I have over 40 years of experience in dentistry, the frist 17 in the former Czechoslovakia. I was licensed in California in 1996, and am practicing in the area since 1997. I am a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, CDA, KCDS, and ASFO.
My wife Elena was my schoolmate and practiced dentistry in the former Czechoslovakia for over seventeen years. After our family moved to USA, she worked as a registered dental assistant, and since 1997 she manages our office, takes care of insurance claims, and does all our front office work.
Our daughter joined our practice in 2006, after graduating from USC Dental School. She added orthodontics to our treatment offer. She is very patient with children, and all our younger patients love 'Doctor Mimi'. Dr. Maria Porazik is also a member of ADA, CDA, KCDS, AGD and IAO.
Our son Paul is a graduate of UCSF School of Dentistry. After graduating he completed his specialization in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY. He is a member of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a recipient of Albert Einstein College of Medicine Leo M. Davidoff Society Award.
Alicia joined our practice in 2005. She has over 25 years of experience as a registered dental assistant. She is a gentle and attentive assistant, with a great personality. Her fluency in Spanish helps us better serve our Spanish speaking patients.
We opened our practice in the area in 1997. At that time, it was located in Lake of the Woods, and had only two operatories. Our present office in Lebec was built in 2006, and we opened its doors at the beginning of 2007. We now have five treatment rooms all equipped with digital x-rays, and other state-of-the art equipment. We've also added a new digital panoramic x-ray unit to help us with diagnosis and treatment of our implant, orthodontic and surgical cases.
We love to stay active in the mountain community through our support of the local baseball and soccer teams, and community events. We believe that giving back to the community is an integral part of any successful organization. Come see our our Community Pride wall!