We recognize that allour patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
Dr. Horst began her career in dentistry in 1997 with several years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. She is well rounded in all facets of clinical practice, including private practice, faculty practice, hospital dentistry, and dentistry/endodontic treatment for special needs patients. She recently served as president of the Northern California Academy of Endodontics in 2015 and has served on the scientific advisory board for the Journal of Endodontics.
Dr. Horst completed her comprehensive dental/endodontic education and advance training atboth US and Thailand universities, including theUniversity of Washington, Chulalongkorn University, and Mahidol University. She also earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Washington and has focused her studies ongaining a deeper understanding and insight into biology, immunology, neuro-physiology, microbiology, and development of teeth and surrounding oral tissues. Dr. Horstjoined the University of Washington as an affiliate assistant professor from 2009 to 2013 and the University of California, San Francisco as an assistant clinical professor from 2011 to 2015.
Dr. Horst stays at the forefront of dental and endodontic technological innovations. She has authored a book and multiple key articles in dentistry, which were featured as a cover story for Journal of Dental Research in 2009 and Journal of the American Dental Association in 2015. She is also an ad hoc reviewer for many journals, including Journal of Dental Research, Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Archives of Oral Biology, Acta Biomaterialia, PLOS ONE, and International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences. She was awarded grants from National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for studies to develop new treatment protocols and technologies in dentistry.
Throughout her journey, Dr. Horst has accumulated extensive training and experiences to provide the highest quality of patient care through the use ofcutting-edge technologies for both clinical diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Shirley Lei grew up in the Bay Area. Shereceived her Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Davis, and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Lei has served as part of a group practice for many years, where she excelled in all disciplines of dentistry, including crown and bridge restorations, root canals, implant restorations, and removable prosthesis, etc. She has also gained much experience with kidsas well as adults.
Dr. Lei enjoys all aspects of dentistry and derives much satisfaction from helping people by mastering her skills in dentistry. She seeks to further her skills by participating in continuingeducation courses and to keep current in all areas of dentistry as well as latest technologies, materials, and techniques, which enable her to commit to the best patient care and thehigheststandards in the field of dentistry.
Dr. Kim received a bachelors degree from theUniversity of Washington in Seattle and moved to Boston, where he graduated fromTufts Universitys School of Dental Medicine with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine. Since then, Dr. Kim has practiceddentistry in the Bay Area.
Dr. Kim enjoys being a dentist because it enables him to build a personal relationship with his patients whileproviding oral care. Through thatpersonal connection, Dr. Kim believes he can provide his patients with the best quality of dental care.
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 78 reviews
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2 years ago
Smile Dental Center does an amazing job with my kids. They are super patient and help them through any anxiety and fear that they have. We have received great tips on how to help our kids improve their dental health as well! I highly recommend Smile Dental Center.
Shirley Wu
2 years ago
The staff were very friendly and engaged well with our two kids who have very different personalities (one of whom has a lot of anxiety around equipment, medical procedures etc). Thanks for making it easy for us!
Cheng Hsun Wu
2 years ago
Friendly staff and professional doctor
veronica perez
2 years ago
Everyone is nice and professional. The doctors do a great job! I highly recommend this office to everyone!
Meggie Presti
2 years ago
This place is super kid friendly and Dr. Chaing is very knowledgeable. She picked up things about my daughter that the ENT missed and referred her for treatment. We were a bit worries about bringing the kids during covid but it felt fine. They seem to be working at a reduced capacity and we were one of two families there.
Florencia Fortunati
2 years ago
Everything went perfectly! My 4 y/o and 2 y/o both had a great experience!
Alicia Lopez
2 years ago
My son has been with Smile Dental Center for a number of years now. The staff really shows how much they care for their patient's safety and wellbeing. Thank you!
Jane Watson
2 years ago
Always professional! Great staff who are always super friendly. We go as a family often and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend!!
Alan Morgan
3 years ago
The staff is wonderful and extremely good with kids. Neither of my girls has any problems with or fears of going to the dentist.
Cecilia Abadie
3 years ago
Great speedy service
Mobile F
3 years ago
Switched to this place recently and first visit was great.
Deysi Moreno Michel
3 years ago
Excellent staff! Very nice and patient with children, the environment encourage the kids to relax for the treatment!
Terence Ng
3 years ago
Staff are very friendly and helpful. Hygiene are now more important than ever, and their setup and practice is above standard and beyond my expectation!
Brian Madigan
3 years ago
Smile Dental Center has been our family's dental provider for several years. The staff is professional, kind, attentive, and effective with phone and email communication. We have received excellent care and would highly recommend Smile Dental Center to individuals or families.
Julie Bozeman
3 years ago
Excellent care! My 3 kids and I appreciate the kind and professional dental care we receive. We travel out of our way to stay with their care. Quality care above all!
Jamie Wong
3 years ago
The dentist and assistant were very good with my kids. They were patient and helped them through all the steps of setting up for the X-ray and exam.
Jueun Park
3 years ago
The staff was very accommodating, and the service was excellent! Highly recommend.
X S
3 years ago
Dr.Chen is very patient and professional.
Kat Misrack
3 years ago
Smile Dental Center does an amazing job with my kids. They are super patient and help them through any anxiety and fear that they have. We have received great tips on how to help our kids improve their dental health as well! I highly recommend Smile Dental Center.
Cheng Hsun Wu
3 years ago
Friendly staff and professional doctor
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