Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologist Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry Kois Center Graduate, Mentor, & Clinical Instructor Co-Founder, InstaRisa Technologies, LLC Official Dentist, Fresno Futbol Club
Dr. J. Art Mirelez, Jr. maintains one of the most successful private dental practices in Fresno. A local boy, born in Fresno, and raised in the nearby small rural town of Caruthers, he attended and graduated from Caruthers High School. After graduation, he attended Fresno State University and received a Bachelors degree in Chemistry with Honors. Dr. Mirelez received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Dentistry in 2002. Upon completion of dental school, he was selected for a General Practice Residency Program at Fresnos University Medical Center, where he treated medically compromised patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Mirelez then went on to work for Healthy Smiles Mobile Dental Foundation, a local non-profit childrens dental organization.
A Master in the Art of Living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of Excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both. -Francoise Rene Auguste Chateaubriand
Dr. Mirelez later attended the prestigious Misch International Implant Institute Program and after completion, acquired his Fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologist, one of the highest international designations for skill in the surgery and restoration of dental implants. Dr. Mirelez earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in 2011 after completing over 500 hours of dental education after dental school. Today, Dr. Mirelez has over 2,000 hours of continuing dental education completed and all his patients rest assured that only excellent and scientifically proven dentistry is provided.
Dr. Mirelez has 2 passions in life; dentistry and family. Dr. Mirelezs blessed life starts and ends with 5 beautiful girls. The first being his high school sweetheart and now wife, Helena, who cares for their 4 amazing daughters Mia, Ava, Ella & Sophia. His daughters keep him busy with softball & soccer coaching, swim, volleyball and gymnastics. Crossfit, running and participating in community recreational sports keeps Dr. Mirelez in shape. Dr. Mirelez is also a motivational speaker for local schools and Universities. He hopes to encourage as many people as possible to pursue careers in the health profession and even allows students intern at his office.
Dr. Mirelez travels internationally in search of safe and advanced implant techniques, one of which is the Ickert Dental Centre of Canada. Dr. Mirelez is a graduate (1 of 300 worldwide) of the prestigious Kois Center, an institute for elite dentists who choose Advanced Dentistry Through Science. Dr. Mirelez also advanced his sedation training with the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation to become a leader in Sedation Dentistry.
Dr. Mirelezs desire to be the best clinician possible through training and education has allowed him to acquire the honor of Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry. Thus, continuing his education and keeping apprised of the latest technological advances in the dental industry, in an effort to better serve his patients to educate and assist them in making the best decisions regarding their dental healthcare. Dr. Mirelez is excited about dentistrys latest advances that promote complete health and wellness-driven treatment options.
Providing exceptional dentistry is inspiring to me. I love my profession, says Dr. Mirelez. Being able to help patients, earn their confidence, and provide wonderful service and exceptional care is humbling and gratifying. The opportunity to alleviate anothers pain, or improve their self-confidence by creating a healthy, functional and beautiful smile is truly rewarding.
The Fellowship is one of the few post-graduate designations available to general dentists. It requires the dentist to complete over 500 hours of continuing education in various disciplines and to pass a rigorous examination.
Dr. Mirelez was among 322 general dentists who received the Fellowship award in San Diego. Only 5% of all dentists in the U.S. have this prestigious Fellowship recognition. Rest assured you are in great hands here at Mirelez Wellness Dental.
The Kois Center is a world-renowned educational center in Seattle, WA for dentists providing a didactic and clinical program with the latest advances in esthetics, implant and restorative dentistry. Dentists from all over the world travel to the Kois Center to learn from the teachings of Dr. John Kois. The curriculum is based solely on the latest research.
Dr. J. Art Mirelez, Jr., FICOI, FAGD became eligible for the Mentor exam after successfully completing over 240 hours of education at the Kois Center. The rigorous exam consisted of both a written and oral presentation. Dr. Mirelez passed the exam on his first attempt! By passing the exam, Dr. Mirelez has proven that he understands the concepts and principles taught by Dr. Kois well enough to facilitate and teach other dentists. He is 1 of 82 dentists worldwide to be honored with Clinical Instructor Distinction. One of Dr. Mirelezs countless efforts to become the best dental provider in Fresno is illustrated here, as he is now the ONLY Kois Center Clinical Instructor in the entire Central Valley.
Dr. Mirelezs former affiliation with V2R Biomedical (Virtual to Reality) as Chief Clinician, Co-Developer, and Lecturer for an innovative medical device called GuidedSMILE has been a very rewarding honor.
The latest and greatest innovation in dentistry is InstaRisa which integrates 3D digital scans of the face and teeth to create custom-designed beautiful and precise fitting teeth. This new digital system helps dentists, surgeons, laboratory partners, and our patients in all phases of implant dentistry, from CT imaging to final smile restorations. With this technology, teeth in a day is now possible in a far easier, less expensive, more predictable, comfortable, and less invasive manner. The finalcosmetic resultis stunning and life-changing. Feel free to speak to some of Dr. Mirelezs patients who have taken advantage of this amazing technology.
With his knowledge and passion for dentistry, be confident and comfortable that you, your family, and friends will be provided with the highest quality dental care when you visit Mirelez Wellness Dental.
