbeing of her patients, Dr. Balakrishna takes the time to listen to each individual she treats. She believes that building trust and strong rapports are essential components of quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Balakrishna also takes great pride in educating her patients and encourages them to be advocates of their dental health. 

Outside of her practice, Dr. Balakrishna loves to spend time with her two daughters and her husband. She also enjoys hiking, making healthy meals, and exercising.

About Dr. Ha

Tom Ha, DMD, FICOI, FAGD (in progress), is an experienced general dentist who has practiced in the Bay Area and Tri-Valley Area for over six years. At Cedarwood Pleasanton Dentistry in Pleasanton, California, he caters to a diverse clientele that lauds him as gentle, compassionate, and personable.

Dr. Ha graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2008. There, he finished very near the top of his class receiving honors in oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, and pedodontics. Dr. Ha does an amazing job in wisdom teeth extractions, root canals and specializes in treating children.

Dr. Ha stays current on the most cutting edge techniques of dentistry. He is certified with dental lasers, Invisalign® and Perio Protect® (advanced gum disease treatment). Still, Dr. Ha continues to go above and beyond for his patients and is always working on additional credentials. Currently, he’s in the midst of his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and is already a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

A key part of Dr. Ha’s approach to dentistry is working closely with his patients to discuss goals and achieve perfect smiles. His mission is to deliver high-quality dental work with a gentle touch so that his patients can maintain excellent oral health and enjoy the invaluable boost in self-confidence an ideal smile delivers.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ha, who is fluent in both English and Cantonese, enjoys spending his downtime relaxing with his family.

About Dr. Yu

Kara S. Yu, DMD, FICOI, FAGD, is a skilled general dentist who has been serving patients in the Bay Area and Tri-Valley Area communities since 2007. At Cedarwood Pleasanton Dentistry in Pleasanton, California, her patients appreciate the caring and gentle approach she has to dentistry.

Dr. Yu earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California at Davis. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2007.  She graduated with highest honors in endodontics (root canal therapy) and took advanced honors courses in periodontics, endodontics, and pedodontics.

Widely respected by her peers in the field of dentistry, Dr. Yu is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and reached the leverl of Master in the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. Outside of general dentistry, she also excels in bone grafting and sinus lifts.

Dr. Yu is a kind, considerate, and gentle provider whose patients often turn to for full mouth reconstruction. With broad expertise, Dr. Yu can help restore and enhance smiles with dentures, crowns, or bridges. She’s certified with dental lasers, Invisalign®, Perio Protect® (advanced gum disease treatment) and implant therapy. Invisalign is actually one of her specialties. Dr. Yu has been a certified Invisalign provider for nearly a decade and has received Invisalign Advance Certification I and II. She also provides Botox® injections in-office and offers ERA-supported dentures to her patients.

But when she clocks out, her work isn’t done.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Yu, who speaks English and Cantonese, often volunteers for the American Dental Association (ADA) at the Give Kids A Smile program where she treats underprivileged children and adults, providing services such as gum treatment and root canal therapy.  

Sushma Balakrishna, DDS, is a native of Pleasanton, California, and always aspired to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Today, she leads her practice, Sunshine Dental, and offers exceptional aesthetic and implant dentistry services to her patients in San Ramon and Livermore, California.

Dr. Balakrishna earned her Masters in Public Health and worked at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr. Balakrishna is continually improving her knowledge with continuing education courses, all to provide the most advanced, effective, and conservative treatments possible to her patients.

With a personal interest in the wellbeing of her patients, Dr. Balakrishna takes the time to listen to each individual she treats. She believes that building trust and strong rapports are essential components of quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Balakrishna also takes great pride in educating her patients and encourages them to be advocates of their dental health. 

Outside of her practice, Dr. Balakrishna loves to spend time with her two daughters and her husband. She also enjoys hiking, making healthy meals, and exercising.

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.

As a leading dentist practicing in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Sean Karimian has helped many patients improve their smiles and the health of their teeth. When you make an appointment at Tice Valley Dental, you can count on expert treatments, including Invisalign®, teeth whitening, veneers, dental crowns, dentures, dental implants, and root canals. Dr. Karimian also offers emergency dental care.

