Dr. Tran is an active member of several dental associations, including the San Diego County Dental Society, the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. His passion for knowledge is evident in his continuing education from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and Spear Education, an innovative resource for research in dental care.When Dr. Tran isnt in the office, hes spending time with his wife and newborn son. He loves sports and taking his family on culinary adventures in San Diego. If youre looking for a friendly dentist in San Diego, visit Dr. Tran and the Origin Dental team. We cant wait to get to know you!
Our teams main focus is your health and comfort. We genuinely care about all of our patients, and we know most of them by name. At Origin Dental, we want our office to be a friendly environment where you feel cared for and respected, so we always do our best to go above and beyond to keep our patients happy.
Fun Facts: Lovely is very family oriented and loves spending time with her family and close friends. Besides work and family, she loves being in the studio recording and writing music. She is a part of a collective with her brother and cousin who also produces and writes music. Along with music, she also enjoys practicing yoga, meditating, and baking.
Fun Facts: Sandra was born and raised in North County, CA. She starts her days by going to the gym before work, and stays active throughout the day by walking as frequently as she can. Her typical weekends include visiting her parents and siblings, spending quality time at home with her cousin, and getting together with old friends; but most of all, she loves catching up on sleep! At home, she loves learning to cook new recipes and playing with the house dog, Coco.
At work, Sandra enjoys getting to know our patients and making each of them feel as comfortable as possible. She takes satisfaction in knowing she has provided the best possible dental experience for all!
Fun Facts: Carolina is a current student in the San Diego Mesa College Dental Assisting Program, she enjoys working in the dental field as a scheduling coordinator, however, is always looking to grow within the field. When she is not working or attending class, she enjoys spending quality time with her fur-baby Bruce and trying new restaurants with friends.
Fun Facts: Karen is committed to the best patient care and education. She backs this up with the gentle touch and personal attention that she gives all her patients. She enjoys warm weather and beautiful sunsets.
Fun Facts: Michael was born in Manila, Philippines but was raised in San Diego starting at the age of 9. He has been in the dental field since 2013 graduating from San Joaquin Valley College with a degree in Dental Hygiene. In his spare time, he tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle by going on road runs, hill sprints, and hiking throughout San Diego. He is dedicated to giving his patients the most thorough and gentle cleanings possible. When it comes to social distancing, he likes to be EXTRA SAFE and maintains a 6-foot 1-inch distance from people.
Fun Facts: Nicolette was born and raised in Rochester New York but has been enjoying San Diego for the past 10 years. In her spare time Nicolette is a Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner and has recently achieved her purple belt. She enjoys the outdoors and time with her family.
Fun Facts: Danielle is a San Diego native and grew up deep sea fishing and scuba diving. She loves all activities related to the ocean. She enjoys traveling and has been to many countries including Africa, Costa Rica, and several countries in Europe. Danielle speaks both Swedish and English because her parents moved to San Diego from Sweden before she was born. She absolutely loves her job as a dental hygienist and began her career in dentistry as an assistant. She is very knowledgeable in her field and cant wait to share her dental hygiene tips with you!
We want our office to feel like home, which is why we have a beverage station to keep you hydrated, blankets to keep you cozy, and warm towels to add a special luxurious touch. We also have TVs in all of our operatories for your Netflix viewing pleasure. Tell us your favorite show and well turn it on during your treatment!