Gentle Dental Mission Viejo

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
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. Chau says, “As a child, I always wanted braces. At the age of 18 I was finally lucky enough to get them. When they came off in college, it changed my life and my self confidence. That’s when I decided to apply to dental school! I love seeing smile transformations in my patients. Each experience with a patient reminds me of how improving my own smile changed my life.”

After graduating from UC Berkeley, Dr. Chau received his Dental Degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He was awarded his Orthodontic Certificate from the University of Nebraska. He’s a member of many organizations including the American Dental Association, the California Association of Orthodontists and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists. He also speaks Cantonese and Spanish.

Dr. Chau says, “I enjoy relaxing with friends and family, playing basketball and video games. I am a LA Lakers fan. I love reading, and believe education and the desire to be a continual learner is essential in life–both at the office and at home.”

Education

B.S., Molecular and Cell Biology–UC Berkeley
D.D.S.– UCLA School of Dentistry
M.S., Orthodontic Certificate–University of Nebraska

Affiliations

American Association of Orthodontists
California Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Fernando Valley 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

ABOUT ME
For Dr. Chang, dentistry is the perfect way for her to make people’s lives healthier and happier. Seeing the change in her patients’ smiles and realizing that their treatment was much more comfortable than they expected brings her great gratification. Getting to know her patients and their families is another beautiful aspect of her work at the Gentle Dental.

After graduating from UC Irvine with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Chang received her Dental Degree from the Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine. She also speaks Mandarin Chinese.

Dr. Chang says, “Away from the office I enjoy spending time with with family and friends.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biomedical Engineering–UC Irvine
D.M.D.–Western University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine