Bonita Family Dental is formed to serve the residents of South County. We have been providing quality dental care since its inaugural in the year1978. Dr. John Cunningham started the practice in the same shopping mall in which it is located today. The primary goal of the firm is to provide excellent dental care needs for local clients. Currently, we are serving paediatric and adult patients. We are proud of how our practice has grown over the years

Bonita Family Dental accepts cash, cheque, major credit card payments and interest free financing options. Our professionals work with insurance providers to coordinate the submission of all the necessary reimbursement paperwork for you to receive the maximum benefits available. Beneficial payment plans may also be arranged. Please contact the office for other details and additional questions.

Dr. Sandhya Hegde has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2009 and has undergone specialized training in the field of Implant, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, Invisalign and orthodontics.

Dr. Cunningham is a third-generation dentist from USC, who has been in practice since 1988. He performs multi-unit veneer and implant cases and works closely with specialists, as needed, in ensuring the best care for his patients

Dr. Hammond graduated in 1976 from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry. He enjoys orthognathic surgery and jaw reconstruction as well as more routine dental oral surgery such as wisdom teeth and dental extractions

Experienced hygienists, dedicated individuals such as Treatment Coordinators, Hygiene Coordinators, Phone coordinators and Reception Coordinators and Dental Assistants make Bonita Family Dental a happy place which translates to happy patients.

We are the longest-established and most-reputable dental practice in the South County (over 40 years), offering an end-to-end solution to third-generation patients from the same families. We take care of all your Preventative, Restorative, Cosmetic, Endodontic, Periodontic and Surgical needs, without the need to go to different offices/providers. We are confident in the quality of our work and warranty everything performed at our office, as long as the patient keeps up with their periodic care and exams.

a) 3D imaging: To see things that would normally not show in a 2D image, to better understand bone structure and its surrounding areas. b) CAD/CAM technology: The CEREC machine can help scan, fabricate and bake a crown all in under 2 hours, thus making a single visit restoration a practical alternative. c) Intra-Oral scanners: Intra Oral scanners provide a very fast and accurate representation of the teeth and the overlaying enamel, making caries detection easy to visualize, thus building a foundation for preventative care. It also provides digital impressions for restorations like crowns and Inlays/Onlays, that are far more accurate than the old technique that used trays and making molds of your teeth.

Dr. Sandhya Hegde (President/CEO): Dr Hegde has dual degrees in dentistry, from India and the US. She has been practicing in San Diego after graduating from acclaimed Loma Linda University in the year 2000. She also has been awarded a prestigious fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2009 and is committed to perpetual learning. Dr. Hegde has undergone specialized training in the field of Implant, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry, Invisalign and Orthodontics. She has done numerous full mouth reconstructions and to date, has placed and restored over 1000 implants, with a very high success rate. Dr Hegde's goal is to provide the best smile and overall health for her patients and she does it to perfection.

Dr. Grey Cunningham: Dr. Cunningham is a third generation dentist from USC, who has been in practice since 1988. Dr. Cunningham has had extensive post graduate training in the areas of Implantology, Bone and Tissue Grafting, Cosmetic dentistry, Full Mouth Reconstruction, Orthodontics and Invisalign Clear Braces. Dr. Cunningham graduated from the Las Vegas Institute of Cosmetic Dentistry in 1995 and is an associate professor at UCSD, treating needy patients and training undergraduate pre-dental students. Dr. Cunningham routinely performs multi unit veneer and implant cases and works closely with specialists, as needed, in ensuring the best care for his patients.

Dr. Christine Buenaventura: Dr. Buenaventura is a graduate of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. Dr. Buenaventura has a dual degree in general dentistry and has undergone post-graduate studies in Orthodontics from the Philippines. Christine has had a chequered career since 2000, having had her dental practice. She is loved by her patients and is regarded for her calmness and comprehensive approach to dental care by all her patients. Her extensive knowledge and experience in the field help people to get the best and attractive smiles with the safest treatment options.

Dr. Hammond: Dr. Hammond graduated in 1976 from the University of Maryland, School of Dentistry, and was selected for the Gorgas Prosthodontic Honor Society. After the completion of dental school, Dr. Hammond was selected to serve as a General Practice Resident at Naval Hospital, San Diego. He also served as the head of oral surgery at the Naval Hospital Guantanomo Bay, Cuba. Dr. Hammond is inclined towards dental implants and bone graft preparation for dental implants. He enjoys orthognathic surgery, jaw reconstruction, and regular dental oral surgery such as wisdom teeth and dental extractions. He is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.

Front office team members are trained to assist the needs of our patients. Our dedicated comprising of Treatment Coordinators, Hygiene Coordinators, Phone Coordinators, and Reception Coordinators are tutored to make our patients feel comfortable with an emphasis on safety. We offer a full range of preventive, soothing, and cosmetic services

All our dental assistants are certified RDAs and some have taken the Extended Functions certification exam. We have a very tenured Back Office and Front Office staff and we believe that our happy employees, make for a happy office which translates to happy patients.In addition to chairside assisting, each of our assistants excel in specific areas of responsibilities, like cosmetic provisional, Intra Oral Scans, 3d Imaging, Splints and nightguard appliances, etc