Dr. Mitchell Poiset leads our team of esteemed dental professionals, bringing over 26 years of experience in the field to this practice. His passion for pediatric dentistry is evident in the personalized care he provides to each patient, putting a frightened child at ease, or educating parents about their childs oral health.

Dr. Poiset also enjoys caring for children with special needs, be it emotional, developmental, physical or medical disabilities. He takes pride in the fact that any child can come to our office, no matter how complicated his or her medical and dental situation may be, and we have the training, experience, resources, staff, and facilities to bring that child back to an optimal state of dental health.

Most importantly, Dr. Poiset loves working with children, seeing them grow from infants and toddlers into adolescents and young adults. He appreciates the opportunity he has been given to make a positive difference in their lives.

Dr. Poiset was born and raised in San Diego and received a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from San Diego State University, graduating with honors. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, and then pursued his post-graduate certification in pediatric dentistry from the USC School of Dentistrys Department of Growth and Development. His pediatric dental training included two years of clinical work at Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, where he held the position of chief resident.

In addition to full time private practice, Dr. Poiset serves his community through numerous professional associations. He is an Expert Witness and Consultant in Case Review for the Dental Board of California, and has testified in numerous trials. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at both the UCLA School of Dentistry and the UCSD School of Medicine. Dr. Poiset is a published author, and frequently lectures to numerous medical and dental organizations on pediatric dental topics. He is a Senior Staff Member at Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, where for seven years, he served as Chief of the Section of Pediatric Dentistry and Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, and for two years as Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery. Currently at Rady Childrens, Dr. Poiset is an active member of the Anesthesia Services Committee, Credentials Committee, and the Trauma Team. He also served as a Board Member for the California Society of Pediatric Dentistry.

Dr. Poiset is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to regular continuing education, Dr. Poiset has obtained certification in oral conscious sedation through the Dental Board of California. This permit is available only to dental professionals with advance training in sedating children and they must have facilities and equipment specified by the Dental Board. Each year, Dr. Poiset obtains education specific to safely sedating children, as well as avoiding and managing medical emergencies. He also maintains certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), which requires initial training and biannual coursework. Find out more about me on my page.

Dr. Poiset has been very involved in his community as chief in the La Jolla Indian Guides, President of La Jolla Youth Baseball,and a coach for La Jolla Youth Soccer. He is also a mentor through the Saint Augustine High Schools Professional Internship Program.

Dr. Poiset likes to stay active by practicing yoga, skiing, and traveling the world, as well as working on his golf swing. He enjoys spending time at home with his wife of 22 years, Jennifer, and their three children, Spencer, Sarah, and Bennett.

My profession is the result of a lifetime of study and hard work. It gives me great personal fulfillmentto apply what Ive learned to the benefit of children. Being a pediatric dentist allows me to meet the needs of a diverse population as I help children get the proper start in oral healthcare. Dr. Brannan

Dr. Shay Brannan is most passionate about improving the lives of her patients and making patients experiences at the dentist positive ones. She feels fortunate to have the ability to improve a childs smile, remove a source of pain, or prevent a future problem. Every day, Dr. Brannan strives to make her patients feel welcome and special. One of her biggest goals is to make the visit fun, easy, and educational.

Dr. Brannan completed her undergraduate studies atthe University of Southern California where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Biology. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of California, Los Angeleswhere she graduated from her dental program with honors. Upon graduating, Dr. Brannan was invited to join the nation's prestigious dental honor society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Following the completion of her doctorate degree in dentistry, she completed anAdvanced General Dentistry residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center,and returned to the University of California, Los Angeles for herPediatric Dentistry specialty training.

As it is her goal to provide the best and safest care to her patients, Dr. Brannan regularly attends professional meetings and seminars to keep informed of the most current concepts and practices of pediatric dentistry. Whether its a new product or idea, keeping abreast of advances in pediatric dentistry makes her a more valuable resource to her patients.

