Gentle Dental Indio

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. Pham says, “I want everyone to smile! I love my profession because it gives me the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. I feel fortunate to have a career that allows me to improve my patients’ health, well-being and self-esteem by giving them a beautiful smile.”

Dr. Pham encourages his 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 the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Pham received his Dental Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. He was awarded his Orthodontic Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the Association of American Orthodontists.

Dr. Pham says, “In my free time I enjoy tending to my saltwater aquarium and doing home improvement projects.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–University of Colorado at Boulder
D.D.S.–New York University College of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
Association of American Orthodontists

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. Pham says, “I was first attracted to dentistry for having the potential to improve my patients smile and to remove them from discomfort. I want them to have a beautiful and confident smile! I have been serving my Coachella Valley patients for over a decade and treat each of them like family.”
After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Colorado at Denver, Dr. Pham received her Dental Degree from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry. She also speaks Japanese and Vietnamese.
Dr. Pham says, “I enjoy free time with my family and taking vacations with them.”
Education

B.S., Science–University of Colorado at Denver
D.D.S.–University of Colorado School of Dentistry

ABOUT ME
Dr. Salamati says, “I know that as a parent you want the best for your kids and I strive to provide your children with the best dental care in a fun, comfortable setting. The thing that attracted me to dentistry was having the ability to provide quality dental care–which is both an art and a science–to my patients and provide them with beautiful, healthy smiles”

After graduating from University of Washington, Dr. Salamati received her Dental Degree from the University of Washington School of Dentistry and her Pediatric Dentistry Certificate from the Jacobi Medical Center at UCLA, She’s a member of the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, the Washington State Dental Association and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She also speaks Farsi.

Away from the office, Dr. Salamati enjoys hiking, reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.

EDUCATION
B.S., Biochemistry–University of Washington
D.D.S.–University of Washington School of Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry Certificate–UCLA, Jacobi Medical Center

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Pediatric Dentists
Washington State Dental Association
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Featured on cover page of ADA News regarding outreach activities
Dental Alumni Association Award of scholarship
Certificate of Appreciation, Office of Educational Partnerships and Diversity University of Washington Dean’s List
First Aid, CPR, HIV/AIDS and Blood Born Pathogen certifications from ARC Howard Hughes Medical Institution (HHMMI) Integrative Research Intern Scholar Distinguished Tutor Award from Everett Community College
CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Certified Tutor

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

About Me
Dr. Janku 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 is an exciting challenge.

Dr Janku is a graduate of the Charles University School of Medicine and Dentistry in Prague–one of Europe’s oldest and most celebrated universities. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, she’s an active member of the American Dental Association.

When away from the office, Dr. Janku enjoys travel and being in the outdoors–she is an enthusiastic skier and hiker.

Education

B.S.-Gymnazium Usti nad Labem, Prague, CZ
D.D.S.-Charles University School of Medicine and Dentistry, Prague, CZ

Affiliations

American Dental Association
National Dental Association