Gentle Dental Laguna Woods

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

Dr. Alkatib completed his dental studies at the USC School of Dentistry, from which he was also awardwd his Endodontics Certificate. Dr. Alkatib is also an internationally trained Oral Surgeon. Because of his dual training, he has a special interest in Surgical Endodontics. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Tri-County Dental Society.

Dr. Alkatib is an avid swimmer and enjoys hiking and spending time with his wife and three children. During his free time, he also enjoys cooking, and traveling to different countries to learn new recipes.

Education
D.D.S.–USC School of Dentistry
Endodontics Certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Tri-County Dental Society

About Me

“Dr. Mohsin”, as his patients call him, says that dentistry runs in his family: “I am a second generation Dentist. Growing up in my father’s dental office, I found it absolutely fascinating! Watching he and his lab technicians create amazing new smiles and relieving people of pain. I knew then that I also wanted to be a dentist!”

He received his Dental Degree in Hyderabad at the LMC School of Dentistry and Medicine. He completed his California State Board License Exam at the University of Pacific. Dr. Mohsin also attended additional training for Implants, Periodontology, Root Canals and Cosmetic Dentistry at the Boston University Goldman School, the University of Southern California, the University of Pacific and Loma Linda University. He is also certified Invisalign Dentist. For the last 15 years Dr. Mohsin has been focused specifically on Geriatric Dentistry patients and their special needs. Due to his experience, the USC School Of Dentistry has enrolled him in the Masters Program In Geriatric Dentistry.

Dr. Mohsin says, “I enjoy acoustic guitar and Other than dentistry and family commitments, I spend much of my time helping my wife who is involved with multiple local and international charity organizations.” He is married to Afreen, his wife of 25 years and a successful jewelry designer. Together they have 3 amazing kids. Daughter Zoya is 23 and attending USC Medical School in the Masters Program in Global Medicine. Son Danial is 20 and attends Business School at UC Berkeley. Daughter Eiliya is 12. She is an 8th grader at the Hewes Middle School and wants to be a professional Tennis player!

Education

B.S., Pre Med–D.J Science College
D.D.S.–LMC School of Dentistry and Medicine

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