Dr. Nick Nguyen graduated from the highly acclaimed Doctor of Dental Surgery Program at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), one of the top dental schools in the United States. He previously received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology and graduated Magna Cumme Laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He was awarded High Departmental Honors from the Department of Biology for his work on the human genome project under the supervision of Dr. Winston Salser, co-founder of the biotech company Amgen. In addition, he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, a prestigious honors society.

His Post-Doctorate training includes temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and orofacial pain from the Pankey Institute in Florida; esthetics and function/occlusion at the Spear Institute in Arizona; Implant placement training from Esthetics Professionals in California; Sleep Medicine residency from UCLA; oral conscious sedation license from DOCS, Washington.

Current Memberships and Associations: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Pankey Institute Alumni Association, Southern California Pankey Study Group, Spear Institute Faculty Club Member, Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, DOCS Oral Conscious Sedation Gold Member, Orange County Dental Society, UCLA Alumni Association, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.

He also feels that it is important to stay involved with his community. For over 10 years, he has volunteered to teach children at schools the importance of proper dental care and oral health. In addition, Dr. Nguyen and his team participate in and sponsor fairs, community events, charities, and businesses. He lives in the neighborhood and you may see him at community events as he believes that it is very important to stay connected and involved with the community. He has written many articles on dental health topics for the Aliso Niguel News and some of them are posted in this website.

'When this practice first opened, my dental team and I made it our mission to provide gentle, friendly dental care to everyone. Over the years, we have greatly improved the quality of care by listening to and developing a relationship with each individual patient. In addition, we spend hundreds of hours every year in continuing education to make sure we stay abreast of all the current knowledge in Dentistry and Medicine. Our approach in taking care of people is a total body method as we feel that oral health is a preview into the health of the entire body and vice versa. We have formed trusting alliances with other Physicians and Dental Specialists as we strongly believe in multidisciplinary care in managing our patients ' well-being. Long-term, predictable health can be achieved if our team and the patient can effectively communicate and form a partnership.'

* Dr. Nick Nguyen is a Pankey Institute trained dentist. Each Pankey Institute trained dentist is one of a small, distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world's premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. The comprehensive examination you receive from a Pankey trained dentist will be unlike any you have received before. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every asepect of your oral health. In this office we love what we do.

Dr. Calvin Yang was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. When he was seven, his family moved to San Diego where he grew up. From a very early age, he had always loved to work with his hands. He would constantly take things apart and put them back together again. Inspired by his father, Dr. Yang decided to pursue a profession that could mix his passion for detail and his outgoing personality. Dr. Yang attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and received his Bachelors Degree in Microbiology. He then received his doctorate degree in dentistry from the highly acclaimed University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Yang's philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were his own family. His gentle touch allows him to work on even the most fearful and timid patients. Dr. Yang and his staff will aspire to provide the highest quality care in a timely and efficient manner. His extensive training in esthetics and function from some of the top institutes in the United States insures that each patient will be given the optimal treatment possible. His passion for can be seen from the moment you walk into the dental office to the latest sound dental techniques that is offered to each patient in the chair.

Dr. Yang is a member of the California Dental Association, American Dental Association, the Orange County Dental Society, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), and the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He is involved in two dental study clubs; the Southern California Pankey Study Club and Seattle Study Club for advance dental concepts. He also is a life member of Delta Sigma Delta dental fraternity, which promotes dental health in our communities.

'Every patient that I have ever had the pleasure to meet helps me to enrich my understanding of people and their desires. It is always a pleasure to get to know and foster relationships from my patients for a lifetime.'

* Dr. Calvin Yang are Pankey Institute trained dentists. Each Pankey Institute trained dentist is one of a small, distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world's premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. The comprehensive examination you receive from a Pankey trained dentist will be unlike any you have received before. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In this office we love what we do.

Many of our patients have come to know and love Kathy, commenting that she is always helpful, smiling, and cheerful. With her knowledge and expertise, it comes to no surprise that Kathy has been in the dental field for almost 20 years. Kathy loves to spend time with her family and is a self-declared golf aficionado.

With over 6 years of experience, Katy works directly with Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Madani, delivering gentle care to all of our patients. She received her Associate Degree in Pre-Hygiene and Health Science at Irvine Valley College and aspires to obtain a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her passions include swimming, playing volleyball and gymnastics. Impressively, she has earned first place rankings in these fields.

Krissy has enjoyed working as a front office administrator in the dental field since 2004. Prior to starting her career in dentistry she earned her Bachelors Degree from California State University Fullerton. Krissy is an expert at working with patient schedules and accommodating all their needs. Krissy is a Minnesota native and, while away from the office, she loves to travel, read, and cheer on her favorite football team, the Vikings.

Letty has been working in the dental industry as a Registered Dental Assistant since 1997 and is our liaison between general dentistry and orthotropics. Her many years of experience in various fields of dentistry make her a great asset to our team. She enjoys interacting with our patients and strives for excellence in patient care. When Letty is not at work she enjoys going to movies and riding bikes with her husband and three kids.

Melinda has been in the dental field since 1990. Upon completing her Registered Dental Hygiene (RDH) licensure she then pursed Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) Certification. Melinda maintains her dental assisting certifications in California and Indiana. Her passion and wide knowledge of dentistry allows her to educate patients on many aspects of their oral health needs. In her free time, Melinda enjoys walking her friendly canine extraordinaire, hiking, bike riding, concerts, SUP, volunteering, and traveling.