Gentle Dental Anaheim

About Me
Dr. Pootrakul is committed to the highest quality dental care. As an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon he appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through often complex surgical procedures. He applies a caring, detail-oriented approach to each patient’s case, taking time to solve their dental issues effectively, and thoughtfully provides treatment options that are specifically designed around each patient’s needs.
Patients that have had traumatic dental visits in the past at other offices, are pleasantly surprised with his kind manner and gentle approach to Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Whether you are having a simple extraction or all four wisdom teeth removed under sedation you will feel more like you are at a spa then a dental office. His scope of practice ranges from extractions to full facial reconstruction. His education and surgery training allow him to handle the most complex medical and dental cases without the need to go to a hospital.
After graduating from St John’s University, Dr. Pootrakul earned his D.D.S. from the SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry. He received his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training from the Westchester Medical Center. He also speaks Spanish and Farsi.
Away from the office, Dr. Pootrakul likes spending time with his wife and son. He enjoys relaxing with exercise and is a classic car enthusiast.

Education

B.S., Applied Math–St John’s University
D.D.S.–SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training–Westchester Medical Center

Affiliations

American Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Academy of General Dentistry

About Me
For Dr. Alkatib, patient care is his first concern and he appreciates how the teamwork at Gentle Dental allows him to concentrate on helping his patients develop comfortable and confident smiles as he nurtures trusting relationships with them. He realizes that your oral health has a profound impact on your overall well-being.

Dr. Alkatib completed his dental studies at the USC School of Dentistry, from which he was also awardwd his Endodontics Certificate. Dr. Alkatib is also an internationally trained Oral Surgeon. Because of his dual training, he has a special interest in Surgical Endodontics. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Tri-County Dental Society.

Dr. Alkatib is an avid swimmer and enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife and three children. During his free time, he also enjoys cooking, and traveling to different countries to learn new recipes.

Education
D.D.S.–USC School of Dentistry
Endodontics Certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Tri-County Dental Society

About Me

For Dr. Cooper, being an Orthodontist combines three of his great interests–art, science, and people. He appreciates the opportunity to help improve his patients’ lives, and is proud of his works positive impact on peoples self esteem and health. Dr. Cooper says “I treat my patients as I would treat my own family, and I love being able to transform smiles in a comfortable, friendly environment.”
After graduating from the UC San Diego, Dr. Cooper received his Dental Degree from the Boston University School of Dentistry. His Certificate in Orthodontics is from University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, and the California Association of Orthodontists.
He and his wife have three children. To unwind, Dr. Cooper enjoys competing in triathlons, snowboarding and surfing.
Education

B.S.-UC San Diego
.D.S.-Boston University School of Dentistry
Certificate in Orthodontics–University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
American Dental Association Tri County Dental Society

ABOUT ME
Dr. Iskarous says, “I love interacting with patients and building relationships with each of them. Each patient’s needs are unique and I try to treat each with compassion.” Her goal is to provide a caring, comfortable and superior dental treatment so that each visit is an outstanding dental experience.

After graduating from the University of the Pacific, Dr. Iskarous received her Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society.

Away from the office, Dr. Iskarous likes spending time with her active family. They enjoy going to the beach and taking hikes.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–University of the Pacific
D.D.S.–University of Southern California School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society

About Me
Dr. Stephen Kallaos’ goal is to provide a pleasant periodontic evaluation and an informative discussion of the options for attaining optimum oral health. He offers multiple levels of sedation to make treatment for his patients as comfortable as possible. He is also very active with his peers to stay on top of the latest technology and procedures available. His membership to industry associations include the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, and the California Society of Periodontists, to name a few.
After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, Dr. Kallaos continued his studies as a Bruin, entering the UCLA School of Dentistry for his D.D.S. degree. He then focused his studies on Periodontics and earned his certificate in this specialty from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. He is Board-certified by the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Kallaos has been practicing Periodontics since 1998. Outside of the office, he enjoys bicycling, snow skiing, and Sudoku, and his favorite author is Dan Brown. He is married and has three children.

Education

B.S., Biology – University of California, Los Angeles
D.D.S. – University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry
Certificate, Periodontics – University of California
San Francisco School of Dentistry

Affiliations

Diplomate – American Board of Periodontology
Newport Harbor Academy of Dentistry

American Academy of Periodontology
California Society of Periodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society
Tri-County Dental Society