Dr. Novan Nguyen double-majored in Biology and Business with a minor in Art at the University of California San Diego. He attended the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry for his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree, graduating in 2005. He continues his dental education regularly and completed a mini-residency to achieve his certification in orthodontics and implant dentistry. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing in the Stockton, California area for 10 years. He is a member of the American Dental Association.
As a dentist, Dr. Nguyen's goal is to serve his community and provide quality care for his patients. He cares about each patient he meets and works hard to equip each person who walks through the doors of his practice with the knowledge they need to maintain good oral health. He enjoys giving back to the community and donates his time to organizations such as WEAVE, CDA, and CARES. He also donates oral hygiene items to schools and participates in the candy buyback program for the troops and a number of events in the Sacramento area.
Dr. Nguyen loves to spend time with his wonderful wife, baby girls, and their fluffy Malti poo. His hobbies include wine tasting, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends in southern California.
Dr. Kiranjot Dyal graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Thereafter, she attended Western University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine to earn her degree in Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) and further extended her studies by completing a general practice residency at UCLA- Harbor Medical Center, where she earned the 'Resident of the Year' accolade. Dr. Dyal 's passion for growth in her dental skills shows as she continues educating herself through various classes and up to date courses.
Dr. Dyal's goal as a dental provider is to provide compassionate care for her patients and make them feel as stress-free as possible in the dental chair. She believes that knowledge is power and understanding what treatment is needed, why it's necessary, and how it can be prevented in the future is extremely important in bettering the overall oral health of her patients and the general public. Dr. Dyal strives to build a trusting and genuine relationship with her patients and their family and friends to create a comfortable dental home for the community she treats.
During her time away from dentistry, Dr. Dyal loves spending time exploring various places through outdoor activities, food and drinks, and special attraction. Dr. Dyal is extremely close to her family and loves hosting and attending events where she can spend quality time with them and her close friends, near and far. She is also a huge sports fanatic, grew up playing soccer and softball, and loves the 49ers unconditionally. After living in Southern California for nearly 10 years, Dr. Dyal has moved back to the Bay Area, where she grew up and is excited to give back to the community she considers home.
Niza has been part of our team for over 9 years, with over 20 years experience in the dental field. She loves the family atmosphere at Smile 32. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and hanging out with her family.
Lorena has been with the practice for over 5 years. She graduated from Bear Creek High School in 2010 and attended UEI College to receive her dental assisting certificate. She loves working in a great environment where everyone is more like family than coworkers. Lorena is bilingual, which allows her to communicate better with our patients and ensure they have a comfortable visit. She handles advertising, marketing for our practice. Lorena has a seven-year-old son, whom she loves, and enjoys going to the beach, baking.
Her passion has always been in the Dental field. She loves greeting everyone with a smile because of it the easiest way to spread happiness and get to know the patients. She was a Dental Assistant for 5 years. Then she continued her education and graduated at Carrington College as a Dental Hygienist in 2017. She enjoys practicing her dental hygiene skills while educating patients to achieve the healthiest smile. In her free time, she enjoys family trips to the beach, strength training, and taking her daughter to gymnastics.
Angie has been with us since October 2020. She has experience working with patients, and working at Dental Lab. She graduated from Cesar Chavez High school back in 2009 and attended Heald college earning her associate of applied science in dental assisting and her associate degree. During her spare time she loves to spend time wither her two children and her family. Fun fact, Angie is left handed.
Mya is a new addition to our office. She graduated from Lighthouse community charter high school in 2018. Since then she went to UEI College to earn her degree in medical office specialist and graduated UEI college in 2020. In her free time she likes to hang out with family and take her nephew to the park. Fun Fact we have another lefty in our office.
Jazarae went to Carington College in 2020 where she got her dental assisting certification . She loves working in an office that is patient oriented and everyone feels like family. she has a 3 year old daughter and a baby boy on the way. Her hobbies include reading, writing , and spending time with her family.
Spending most of her childhood in a dental office, Chanell was inspired to pursue a career in the dental field. Chanell graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys building relationships with her patients and being given the opportunity to treat them with empathy and care all the while making a difference in their oral health. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new food spots, reading and collecting squishmallows.