Dr. Tran Hoang graduated Phi Betta Kappa and Cum Laude from UC Irvine where she majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and minored in Womens Studies. She then attended UCLA School of Dentistry where she graduated with numerous honors, including the coveted Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and the Section Award in Pediatric Dentistry. After dental school, Dr. Hoang completed a three year residency program in Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA.
Dr. Hoang recognizes the importance of community, giving and education. While attending UCLA, she served as the UCLA-USC Mobile Clinic coordinator, a program which brought dental care to underserved areasthroughout Los Angeles. She also went abroad to Honduras and Fiji as part of dental outreach teams. While in private practice, Dr. Hoang worked with Kerrys Kids, a non-profit organization which provided free mobile health care to homeless children at shelters throughout the East Bay. She also served as an assistant clinical professor at UCSF in both general dentistry and removable prosthodontics.
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Hoang specializes in difficult dental problems and challenging restorations including crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and implant dentistry. While her advanced training informs her on how to better offer treatment options, she enjoys treating the most simple to the most complex dental cases. Her philosophy is to be as minimally invasive as possible and to protect and prevent potential dental issues. She takes pride in using the most trusted and advanced technology available, including laser and digital dentistry.
Dr. Shaffer is a board certified pediatric dentist. He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCLA. He then obtained a Master of Science degree in Oral and Craniofacial Biology from UCSF while concurrently completing advanced specialty training in pediatric dentistry at UCSF and at Children's Hospital Oakland.
Dr. Shaffer continues to stay involved in academia and is a former assistant clinical professor at UCSF in the department of pediatric dentistry and currently is a part-time faculty member at UCSF-Children 's Hospital Oakland. He has lectured on topics ranging from oral sedation safety protocols to emerging non-invasive ways of treating dental caries ('cavities'). He additionally spends time treating underserved patients abroad, and has traveled to both Honduras and Fiji for dental outreach trips. He regularly takes continuing education courses on all phases of dentistry, as well as in pediatric dentistry consistent with keeping his status as a board certified pediatric dentist.
Born and raised in Alameda, California, Dr. Shaffer is proud to call the Bay Area his home. He enjoys running, cycling, snowboarding, and rooting for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants. He also enjoys going to the beach and spending time with his wife, two children, and dog, Buster.
At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals that are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual, and tailor each treatment to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.
To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
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2 years ago
Dr. Tran Hoang is the best! Her fun, loving and caring spirit puts you at ease. I feel so lucky to have found her. She takes the time to explain what your options are and makes sure you understand each option thoroughly. Highly recommend!
Tania Cota
2 years ago
Dr. Hoang is absolutely amazing! My husband fractured half his crown off and our dentist who we've been seeing for 15+ years handled the circumstances poorly. My hubby then went to see Dr. Hoang off recommendation. My husband who dreads the dentist, actually came back with a smile. Said she was great, not only did she take the time to do treatment to protect his tooth right then, but she explained the whole process and actually educated him on treatment. When he went back for his new crown he even fell asleep during treatment. Who falls asleep at the dentist?! You know she's good! She's fun, down to earth and downright trust worthy of working in our mouths any day! We are so happy with the practice and staff that we decided to make a permanent change and become patients of Dr. Hoang.
Michelle Wyllie
2 years ago
Never could say this before but I actually look forward to going to the dentist now. Love Love Love Dr. Hoang! She is by far the best dentist I've gone to in terms of her work, and the fact that she keeps my mind off the dental procedures with her great sense of humor and funny stories. She's wonderful with kids too so our whole family goes to Pleasant Hill General Dentistry.
Morgan O'Connor
2 years ago
Dr. Hoang is the best! She is clam, patient, thorough, and explains the procedures you will have, which helped minimize my fear of the dentist. She replaced a crown for me that was done poorly by another dentist. After almost 3 years of not being able to chew on the right side of my mouth, I am pain free and don't even notice the crown anymore. I have gone back to her for my regular check ups and my teeth have never felt cleaner. I highly recommend her to everyone I talk to!
Mike Borges
2 years ago
We have gone to Dr. Hoang for several years and know that we can trust her. She explains the why, and our options in a way that puts her patients first. I'd recommend her to anyone in the Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill area.
