Dr. Pham and his family came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam after the Vietnam War. The family moved to northern California from Michigan when Dr. Pham was a child of one. English was a second language for him as he grew up in the Bay Area. This didnt stop him, however, as he went on to undergraduate school at UC Davis where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with emphasis in Physiology. From there, Dr. Pham attended dental school at UCLA, where he graduated with his D.D.S. degree in 2005. Since then, Dr. Pham has continued to advance his dental education with additional training courses, such as the UCLA Advanced Implant Course.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, Dr. Cecilia Wang is a dentist, looking after the locals in and around Santa Monica, CA. She graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned her dental degree.
She is an active member of the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Currently practicing at Meridien Dental, Dr. Wang explains to her patients about their dental conditions and helps them practice oral hygiene. She recognizes that many patients may not be completely comfortable with visiting a dentist. Hence, she endeavors to make dental visits a low-stress experience with minimal discomfort.
As a dental professional, Dr. Wang tries to stay updated on the latest advancements in dentistry to provide suitable treatment options to her patients. She understands the importance of quality care and believes in delivering high-quality dental care as well as professional patient service.
Dr. Palillo attended the University of California, Merced and graduated with a degree in Biology in 2015. Having embarked on dental outreach trips abroad during her pre-dental and dental school career, she has had the opportunity to witness the immediate positive impact left on patients which she finds to be so fulfilling.
After graduating from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, she returned to her home state of California to continue her career in dentistry. Her goal is to always provide high quality comprehensive care to patients while allowing them to feel comfortable and at ease throughout all their treatment. Dr. Palillo is a member of the California Dental Association. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, exploring new hiking trails, and spending time with her family, friends, and two pups.
Prior to opening his own dental office, Dr. Pham worked in other offices. His Santa Monica dental office is the realization of a dream which he is excited to offer to new and old clients. He provides a variety of dental services for the entire family, from kids to their parents and grandparents. He and his friendly staff make it a point to go out of their way to be helpful to everyone they care for in the homey, spa-like environment they have created.
Dr. Pham is a member of the local American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the National American Dental Association. He is also a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Academy of Osseointegration, which focuses on advancing the science, practice, and ethics of implant dentistry. Through these professional organizations and through other avenues, Dr. Pham constantly works to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in dental knowledge and technology while providing the latest and best in dental equipment and services.
Dr. Pham and his wife Audrey have two children. Ethan, aged 3 has just started preschool. Cleo, just under a year old, recently got her first two lower teeth, an important event in any family. Besides working at his dental office, Dr. Pham loves snowboarding in the local mountains and playing golf in our beautiful southern California sunshine.