Gentle Dental Laguna Woods

ABOUT ME
Dr. Kim says, “I love being able to see my patients become happy, comfortable, and confident with their smiles, so that in turn it will encourage them to smile bigger and brighter!”

“I was attracted to dentistry because it is a great mix of all of my passions of science, art, and helping other people. As an orthodontist, I have the ability to affect another person’s self-confidence and self-image for a lifetime, while forming personal relationships with my patients.”

After graduating from University of the Pacific with a degree in Biological Sciences, Dr. Kim received his Dental Degree from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry and his Orthodontic Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. He’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Kim also speaks Korean.

Dr. Kim says, “Away from the office I enjoy working out, discovering new foods, and spending time with friends and family.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biological Sciences–University of the Pacific
D.D.S.–University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontists

ABOUT ME
Dr. Pruss 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 Michigan State University, Dr. Pruss received her Dental Degree and her Endodontic Certificate from the Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Association of Endodontics, the American Dental Association and the California State Dental Association.

She dedicates a considerable amount of time volunteering with missions to Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia, as well as volunteer mission to Israel, Spain, Rwanda, India and Congo.

Dr. Pruss is an avid traveler and has been to over 115 countries and counting. She enjoys skiing, running and spending time with her husband and two kids.

EDUCATION
B.S., Physiology–Michigan State University
D.M.D.–Nova Southeastern University School of Dental Medicine
Endodontic Certificate–Nova Southeastern University

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Endodontics
American Dental Association
California State Dental Association.

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