On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to welcome you to our website. We are very glad you decided to take the time to visit us and hope you will find the information helpful. We are dedicated to provide excellent patient care while maintaining services that are above the standard of care.
Our State of the Art equipments will make a difference in your experience to give you the best dentistry you deserve. In our office, we are commited to your safety. We strictly adhere to the infection control guidelines recommended by American Dental Association (ADA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
'We love to educate our patients and are committed to treat them with compassion and respect. Our purpose is to ensure that we are up to date with the latest trends in dentistry in order to provide the best service for them.'
Dr. Jovita A Barcena is a 1982 graduate of the University of the East, Manila, Philippines. After graduation she opened two private offices in Manila. She was then offered a job working as a dental hygienist in Saudi Arabia. The hospital director observed how well she treated her patients, and after a few days she was asked not to only do teeth cleaning but also to do general dentistry. She was offered a dentist position, which involved one month of training at the Ministry of Health followed by a licensure exam that included three parts; an oral, practical, and written exam. She was the first Filipino dentist who was given a license to practice dentistry in Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. After getting her license, she was assigned to the main office in Jeddah, K.S.A. and it was there she trained for one year in Pedodontics (Children's Dentistry) and worked for five years in Orthodontics. In 1993, Dr. Barcena decided to join her family in the USA and decided to take the California State Board of exam to practice dentistry in California, which she passed in 1995. She worked at the Central Dental Care clinic in Covina, CA from June 1995-1996. Dr. Barcena decided to start her own private practice in Panorama City, CA in 1996.
At her Panorama City office, Dr. Barcena is a general dentist with special interest in Orthodontics and Cosmetic Dentistry. She also performs minor surgeries, non surgical gum treatment, and preventive dentistry. She loves attending dental seminars and always updates herself with the latest trends in dentistry.
Hello! My name is Ripsime Balayan, and I have a big passion towards Dentistry. I went to North West College in 2008 & graduated last 2009 from the Dental Assisting Program and started to work for Dr. Barcena right away. To pursue my goals I became a Registered Dental Assistant in late 2010. My hobbies are cooking, playing piano & enjoying our beautiful nature by hiking and traveling. My favorite part is whatever you do, do it with passion and caring.
Hi! I am Veronica Reyes. I started working here in the office last 2016 as a Part Time Front desk officer and Insurance & Patient Biller . I've been working in a Dental Office for 24 years. I am a Dentist in my country , Philippines.
Hola! Bienvenidos! My name is Shirly Barrios. I've been in Dental since 2012 working in the Front office. Decided to go back to school to get my DA and graduated 2015 from Concorde Career College. I started working with Dr. Barcena last 2019 as a Front desk officer. On my free time I love to spend time with family and friends exploring new things,especially eating Guatemalan food from where I was born. You can definitely find me at the Dodger games during the season.
Mabuhay! I am Jannette Barcena, married with 3 wonderful kids. When I arrived here in the US last 2016 I began working in the office of Dr. Barcena. I worked as a DA and Front Desk Officer. I completed the Requirements as Specified by the Dental Board of California in Radiation Safety last 2017. Completed 8 hours OSHA Requirements & CPR. Been attending a lot of Seminars like Invisalign with Dr. Barcena. I love dealing with patients. I'm a jolly type of person who loves to sing and dance. I am a Physical Therapist in my country, Philippines.
