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
Dr. Kisling says, “I am excited to be apart of their smile journey and I thank you for choosing me to be your doctor! I enjoy getting to know each of my patients. After all, straightening your teeth takes time and you have to be seen at regular intervals. Therefore, you develop long lasting relationships with your patients and I enjoy seeing the evolution their growth as they gain confidence.”

“I originally wanted to become an Orthodontist because before I had braces, I was shy and timid. When I got my braces off, I developed into the person I am today, I became confident, social, and finding any reason to smile. Self-esteem is so important in your developmental years, and I wanted to give both adolescence and adults the same reason to smile.”

After graduating from the UC Irvine, Dr. Kisling received her Dental Degree from the UCLA University School of Dentistry and her Orthodontic Certificate from the Georgia School of Orthodontics. She’s a member of the American Associations of Orthodontics.

Dr. Kisling says, “I love to travel, cook, exercise, and spend time with my family and friends.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Public Health Sciences–UC Irvine
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Georgia School of Orthodontics

AFFILIATIONS
American Associations of Orthodontics

AWARDS
Dean’s Medal recipient, 2015
Shirley and Ralph Shapiro Endowed recipient, 2015
Dean’s Scholarship recipient, 2011
Omicron Kappa Upsilon recipient, 2015

Education

B.S., Public Health Sciences–UC Irvine
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Georgia School of Orthodontics

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. Saed says, “I enjoy giving my patients a great dental experience. I feel Dentistry combines creative artistry with the fundamentals of science.”

He realizes that your oral health has a profound impact on your overall well-being and appreciates that Gentle Dental allows him to concentrate on helping his patients develop comfortable and confident smiles as he nurtures trusting relationships with them.

After graduating from University of California at Riverside, Dr. Saed received his Dental Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry.

Dr. Saed says, “Away from the office I enjoy Leisurely weekends with friends and family”

Education

B.S., Biology–University of California, Riverside
D.D.S.– New York University College of Dentistry

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