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. Nikahd says, “I want the same treatment and care for my patients as I want for myself and my family”.
He loves his profession because it gives him the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. He feels fortunate to have a career that allows him to improve his patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem.

After graduating from the University of Houston, Dr. Nikahd received his Dental Degree from the Univerisity of Texas School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Dental Association. He also speaks Farsi.

Dr. Nikahd says, “In my free time I enjoy playing soccer and traveling.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Math–University of Houston
D.D.S.–University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association

ABOUT ME
Dr. Emamy says, “I have a passion for creating beautiful smiles and improving my patients’ bite and overall facial harmony. I’m confident that I could address all my patients’ concerns about their bite and smile. I love getting to know my patients’ as individuals. They can approach me anytime with questions and I will be glad to go over every single one of them!”

Dr. Emamy believes that the most important factor in a successful treatment is the trust between the doctor and patient and the value of patient engagement throughout the course of treatment. She takes time to explain the treatment process in detail to all patients and making sure every questions is addressed. She believes that quality patient care starts with treating all patients as one would like see their own family members treated.

After graduating with a B.S. in Psychobiology from UCLA, Dr. Emamy received her Dental Degree, M.P.H. and her Orthodontic Certificate from the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Dr. Emamy also completed her M.B.A. at California State University, Long Beach. She completed her residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics at A.T. Still Post Orthodontic Graduates Program. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.

To keep up with evolving technology, Dr. Emamy is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Association of Orthodontics and a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics. She also attends many conferences each year. Her research studies include evaluation of patient satisfaction with function after orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment as well as bone density as it relates to different facial patterns in males and females.

Dr. Emamy says, “In my free time I enjoy playing tennis, skiing and spending time with my family and friends. I love to travel, too.” She also speaks Farsi.

EDUCATION
B.S., Psychobiology–UCLA
M.B.A.–California State University, Long Beach
D.M.D.– Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University
M.P.H.–Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health – A.T. Still University

AFFILIATIONS
Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
American Association of Orthodontics
American 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

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