Dr. Ronaldo Opinga obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) from the University of Manitoba, School of Dentistry in 2007. After completing dental school in Canada, he moved to California to practice general dentistry and soon found his passion working with kids. Dr. Opinga is a general dentist who limits his practice to children. He has over 12years of experience providing general dentistry for children in over 18 dental offices all overCentral and Northern California.
Dr. Opinga has a very strong passion and love for treating children in their dental needs. His experience, training and love for children enable him to put together an honest and proper treatment plan that is essential in gaining the trust of his patients and their parents.
Dr. Andrew A. Rivamonte is a general dentist who graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 2009 with a doctor of dental surgery degree. He completed a general practice residency at the University of Michigan Hospital, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Hospital Dentistry where he treated medically compromised and special needs patients.Dr. Rivamonte is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and Contra Costa Dental Society.
Dr. Pauline Lim was born and raised in the Bay Area, CA. After completing her Bachelors degree in Molecular Cell Biology with an emphasis in cell development at UC Berkeley, she went on to obtain her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. She also completed a general practice residency at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI with dual hospital privileges at the University of Michigan Hospital treating medically complex and compromised patients.
After too many snowy winters in the Midwest, Dr. Lim was ready to come back home to CA, where as a general dentist, she has been practicing general dentistry for adults and children for the past 10 years. With her passion and joy in working with children and adolescents, she now wants to focus on them to emphasize the importance of early prevention and the education of childhood cavities. Her goal is to develop and build positive experiences and behaviors that will lead to good life long oral health practices for each of her patients.
Dr. Raymond Lee was born in Los Angeles and lived across the world in South Korea for much of his early childhood. Later he moved back to Orange County and finally moved up to the Bay for higher education. He went to UC Berkeley where he completed a double major in Integrative Biology and Psychology and later moved onto the UCSF School of Dentistry to finish his dental education.
He has been very involved in the dental community and was active in the American Student Dental Association and the American Dental Education Association. Now he is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. James Lai completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Dentistry in 2007. He has been practicing general dentistry for the past 14 years.
Motivated by upsetting dental memories from his childhood, Dr. Lai sought to focus his career on working with children to create positive dental experiences for them in their young age. He enjoys the opportunity to build trust with his patients and to change their former negative dental impressions into positive ones. His passion for children and dentistry is evident in the compassionate care he provides with each visit. His goal is to provide high quality care and education to his patients, and to empower them with the knowledge to control and maintain their oral health. Drawn by our shared passion to provide high quality care and to serve the underserved, he accepted a position with Bethel Kids Dental in 2020. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with his family and puppy.
Dr. Swetha Raja was born in India, and began her journey to Dentistry by earning her Bachelors in Dental Surgery from SRIHER, India. Having graduated top of her class, she continued her pursuit to higher education by moving to the United States. She has a Masters in Oral Biology from Louisville School of Dentistry, and earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCSF.
Having always been passionate about treating children and individuals with special needs, Dr. Raja focused her thesis work on Vitamin A deficiency in Cleft Palate. Preventing dental caries in children is on top of her radar, and she uses every opportunity she gets to educate and motivate her patients in establishing and maintaining a healthy dental regimen.
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 based on 42 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestSusana Cazares
2 years ago
My boys have been going to Bethel since they opened and we have always had wonderful experiences. I have recommended all of my friends, family, and colleagues to the Lodi office. Today I brought in my 15 year old son and Dr. James was amazing! Regardless of the age he treats all of his patients with patience and care. He explained the procedure (filing) in detail also and was very pleasant. Thanks for being amazing.
Maria Castellon
2 years ago
my 6 yr old son and I absolutely LOVE this office! The staff is very friendly, welcoming and informative, dental assistants and doctors are kind and comforting..we'll NEVER go anywhere else...thank you Dr.James! My sons experience was definitely relaxing and stress free
Laura Alvarez-Munoz
2 years ago
Fantastic place, kind staff, bright, and inviting!
