Gentle Dental Costa Mesa

ABOUT ME

Dr. Truong says, “The best part of being a dentist is being able to interact and help people each and every day! I love seeing my patients smile. To me, Dentistry is a multifaceted profession like none other. It combines science, medicine and art into a sum much greater than its individual parts.”

After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Truong received his Dental Degree from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. He’s a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association. He also speaks Vietnamese.

Dr. Truong says, “Away from the officeI enjoy traveling, playing my guitar and singing, and drawing.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Economics–University of California, Los Angeles
D.D.S.–Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association

About Me

Dentistry runs in his family–he’s a dentist following in the footsteps of his Orthodontist father. Dr. Follico most enjoys the personal interactions he has with patients and the satisfaction of improving their smiles and their overall health in a caring, comfortable environment using the latest techniques and technologies. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem as their smile improves.

After graduating from University of Southern California, Dr. Follico continued on there and received his D.D.S. from their School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s an active member of the American Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Association.

In his free time, Dr. Follico enjoys outdoor activities and is a big football fan–especially USC. Go Trojans!

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

Dr. Ly loves Interacting with children and is committed to helping his young patients by delivering quality dentistry in a comfortable, caring environment, which is one of the reasons he chose Gentle Dental. He enjoys working together with kids to nurture beautiful, healthy smiles and help them build dental habits that will last a lifetime. His goal is to provide a superior yet enjoyable dental treatment so that each visit is something kids will look forward to.

After graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Biology, Dr. Ly received his D.D.S. from the Columbia University School of Dentistry. He’s an active member of the American Dental Association, the San Diego Children’s Dental Society and the California Dental Association.

Away from the office Dr. Ly enjoys basketball, reading and playing with his children.

Education

B.S. Biology-UC Irvine
D.D.S.-Columbia University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego Children’s Dental Society

As a child, Dr. Hazrati watched her uncle make dentures for his patients. The idea of helping people and improving their dental health and their enjoyment of life was one of the principal reasons she was attracted to dentistry. She loves working with people and making a difference in their lives. Dr. Hazrati feels that building a foundation of trust by treating her patients as special individuals is vital. She understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how she can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

After studying Biochemistry at UC Riverside, she attended Loma Linda University for her D.D.S. degree. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the Orange County Dental Association, the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.
 
Dr. Hazrati is fluent in Persian. Away from the office, she enjoys going for long walks and jogging on the beach, reading books, and cooking.

Education

• B.S., Biochemistry – UC Riverside
• D.D.S. – Loma Linda University

Affiliations

• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association
• Orange County Dental Association

About Me

A specialist in Orthodontics for Children and Adults, Dr. McHenry is an Orthodontist who appreciates his profession for its life-changing opportunity to help people achieve beautiful and healthy smiles.

After graduating from Brigham Young University, he attended Nova Southeastern University Dental School. He served as Student Body President while obtaining both dental and specialty orthodontic degrees. After graduating summa cum laude, Dr. McHenry then served at Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital where he worked with Plastic and Neurosurgeons as part of the Cleft and Craniofacial team repairing congenital anomalies in young children.

Dr. McHenry has performed extensive research for his field, which has been published in various professional journals and presented to numerous organizations. The American Association of Orthodontists has especially recognized his work and awarded his outstanding research in 2008.

He is fluent in Portuguese, and enjoys playing the guitar. He is the proud father of three wonderful children.

Education

B.S., Biochemistry & Mathematics – Brigham Young University

D.M.D. – Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

M.S., Orthodontics – Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Affiliations

American Association of Orthodontists; Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

About Me
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Needle appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through 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 choices that are specifically designed around each clients needs.

Dr. Needle earned his D.D.S. from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He later earned his Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Away from the office, Dr. Needle enjoys tennis, skiing and travel with his family

Education
D.D.S-UCLA School of Dentistry
M.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Georgetown University

Affiliations
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Academy of Osseointegration Fellow
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
California Dental Association

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