Dr. Gates grew up in Fresno, graduating at the top of the Bullard High School class of 2000. He spent weekends and summers working at his fathers vineyard in Madera where he learned many skills and values which can be applied to dentistry. After high school, Dr. Gates then attended the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. While studying at Berkeley, he did research in a plant genetics laboratory.He matriculated into dental school in 2006 at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 2010 with a DMD degree. In his spare time, he enjoys many outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, as well asprojects around the house.Dr. Gates has been practicing dentistry for 10 years now and looks forward each day at the office.
Cherie is the Jack of all Trades!!We call her Little Mirelez The Girl Version. She has a contagious, positive energy that she loves to show. Her willingness and ability to work with our patients on a personal, financial, and emotional level is unmatched. She lights up a room with her smile and has a heart of gold. Cherie is devoted to her family and brings that love and compassion to work, creating a home-like feel for our patients and team. Our team is one in a million. The Best Team Ever!
Rebekah has a passion for both dentistry and marketing. She is the first point of contact you will experience when scheduling online. I love being able to be a part of our patients dental experience and transformation from start to finish. Being able to change our patients lives through their smile is absolutely heartwarming. The best part of it all is working for someone who always puts god first and being a part of a team that treats you like family. In Rebekahs free time she enjoys traveling the country with her fiance and daughter from rodeo to rodeo.
Veronica loves Dentistry because of how it changes peoples lives. I love seeing the smile on patients faces when they see their new smiles for the first time. Dr. Mirelez has made me grow as a person and I have learned so much from him. Veronica loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids, Rhiannon & Ej. Her hobbies are hanging out with family and friends and traveling for her sons soccer games.
We are not a team because we work together. We are a team because we trust, respect and care for each other. -ValaAfshar. This is true of ourteam. We have smart, talented and skilled individuals. We each have our own strengths and together we take great care of our patients. However, my favorite part of our team is that we really are a family. We encourage and support each other in and out of the office. We go above and beyond not only for our patients, but each other as well. The atmosphere in the office is fun, respectful and caring- and I think anyone who walks in the door can feel that. Judy enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. She likes baking, cooking and reading or listening to audiobooks.
What I love about our Doctors and Team is that we ALWAYS put our patients needs first. We care for our patients as they are part of our dental family. Our team goes above and beyond to work together. Our team truly cares about one another and we enjoy having so much fun as we work. Elena loves spending time with her children, family and DOGS. They enjoy hikes, camping and road trips.
From chairside assisting, to dental lab and admin, Nancy has worked in many different facets of the dental field. After having experienced how other practices serve and treat their patients, I can really appreciate the level of care that our team provides. Its special; we genuinely care abouteach and everyperson that walks in the door. Nancy loves traveling and camping with her family, fishing and watching horror movies.
Choose a job you like, and youll never have to work a day in your life. Dentistry really puts that in perspective for me! I love what I do and enjoy all the challenges we get every day and the amazing opportunities we get to learn. I aspire to grow to my full potential in this field. I enjoy giving people their confidence back and educating them to make better decisions. On my free time, I enjoy taking spontaneous trips with my family and watching movies. I love trying new foods and taking nice walks. I was created to help create beautiful smiles.
Yolanda enjoys working at Mirelez Wellness Dental because she enjoys listening to patients stories and being able to fulfill their needs and desires. Giving patients their confidence back and seeing how we can change their life is incredible. I love what I do and will continue to do what I can for our patients. Our team is amazing they will go above and beyond to help our patients as well as each other. Yolanda enjoys spending time with family and friends. Taking trips and creating memories living life to the fullest.
Amy has been an RDH (Registered Dental Hygienist) for over 18 years. Amys first Dental Hygiene job was with the practice before it became Mirelez Wellness Dental. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, pets and working on community improvement projects. She is a people person and it is the reason she became a Dental Hygienist. The most important thing to her is that her patients feel comfortable in her care and understands the she truly cares about their overall welfare and that their dental health improves not only their physical health, but emotional health as well.
What I love about dentistry is knowing I am helping others improve their quality of life. Dr. Mirelez is very caring and provides a fun working environment that our patients appreciate. I enjoy knowing that Dr. Mirelez is always striving to improve and learn the latest technologies available. Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She likes taking road trips, going on adventures, outdoor activities, such as hiking, going on walks and bike rides. Lisas happy place is anytime spent at the ocean. She loves the palm trees, ocean breeze and salty air.
Ed enjoys working at Mirelez Wellness Dental most of all because of the smiles on the patients face and knowing they can once again have confidence insmiling. Patientsare so happy when they leave and its a great feeling being able to part take in the process that can change a persons life. The team is enjoyable to work with and very close. Ed loves spending time with his nephews, brothers, and wife. His hobbies include trail running, relaxing with his family and playing or watching soccer. Ed also likes taking spontaneous road trips.
Fernando loves dentistry because of all the technology he gets to implement with patients. I have passion for my work, and I feel very happy when I see new smiles on our patients.I love seeing and being able to change our patientslives. I feel that I have a great team around me. Fernando loves spending his free time with his kids and wife. He has a passion for soccer and loves getting to play every Sunday.