Dr. Karimian trained as a dentist at the University of Karolinska in Stockholm, Sweden, where he earned his doctor of dental surgery degree. He’s been practicing in California since 1998. He completed his dental implant training at the University of Southern California and is actively involved in the Advanced Implant Dentistry study group. Dr. Karimian is licensed to practice dentistry both in the United States and in Europe. He’s a member of several prestigious dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Contra Costa County Dental Society, the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Karimian is dedicated to providing the highest-quality dental care. He invests in modern dental technology and training to ensure that you receive the best treatments to address your dental needs. If you’re looking for an expert dentist who can care for your whole family, call or schedule an appointment online today. Dr. Karimian accepts most major forms of insurance and is currently welcoming new patients.

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. 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!

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.

Ashley Kim, DDS and Joon Kim, DDS are outstanding dentists with a passion for delivering compassionate, personalized care. Through her work at Walnut Woods Dental, Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim improve the dental health and wellness of residents of Walnut Creek, California, a role they both find deeply fulfilling. 

Education has always shaped Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim’s path. They began their studies at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, earning a degree in biological science. They went on to complete their dental degree at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim continue to seek out opportunities to sharpen their skill sets through ongoing education.  

Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim love the interplay of science and artistry and strives to create outcomes that both preserve general dental health and enhance the cosmetic aspects of a smile. They approache their role as a partnership with each patient, taking the time to truly understand their treatment goals and shaping customized treatment plans. 

Patients enjoy working with both Dr. Ashely Kim and Dr. Joon Kim because of their unrushed, personable nature. They enjoy getting to know those in their care and building relationships that last. Many of her patients are so pleased with their experience that they introduce friends and family to the practice.

When not working directly with patients, both Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim enjoy spending time in nature, dog-sitting for friends and family, and expanding their baking skills.   

Ashley Kim, DDS and Joon Kim, DDS are outstanding dentists with a passion for delivering compassionate, personalized care. Through her work at Walnut Woods Dental, Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim improve the dental health and wellness of residents of Walnut Creek, California, a role they both find deeply fulfilling. 

Education has always shaped Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim’s path. They began their studies at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, earning a degree in biological science. They went on to complete their dental degree at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim continue to seek out opportunities to sharpen their skill sets through ongoing education.  

Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim love the interplay of science and artistry and strives to create outcomes that both preserve general dental health and enhance the cosmetic aspects of a smile. They approache their role as a partnership with each patient, taking the time to truly understand their treatment goals and shaping customized treatment plans. 

Patients enjoy working with both Dr. Ashely Kim and Dr. Joon Kim because of their unrushed, personable nature. They enjoy getting to know those in their care and building relationships that last. Many of her patients are so pleased with their experience that they introduce friends and family to the practice.

When not working directly with patients, both Dr. Ashley and Joon Kim enjoy spending time in nature, dog-sitting for friends and family, and expanding their baking skills.   

Meet Dr. Nassiri

Maryam Nassiri, DDS, is a skilled dentist serving patients from all over East Bay at Vivo Dental, which is conveniently located in Antioch, California. Dr. Nassiri specializes in family and cosmetic dentistry, catering to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

A graduate of the University of Pacific’s School of Dentistry in Stockton, California, Dr. Nassiri heads up Vivo Dental’s friendly, attentive staff of dental professionals and specialists. Her patients have come to appreciate her gentle, caring chairside manner.

At the office, Dr. Nassiri takes her time educating patients, empowering them and helping them understand the specifics of their personalized treatment plans. She uses state-of-the-art technology, including an intraoral camera, to deliver the highest quality of care. Patients also laud her calm, cool demeanor that always puts them at ease.

Dr. Nassiri offers patients a host of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including Invisalign®, veneers, and dental bonding. She also offers Zoom!® whitening procedures and take-home options to brighten and whiten smiles.

When Dr. Nassiri isn’t in the office improving her patients’ smiles, she enjoys spending as much quality time as possible with her family.