Being born in Concord, CA, Dr. Tran is no stranger to the neighborhood. She received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and began her dental education at age 19 from NYU, making her the youngest dentist to graduate from her class. She has since been practicing dentistry for over ten years in New York & California as well as Honduras outreaches. Patients love her for a soft touch and fun nature that make you forget you were at the dentist! In her free time you can find her with her husband, two young children, and their French bulldog, Montana!
'Dr. Don' is a pediatric specialist and sees children from the time they get their first tooth. He received his undergraduate degree from UC Irvine and his dental degree from NYU, where he met his wife, Dr. Tran. He continued his pediatric dental residency at NOVA Southeastern University in Florida where he is trained to treat young children as well as those with special needs and has provided dental care in Honduras, Grenada, and Jaimaca. Dr. Don is most popular among the little ones and is sure to make even the shyest kids crack a smile. He is a health & fitness buff and can be found at the gym in his free time
Dr. Pham was born and raised in the East Bay. She attended UC San Diego for her undergraduate degree where she earned a Bachelor of Science in General Biology as well as a post-baccalaureate at California State University, East Bay. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at Midwestern University in Arizona in which she graduated with honors and received the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Chapter Award and International College of Dentists Student Leadership Award.
Dr. Pham has done dental volunteer work in Samoa and Tonga and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. In her free time Dr. Pham enjoys spending time with her dog and trying to find the next best thing to watch on Netflix.
We are proud to have Dr. Tayebaty serve our patient's complex root canal needs. He received his bachelors degree in biology fromUCLAwith honors. He went on to receive his dental degree from the prestigiousHarvard School of Dental Medicine, and graduated with Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Tayebaty then moved to New York and earned his specialty certificate in Endodontics atNew York University College of Dentistry. Patient's love him as he's able to make any root canal quick and painless! On his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, biking, cooking and spending time with his wife.
Before finding passion in clinical dentistry, Dr. Sam Chien was a professional guitar player and completed his undergraduate performance studies at Carnegie Mellon University and Berklee College of Music. He then graduated from NYU College of Dentistry and completed a General Practice Residency at NYU Langone Brooklyn (formerly Lutheran) To further his passion in cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Chien completed a one year Esthetic Fellowship at Tufts University Dental School of Medicine. Dr. Chien strongly believes in continuing education and lifelong learning to better serve his patients. He loves to help patients achieve optimum oral health and transform their smiles, giving them something to look forward to their next dental visit.
Originally from South Korea, Dr. Kim has had many years of experience in oral surgery. He completed his dental school degree in South Korea, and specialized as an Oral Surgeon since 1996. Upon coming to the United States, Dr. Kim was one of the few candidates to be accepted and attended UCSF Dental school's 2 year program, and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2018. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, spending time with his two daughters and his small dog.
'Patty' is our office manager and you will most likely be meeting her on your first visit with us! She may greet you while checking in and will also be helping you with your insurance and payment options during your visit. Although she is one of our newest additions to our team, Patty has been in the dental field for 10 years and is well versed in your treatment plan options. She is more than happy to answer your questions and concerns throughout your visit. During her free time, Patty enjoys spending time with her husband and their multiple puppies.
Deisy is our dental assistant and may be with you for the majority of your visit. From taking your x-rays to assisting the doctor during your treatments, she'll be sure to make sure you're comfortable! Deisy is especially great with children as they love her for her fun, bubbly personality. During her free time Deisy likes to go on day trips to the beach and Los Angeles!
Serafin has grown up here in Concord and is no stranger to the Bay Area. He is known to always strike up a conversation and make you comfortable during your visit. Patient's love him for his kindness and his soft touch! He enjoys a good movie and is always on the look out for new music.
Hannah is a dental assistant who will help you take x-rays and assist the doctor in your treatment! Patients love her because she is soft spoken and especially gentle. In her spare time she loves being outdoors, doing arts and crafts and spending time with her young daughter.
Montana has a PhD in psychology. Her primary focus is provide comfort to patients who have dental fear and anxiety. On her spare time, she loves to lounge around in the office and takes naps. Her favorite movie is Air Bud.