Gentle Dental Del Lago

ABOUT ME
Dr. Kisling says, “I am excited to be apart of their smile journey and I thank you for choosing me to be your doctor! I enjoy getting to know each of my patients. After all, straightening your teeth takes time and you have to be seen at regular intervals. Therefore, you develop long lasting relationships with your patients and I enjoy seeing the evolution their growth as they gain confidence.”

“I originally wanted to become an Orthodontist because before I had braces, I was shy and timid. When I got my braces off, I developed into the person I am today, I became confident, social, and finding any reason to smile. Self-esteem is so important in your developmental years, and I wanted to give both adolescence and adults the same reason to smile.”

After graduating from the UC Irvine, Dr. Kisling received her Dental Degree from the UCLA University School of Dentistry and her Orthodontic Certificate from the Georgia School of Orthodontics. She’s a member of the American Associations of Orthodontics.

Dr. Kisling says, “I love to travel, cook, exercise, and spend time with my family and friends.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Public Health Sciences–UC Irvine
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Georgia School of Orthodontics

AFFILIATIONS
American Associations of Orthodontics

AWARDS
Dean’s Medal recipient, 2015
Shirley and Ralph Shapiro Endowed recipient, 2015
Dean’s Scholarship recipient, 2011
Omicron Kappa Upsilon recipient, 2015

Education

B.S., Public Health Sciences–UC Irvine
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Georgia School of Orthodontics

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
Dr. Boparai says, “I enjoy working with people of all ages. Proper communication and attention to detail are very important to me. This enables me to create treatment plans tailored to achieve the highest level of personalized and comfortable care.”

“Dentistry is a very interesting profession- it is both an art and a science. I enjoy the endless learning opportunities in dentistry. I also absolutely love seeing the happy faces of patients when their dental needs are met.”

After receiving her B.D.S. from SGRD Dental School, Dr. Boparai received her Dental Degree from the University of California, San Francisco School. of Dentistry. Dr. Boparai also speaks Hindi and Punjabi.

Dr. Boparai says, “Away from the office, I love spending time with my family, travel and watching movies.”

EDUCATION
B.D.S. – SGRD Dental School
D.D.S.–University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry

ABOUT ME
For Dr. Dutta, dentistry is an art that positively impacts the way a person looks and feels about themselves. She finds great satisfaction in seeing a patient proudly showing off their new smile!

Her continued interest in improving her dental knowledge is to help her better serve her patients in a comprehensive matter. She is both a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Master of Academy of General Dentistry. Each of these required hundreds of hours of additional post-graduate training. She also speaks Spanish.

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

AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Master, Academy of General Dentistry

ABOUT ME
Dr. Taneja says, “My favorite part of dentistry is the ability to make an impact on kids in their most formative years. I also enjoy building a connection with families and gaining their trust to create a positive dental experience for a lifetime of good oral health for their children. Dental visits are more than just about teeth. It’s a time to make connections with patients and their families.”

Dr. Taneja is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles Dental School and completed her Pediatric Training at the University of Connecticut. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Taneja’s research interests were in dentistry for special needs children, behavior management and sedation dentistry for anxious children. She believes in making dental appointments fun and stress free for all her patients.

Dr. Taneja says, “I like to volunteer for local autism support societies. My hobbies include Yoga and cooking.“

EDUCATION
D.D.S.–University of California, Los Angeles Dental School
M.S.D., Dental Sciences–University of Connecticut
Pediatric Training–University of Connecticut

AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

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. 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