Shirley Armstrong
2 years ago
If you have little kids they are very good with them
Ruben Trillo
2 years ago
Wow. Just wow. We were referred by our regular dentist that didn't do the work my children needed and I'm so glad they referred us to such a good place. I am really amazed. The place is immaculate and the people are just the same. They are so sweet to my kids, they are so kind and patient. We already have their six month check ups scheduled and my kids are so excited and comfortable coming to the dentist. Our other place was awesome and we will miss them but this is definitely the place to go for children of any size. I'm very impressed.
Vanessa Reyes
2 years ago
The absolute best dentist your kid can go to. Wonderful Dentists and assistants. Super friendly and clean my daughter never even knows she's been poked so many times that's how good they are. Best of all its Christian based very blessed to have a dentist like Bethel close by
L. E.
2 years ago
This is a very great office.. other then the fact that the wait for treatment is 2-3 months out it's a great place.
Ruben Trillo
3 years ago
Wow. Just wow. We were referred by our regular dentist that didn't do the work my children needed and I'm so glad they referred us to such a good place. I am really amazed. The place is immaculate and the people are just the same. They are so sweet to my kids, they are so kind and patient. We already have their six month check ups scheduled and my kids are so excited and comfortable coming to the dentist. Our other place was awesome and we will miss them but this is definitely the place to go for children of any size. I'm very impressed.
Laura Alvarez-Munoz
3 years ago
Fantastic place, kind staff, bright, and inviting!
Shirley Armstrong
3 years ago
If you have little kids they are very good with them
Vanessa Reyes
3 years ago
The absolute best dentist your kid can go to. Wonderful Dentists and assistants. Super friendly and clean my daughter never even knows she's been poked so many times that's how good they are. Best of all its Christian based very blessed to have a dentist like Bethel close by
L. E.
3 years ago
This is a very great office.. other then the fact that the wait for treatment is 2-3 months out it's a great place.
Jessica Keels
3 years ago
My son is autistic and they worked wonders with him. Excellent care and customer service. Definitely keeping them as my children's dentist.
Jecxy Cervantes
3 years ago
The staff is always polite and friendly. It's never crowded, always clean and they don't take too long to call you in or to be with you once you are inside. My kids don't mind going to THIS DENTIST OFFICE plus they get a toy on their way out it's a win-win.
Candy Gutierrez
3 years ago
I would give 100stars to bethel dentistry the secretaries are great helpful verry clean office & the actual pediatric dentist they are all AWESOME great job doctors you guys made all my 4 kid's feel super safe visiting the dentist office they were so afraid before when I took them to WESTERN DENTAL but you guys did such a great job on changing their image about the dentist.... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE FOR YOU KIDS ALL YOUR FAMILY WOULD LOVE IT NO DOUBT!!!!
g c
3 years ago
Amazing place! Hands down I came out of town and was amazed on how great there customer service is, so clean, kid friendly while very professional. The inside is like Chucky cheese game room in waiting area, they have a Toy store or after the visit kids get to take price. Very Christian friendly,scriptures so children will not be scared.. I loved it the dentist made my daughter feel so comfortable during her check up and cleaning. 10/10 I will definitely be coming back even if it's out of town!
Anahi Padilla
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) They are the best dentists and the staff very friendly, everything very clean my daughter had had another experience with other not so nice dentists and when they recommended me to bethel Kids do not hesitate to speak and I do not regret they are the best thanks (Original) Son los mejores dentistas y el personal muy amable , todo muy limpio mi hija habia tenido otra experiencia con otros dentistas no tan agradables y cuando me recomendaron a bethel Kids no dude en hablar y no me arrepiento son los mejores gracias
Pilar Vaca
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) They are good dentists, my son has a disability and he loves going with them, the dentists always support him in his dental needs and as a mother I am happy (Original) Son buenos dentistas , mi hijo tiene una discapacidad Y le encanta ir con ellos , los dentistas lo apollar siempre en sus necesidades dentales y yo como mama estoy feliz
CALVARIO SANTIAGO
3 years ago
(Translated by Google) Very well this place I recommend them all very friendly and very good service (Original) Muy bien este lugar se los recomiendo todos muy amables y muy buen servicio
Febronio Arias
3 years ago
I love this dentist but i have been calling emergency line nobody answers my baby has been in pain for 4 day i cant even get him seen as a mother!this is so horrible ,!there should be a way to help a patient whos is in deeply pain a 3 year old !!!very disappointed
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