Michelle Liu
2 years ago
Dr. Tran Hoang is the BEST! She is knowledgeable and most importantly cares about her patients. She listens to my needs and concerns and makes every effort to make sure that I am comfortable throughout my visit. I trust her opinion and advice - particularly if I am having a challenging tooth issue. I have decided to bring my entire family to her office for all of our dental needs. Make an appointment with Dr. Hoang - you won't regret it!
john brennan
2 years ago
Saved my tooth! I was very worried it was going to come down to a root canal, thankfully I did not! The office was very clean. I noticed they had some mini hepa filters running in the procedure area and that was a nice comfort. Aesthetics were clean as well. Team was awesome! Dr. Hoang and her assistant were really fluid together, made for a really fast and seamless visit. I super recommend them. Best experience I've had in the tooth department!
Morgan O'Connor
3 years ago
Dr. Hoang is the best! She is clam, patient, thorough, and explains the procedures you will have, which helped minimize my fear of the dentist. She replaced a crown for me that was done poorly by another dentist. After almost 3 years of not being able to chew on the right side of my mouth, I am pain free and don't even notice the crown anymore. I have gone back to her for my regular check ups and my teeth have never felt cleaner. I highly recommend her to everyone I talk to!
Michelle Liu
3 years ago
Dr. Tran Hoang is the BEST! She is knowledgeable and most importantly cares about her patients. She listens to my needs and concerns and makes every effort to make sure that I am comfortable throughout my visit. I trust her opinion and advice - particularly if I am having a challenging tooth issue. I have decided to bring my entire family to her office for all of our dental needs. Make an appointment with Dr. Hoang - you won't regret it!
john brennan
3 years ago
Saved my tooth! I was very worried it was going to come down to a root canal, thankfully I did not! The office was very clean. I noticed they had some mini hepa filters running in the procedure area and that was a nice comfort. Aesthetics were clean as well. Team was awesome! Dr. Hoang and her assistant were really fluid together, made for a really fast and seamless visit. I super recommend them. Best experience I've had in the tooth department!
Mike Borges
3 years ago
We have gone to Dr. Hoang for several years and know that we can trust her. She explains the why, and our options in a way that puts her patients first. I'd recommend her to anyone in the Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill area.
Kevin
3 years ago
Dr. Hoang is amazing. For starters, Dr. Hoang's practice is strict with protection protocols and was constantly cleaning. I was honestly a bit nervous my first dental visit since the start of the pandemic but they put me at ease the moment I walked through the door. She was the first dentist to notice and know about a genetic condition of mine instantly, I was very impressed. So in addition to being highly observant, she's super friendly, gentle and clearly loves her work. Most of all, she's honest. I do not have to worry about being pitched services that I might not need.
Kevin
4 years ago
Dr. Hoang is amazing. For starters, Dr. Hoang's practice is strict with protection protocols and was constantly cleaning. I was honestly a bit nervous my first dental visit since the start of the pandemic but they put me at ease the moment I walked through the door. She was the first dentist to notice and know about a genetic condition of mine instantly, I was very impressed. So in addition to being highly observant, she's super friendly, gentle and clearly loves her work. Most of all, she's honest. I do not have to worry about being pitched services that I might not need.
Diana Zink
4 years ago
I wanted to find a dentist that is both good and honest about what really needs done vs optional procedures. Dr. Tran Hoang and her team exceeded ALL of my expectations. They are much more advanced than general dentists (Prosthodontists can do dental implants and complex restoration procedures), so when they do family dentistry, they can explain why and how things are happening and work with incredible precision that very few other dentists can achieve. I was very close to needing a root canal and a crown on a tooth. Dr. Hoang cleaned all of the decay with such surgical precision that saved the root, and the crown and thousands of dollars for me (not to mention sparing me all that pain). Go to a dentist with skills, it pays off!
LK Nguyen
4 years ago
Drs Hoang and Wong have a nice full service dental practice. Dr Hoang specializes in crowns, implants, etc so it was complete care with one office. Very convenient!
LK Nguyen
5 years ago
Drs Hoang and Wong have a nice full service dental practice. Dr Hoang specializes in crowns, implants, etc so it was complete care with one office. Very convenient!
Diana Zink
5 years ago
I wanted to find a dentist that is both good and honest about what really needs done vs optional procedures. Dr. Tran Hoang and her team exceeded ALL of my expectations. They are much more advanced than general dentists (Prosthodontists can do dental implants and complex restoration procedures), so when they do family dentistry, they can explain why and how things are happening and work with incredible precision that very few other dentists can achieve. I was very close to needing a root canal and a crown on a tooth. Dr. Hoang cleaned all of the decay with such surgical precision that saved the root, and the crown and thousands of dollars for me (not to mention sparing me all that pain). Go to a dentist with skills, it pays off!
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