Gentle Dental Del Lago

ABOUT ME
Dr. Ahmed enjoys making a difference in peoples lives, whether it is easing a patients anxiety, taking them out of pain or improving their smile. Her goal is to provide a caring, comfortable and superior dental treatment so that each visit is an outstanding dental experience. She feels Dentistry combines creative artistry with the fundamentals of science and sees every day as an exciting challenge.

After graduating from the University of Karachi in Pakistan, Dr. Ahmed received her Dental Degree from the Universidad De La Salle Bajío School of Dentistry in Mexico. She also speaks Urdu, Hindi and Spanish.

Dr. Ahmed aims to create a welcoming and comforting environment by treating each of her patients like family.

EDUCATION
B.S., Pre-Dental–University of Karachi Pakistan
D.D.S.–Universidad De La Salle Bajío School of Dentistry

About Me
Entering the field of dentistry was a natural choice for Dr. Lakisic: his father and brother were both dentists, and introduced him to this profession of helping others. He enjoys being able to help relieve people’s pain and discomfort, as well as improve better health and esthetics.
Dr. Haris Lakisic grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but became a refugee and escaped to Southern California at the age of 15 due to war in his homeland. After finishing high school in Costa Mesa, Dr. Lakisic attended Pepperdine University for his Bachelor’s degree, then received a scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania for his D.M.D. degree. During his four years of dental school, he was consistently ranked in the top 10 of his class.
Dr. Lakisic’s hobbies include travel, fishing, and outdoor activities.

Education

B.S., Biology – Pepperdine University
D.M.D. – University of Pennsylvania

Affiliations

American Association of Endodontists

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
Dr. Novicio says, “I love to get to know my patients and educate and ease their minds about any dental concerns they might have. At the end of the day, I love to see the smiles on their face at the end of each visit!” She encourages her patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible, and is always open to questions and is attentive to each patient’s needs.

After graduating from Baylor University, Dr. Novicio received her Dental Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association and the California Dental Association.

Away from the office, Dr. Novicio likes spending time with her husband and two children. They enjoy traveling and going on family adventures. She is a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and serves our military and civilian population when deployed.

EDUCATION
B.S., Sociology–Baylor University
D.D.S.–New York University College of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association

About Me
Dr. Paul Anderson has always enjoyed working with his hands and doing things that required hand-eye coordination. But it was a pre-dental class in college, at the University of Utah, that decided his career as a dentist.

After receiving his D.D.S. degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, Dr. Anderson picked up his studies at the University of Texas, Houston, to earn his Medical Doctor degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is now a Fellow of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as a member of numerous other professional organizations. In his practice, he most enjoys utilizing modern sedation (anesthesia) techniques to turn a potentially frightening experience for his patients into a pleasant one.

Outside the office, Dr. Anderson is active in community service and with his church affiliations. His personal hobbies include alpine skiing and photography. Dr. Anderson is also fluent in Mandarin.

Education

B.S., Biology – University of Utah
D.D.S. – UCLA School of Dentistry
M.D., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Texas, Houston

Affiliations

Fellow – American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Association
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Society of Anesthesia

About Me

Dr Patel says, “Superior oral health is vital for a child’s development and I am here to help every step of the way.” Dr. Patel seeks to serve her community by meeting the oral and healthcare needs of infants, children, and adolescents, including those with special needs.

After graduating from UC San Diego, Dr. Patel received her dental degree from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. She was also awarded her Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Columbia. A strong proponent of lifelong learning, Dr. Patel sought Board Certification and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also an active member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the San Diego County Dental Society.

She is a member of the clinical faculty at the UCLA Pediatric Dentistry Postgraduate Residency program at the Rady Children’s hospital in San Diego. Furthermore, Dr. Patel has developed an interest in international dental outreach and has provided dental care and education to the natives of impoverished and rural areas in India and Honduras.

Dr. Patel is a native of San Diego but was raised in Germany and Japan during much of her childhood, as her father served in the military for 30 years.

Education

B.S., Bioengineering–University of California, San Diego D.D.S.–Loma D.D.S.–Columbia University College of Dental Medicine Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry–Columbia University College of Dental Medicine

Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry San Diego 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