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

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

Following the completion of her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in Iran, Dr. Ram relocated to the United States. Wanting to further her dental education, she obtained an additional DDS degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2014. There, she gained extensive clinical experience in diagnostic, laboratory, restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures.

Dr. Ram is board-certified through the American Board of General Dentistry. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society. She speaks Farsi, too.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ram enjoys swimming and hiking. She has volunteered with Clinic With a Heart and the Tri-County Dental Society, providing dental treatment and diagnosis in dental events such as Give Kids A Smile.

EDUCATION
D.D.S.–Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego 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