Gentle Dental North Fresno

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
Dr. Emamy says, “I have a passion for creating beautiful smiles and improving my patients’ bite and overall facial harmony. I’m confident that I could address all my patients’ concerns about their bite and smile. I love getting to know my patients’ as individuals. They can approach me anytime with questions and I will be glad to go over every single one of them!”

Dr. Emamy believes that the most important factor in a successful treatment is the trust between the doctor and patient and the value of patient engagement throughout the course of treatment. She takes time to explain the treatment process in detail to all patients and making sure every questions is addressed. She believes that quality patient care starts with treating all patients as one would like see their own family members treated.

After graduating with a B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA, Dr. Emamy received her Dental Degree, M.P.H. and her Orthodontic Certificate from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Dr. Emamy also completed her M.B.A. at California State University, Long Beach. She completed her residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at A.T. Still Post Orthodontic Graduates Program. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

To keep up with evolving technology, Dr. Emamy is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She also attends many conferences each year. Her research studies include evaluation of patient satisfaction with function after orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment as well as bone density as it relates to different facial patterns in males and females.

Dr. Emamy says, “In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, skiing and spending time with my family and friends. I love to travel, too.” She also speaks Farsi.

EDUCATION
B.S., Psychobiology–UCLA
M.B.A.–California State University, Long Beach
D.M.D.– Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University
M.P.H.–Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University

AFFILIATIONS
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
American Association of Orthodontics
American Dental Association

About Me

Dr. Mallela says, “I take the time to build a connection with my patients in order to correctly identify their needs and expectations. I treat every patient with empathy. I educate the patients and actively involve them in the treatment planning process by explaining the risks, benefits and alternatives of various treatment options. Being a dentist means having the opportunity to bring about big or small positive changes into people’s lives every day!”
After graduating from Manipal University, Dr. Mallela received his dental degree from the UC San Francisco School of Dentistry. He is a ember of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Fresno-Madera Dental Society. He also speaks Telugu, Tamil and Hindi.
Dr. Mallela says, “Away from the office I enjoy Chess, motorcycling, some computer programming and outdoor activities such as hiking & camping.”

Education

B.D.S.– Manipal University, India
D.D.S.–UC San Francisco School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Fresno-Madera Dental Society