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.

Dr. Aiko Kondo was born in Japan but came to the U.S. at 7 years old and was raised in North Carolina and Ohio. She attended The Ohio State University and completed her B.S. in Biology with Honors in two and half years. While preparing for dental school at OSU, she realized she also had a passion for research. She spent the next 4 years working in a biophysics laboratory in Japan, using microscopes to track single molecule movements on live cell plasma membranes, eventually obtaining her Masters degree in Medical Sciences from Kyoto University. Dr. Kondo returned to the U.S. to attend dental school after realizing her true passion was in dentistry. She obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Her hobbies include cooking and staying fit with yoga and exercising outdoors. Growing up, she spent a lot of her time playing the piano. Her senior year in high school, she won the World Piano Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio and had the opportunity to perform at The Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Dr. Kondo is a compassionate dentist who always aims to put her patients at ease. She finds it highly rewarding improving patients lives, whether it be from improving their smile or relieving them of pain.

Dr. Van Hoff graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry in 1989. In 2000, she moved to the US and got married. She received her California dental license in 2003. She loves to spend her weekends hiking in the mountains and is passionate about the outdoors. She loves to read, watch foreign films and plays classical music on the piano.

I am honored to work with such a great supportive, highly competent team led by Dr. Mirelez and Dr. Gates. We follow and apply the practices core values of FAITH, RESPECT, HONESTY, EXCELLENCE AND BALANCE for each and every patient that we care for to bring them the best dental and overall health that they deserve. -Dr Myra Rebecca Van Hoff