Dr. Brannan is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to regular continuing education, Dr. Brannan has obtained certification in oral conscious sedation through the Dental Board of California. This permit is available only to dental professionals with advance training in sedating children and they must have facilities and equipment specified by the Dental Board. Each year, Dr. Brannan obtains education specific to safely sedating children, as well as avoiding and managing medical emergencies.

Dr. Brannan was born and raised in San Diego and she has deep roots in the community. Her husband, Broc, also a San Diego native, is an officer in the United States Navy.Dr. Brannan enjoys spending her free time with Broc, their daughters, Morgan and Mia, and rescue dog, Buzz.

Involved with the community outside of the office, Dr. Brannan is a mentor to dental students and residents and participates in local fundraisers such as Great Strides benefiting children with cystic fibrosis and the Puppy Love Walk/Run benefiting the Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Dr. Jodi McGrady has more than 18 years of experience providing excellent dental care to people of all ages. She practiced family dentistry in Santa Fe, New Mexico for 10 years, before relocating to San Diego. She is a published author and a dedicatedMom, with a kind heart and a compassionate approach to her profession.

Dr. McGrady was born and raisedin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from John Carroll University. Dr. McGrady earned her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and then attended the University of Iowa fora general practice residency and fellowship in hospital dentistry.While at Iowa, Dr. McGradyalsoreceived a Masters Degree in Dental Public Health, focusing on access issues for dental patients with special healthcare needs.Upon moving to San Diego in 2008, Dr. McGrady decided to pursue post-graduate specialty training in pediatric dentistry at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her program was based here in San Diego at Rady Children's Hospital.

Dr. McGrady is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In addition to regular continuing education, Dr.McGrady has obtained certification in oral conscious sedation through the Dental Board of California. This permit is available only to dental professionals with advance training in sedating children and they must have facilities and equipment specified by the Dental Board. Each year, Dr.McGrady obtains education specific to safely sedating children, as well as avoiding and managing medical emergencies. Shealso maintains certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), which requires initial training and biannual coursework.

Dr. McGrady likes to spend her free time with her family. They enjoy hiking and skiing, as well as the many outdoor activities San Diego has to offer. She also likes to stay fit by keeping up a running regimen.

Dr. Kevin Menzie is 10-year Veteran of the United States Army. He is an ardent supporter of our military and their families and uniquely understands the challenges and sacrifices military families make. He earned the rank of Major while in the Army.He served asthe orthodontic consultant for the United States Forces Korea during a period of two years.

Dr. Menzie earned his BS in Biology and Spanish. He then completed his Doctor of DentalMedicine degree at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health at A.T. Still University of the Health Sciences. He is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon, a prestigious dental honor society, a distinction only a select few dentists achieve. While in dental school he also completed a certificate in public health with a dental emphasis, which provides Dr. Menzie with skills to work with communities and meet their orthodontic needs.

After dental school Dr. Menzie went on to earn a Master of Science in Oral Biology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed his orthodontic trainingat the Tri-Service Orthodontic Residency Program in Texas, which is the only medical training program that includes all three armed forces. As chief resident he was selected by faculty, peers, and the American Association of Orthodontists to compete for the Charley Schultz Resident Scholar Award for his innovative research.

He has set himself apart from many of his orthodontist peers by becoming board certified, a feat accomplished by just 40% of orthodontists. Becoming board certified is an optional milestone requiring many hours of preparation, presentation of clinical work to groups of peers for analysis and critique, and passing rigorous written examinations.

Surgical correction of malocclusions is one of Dr. Menzies passions and areas of expertise. He has worked as an aprofessor in the oral surgery training program at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, teaching oral surgery residents how to plan and render life-altering orthognathic correction to scores of patients. Many of these patients previously suffered with deficient jaw growth and/or obstructive sleep apnea.

Dr. Menzie is a native of Southern California, having grown up in Thousand Oaks. He is a proud father of two beautiful daughters, Briley and Katie. In his free time, he enjoys discovering beaches with his daughters both in California and abroad, snow skiing, following Formula 1 racing, honing his trampoline skills, and practicing Spanish.