The field of dentistry has allowed me to operate a people-centered business that provides me with unlimited opportunities to develop myself personally as well as professionally. It allows me to combine my love of working to help others while at the same time, developing deep and long lasting friendships with patients and staff. My patients and staff never cease to amaze and inspire me. This is why I work so hard to continually earn my patients trust. I am committed to improving my clinical skills on a continual basis so that my patients may always be able to count on me to meet their needs.
I am passionate about continually improving my clinical skills and increasing my level of knowledge by reading and taking advanced dental training. I find that education not only helps me grow professionally, but personally as well. Through my advanced training, I have achieved a higher level of knowledge and clinical skill which allow me to offer my patients the very latest in dental treatment.
Most recently, in 2013 I completed a one year dental implant residency at Loma Linda Unviersity. In 2012, I graduated from UCLAs Sleep Apnea Residency program where I earned over 70 hours of CE credit in the field of sleep apnea and oral facial pain. In recent years, I have earned certificates of graduation from several dental residency programs while attending the Esthetic Professionals Dental Education Center in Los Angeles. These programs included dental implant surgery, cosmetic dentistry, and prosthodontics. Fresh ideas, gained through continuing education, are continually flowing into the practice and this has had a very positive impact on the patients as well as the patients and staff.
I grew up in Burbank California, the middle of seven children. My father was an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Aircraft Co. designing top-secret aircraft such as the U2 and SR71 Blackbird. I am certain that this is where I developed my initial love of science and technology.
Growing up, I was active in scouting and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. My experience in scouting taught me much about leadership, which I feel has helped me be successful in life as well as in business. I went on to attend high school at Notre Dame in Sherman Oaks, California where I excelled in the classroom and the football field. In addition to high school football, I played 2 years of college football. What I learned through sports was teamwork, discipline, and the notion of success through hard work.
I am married to my wonderful wife, Jacqueline, and we have two beautiful Golden Retrievers named Daisy and Delilah. My wife is a manager with the city of Pasadena. When not working, we greatly enjoy spending time at home, and when we can, we love to travel and visit with family and friends.
Jacqueline and I are both certified scuba divers and have had the opportunity to visit and dive in some of the worlds most remote and exotic places. These include Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, the Galapagos Islands, East Africa, and the Fijian Islands. Of course, Southern California also offers great diving opportunities as well. I am an avid underwater photographer and these locations have not only offered me wonderful cultural experiences but have also allowed me to photograph some of the worlds most exotic sea creatures.
Education/Background: University of Maryland Dental School, Woodhull Medical Center for General Practice Residency, and Extensive continuing education courses for cosmetics, sleep apnea, orofacial pain and Invisalign.
Why love working with the doctors and the rest of the team?: Everyone in the office is so pleasant. It makes every day coming to work a joy. Everyone works together to make every patients experience the best possible.
Personal Information: My husband and I live in Encino with our two dogs. We both enjoy staying active and meet through a mutual interest in ultimate frisbee. I play for and captain an LA based professional women's team. When not practicing or training, I enjoy cooking, travelling and reading.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Delilah is our newest service dog. She was born at the Shadalane Golden Retriever Academy in Vista California where she was trained for ten months prior to coming to the office. Delilah is certified and registered with Service Companion Dogs of America.
Delilah is a beautiful golden retriever. She has been instrumental in adding to the patients overall experience at the office as she is really calm and friendly. Going to the dentist can be stressful for many people but Delilah is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Dr. Sabrina Pham DDS has been a great addition to our team. She is highly energetic and motivated to provide excellent dental care to our patients. She graduated from NYU College of Dentistry in 2017 at the top of her class.
Courtney is a proud mom of two wonderful kids, J.R. and McKenzie, and her three crazy dogs, Bailey Blue, Lucy Liu, and the newest addition, Bjorn. She enjoys anything that involves the kids, hiking, dancing, and most importantly, being with her family and friends.
Angie has been an awesome addition to our team. She helps with scheduling, checking insurance eligibility and most importantly is the first smile you see when you walk in our door. She started with us over the summer of 2021 and enjoys the family like atmosphere of our office.
Angie shares her home with her boyfriend Chris and their 3 year old Husky, Zeus. They love being active and having fun. When not at work, Angie enjoys being outside watching Zeus run around and just enjoying nature.
Aniko joined our team in 2012, and since then, has considered our office to be her second family. She is here to help our patients achieve an ideal level of oral health by providing effective preventive treatments and education for good home care. Aniko has enjoyed getting to know our family of patients and building trusting relationships with each person.
Carrie joined our team over the summer of 2020 and luckily for us, we get to have her 3 out of the 5 days during the week. She is here to provide preventative dental treatment to her patients by way of dental cleanings and oral hygiene instruction.
Carrie has been in the dental field since 2003, has been a hygienist since 2008. Her greatest joy about her job is getting to know her patients and the relationships she builds over the years with them.
Carrie has been married to her husband Mike since 2009. They have 3 beautiful children, 2 girls and 1 boy. With most of their time being spent at various activities that the kids are involved in, like baseball games or girl scouts.
Laura has been part of our team since the summer of 2020, a little silver lining of COVID. As a registered hygienist Laura strives to make sure her patients are informed about proper oral hygiene and likes to educate her patients about the mouth-body connection. She is very detail-oriented and provides excellent care to our patients.
Stephanie has been since 2016 where she graduated from Career Care institute and has been with the team since 2017. Stephanie's favorite part on the job is interacting with the patients as well as learning new procedures. Stephanie's loves the positive environment that we all create.
When Stephanie is not at work she enjoy's being home with her two beautiful girls! She just added two new members to her family, Toffee and Milo, who are both mastiffs. Stephanie is studying to become a dental hygienist, we can't wait to watch her fulfill her dreams.
Laura has been a assisting for since 2014 where she graduated from UEI College. Laura's favorite part of the job is learning new procedure's and helping patients improve their oral health so they can love their new smile! Laura loves the positive and family environment that the office gives.
On Laura's free time she enjoys watching movies on the weekends (horror movies being her favorite). She loves spending time with her family and two dogs Wally and Eva. When she is not with her family she is going to the gym.