Welcome to Oval Dental! When you visit our prosthodontist and team, you can rely on us to put you and your oral health needs first. We are dedicated to providing you with individualized, high-quality dental care in a friendly and relaxing environment where you can feel comfortable. We will take the time to help you feel at ease, meeting with you one-on-one to get to know you and understand your oral health before creating personalized treatment plans. We offer a full range of dental services, from tooth extractions to complete and partial dentures and implant dentistry. Our practice also features an in-office dental lab so that we can ensure excellent results and reduce your treatment time!
I was born in a small town in northeast Romania. When I was 5 years old, my mom had some dental treatment to be done, and she took me with her to see the dentist. Dr. Glater was a very nice guy and took the time to show me the lab and what was he doing. It made such an impression on me that from 5 years old I did not want to be anything else but a dentist. And so my passion for dentistry began.
I worked hard to first become a certified dental technician. Then after communism fell, I enrolled in dental school in Romania, where I attended for one year. I came to the U.S. in 1992, and I started all over again. I enrolled for undergrad studies at University of Portland and then Oregon Health Sciences University Dental School, graduating in 2000. Prosthodontics and oral surgery are two areas in dentistry that intrigued me the most, so I decided to further my education. Medical College of Georgia Dental School Prosthodontic Department gave me that opportunity, and I graduated in 2003 as a prosthodontic specialist.
While in residency, 9/11 happened, so on September 17, 2001, I enrolled in the U.S. Army Reserves as a captain. It was a joy and an honor to serve along the brave men and women of the USAR for eight years. This country gave me so much that I wanted to give something back, and that was my opportunity.
Over the years, I have continued to improve my skills and my knowledge in an industry that has made more progress in the last 20 years than it did in 100 years before that. I love treating patients and also use the most advanced technology that we have available. I am a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, and I regularly attend meetings and continuing education courses to advance my training and skills.
My goal is to become the best dentist possible and to provide my patients with comprehensive dental treatments. I hope that my expertise, and my life experiences, make me a compassionate surgical prosthodontist.
Brenda entered the dental field in 1986 as a registered dental assistant. She graduated from East Texas State Commerce in 1987, and in 2011 opened her own dental consultant business. She joined our team in June 2018, and loves being part of a great team!
Christopher graduated from the dental assisting program at Anthem College, and joined our team in 2019. He has had the privilege of working with Dr. Vacarean for several years now, and loves what we do for our patients. Christopher brings with him great experience and passion for the dental field, and works to help our patients feel comfortable and keep our schedule running smoothly.