Dr. Hope Ann Nguyen is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Born and raised in San Diego, she earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biology at San Diego State University. Dr. Hope completed her dental degree at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, in San Francisco, one of the top dental schools in the nation. Dr. Hope completed her education in Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency in San Francisco, where she was a recipient of the Special Patient Care Award for the Greatest Dedication to the Comprehensive Care of Special Needs Patients. It was in her experiences in her residency program where she knew her dedication would be to children, including those with special needs. She completed her pediatric specialty residency program at Lutheran Medical Center in New York. In addition, she worked as the chief resident in her final year in the pediatric dental department. Dr. Hope is an active member in the following dental organizations:
Away from the office, Dr. Hope enjoys yoga, cooking, and taking part in dental missions overseas. She has a heart for underdeveloped countries, and is proud to use her dental background to help those in need. Her past visits have included Mexico, Guatemala, Trinidad and Tobago, and parts of Africa.