Gentle Dental Desert Dental

ABOUT ME
As an endodontist, Dr. Batheja has high personal standards, and focuses on patient education and understanding of the need for treatment and its various alternative options.

Dr Batheja takes his time to include a thorough diagnosis and identification of the patient concerns as they relate to their overall comfort, well-being and peace of mind. Dr Batheja’s appreciation of the preventive aspects especially in pediatric cases, and highly competent interceptive clinical skills provide his patients with a very high standard of endodontic care. He performs routine and complex endodontic treatment with the most conservative management whenever possible as well as in treatment of advanced cases requiring endodontic retreatment or surgery.

He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University and went on to practice general dentistry for 5 years. He also served in the Emergency Care faculty at the University of Southern California. He then completed two additional years of specialized training and completed his residency in Endodontics at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

Dr. Batheja is an active member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Tricounty Dental Society, and the American Association of Endodontists.

He enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading, and takes a keen interest in studying the work of Dr. David R. Hawkins.

EDUCATION
D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
Endodontic Certificate–USC School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Tricounty Dental Society
American Association of Endodontists

ABOUT ME
Dr. Pham says, “I want everyone to smile! I love my profession because it gives me the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. I feel fortunate to have a career that allows me to improve my patients’ health, well-being and self-esteem by giving them a beautiful smile.”

Dr. Pham encourages his 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 the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Pham received his Dental Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. He was awarded his Orthodontic Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the Association of American Orthodontists.

Dr. Pham says, “In my free time I enjoy tending to my saltwater aquarium and doing home improvement projects.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biology–University of Colorado at Boulder
D.D.S.–New York University College of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
Association of American Orthodontists

About Me
For Dr. Bitar, 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 feels that building a foundation of trust by treating his patients as special individuals is vital and understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how he can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

Dr. Bitar received both his Bachelor’s and D.D.S. degrees from Aleppo University, in Aleppo, Syria. After coming to the United States, he attended Loma Linda University School of Dentistry through the International Dentist Program, where he was featured on the Dean’s List for his academic success. To keep abreast of  cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and has received the Clinical Excellence Gold Foil Award for his work in Cosmetic Dentistry. He is fluent in Arabic.

His time away from the office is spent unwinding with friends and family. Dr. Batar enjoys travel.

Education

B.S. – Aleppo University (Syria)
D.D.S. – Aleppo University (Syria) International
Dentist Program – Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

About Me
Dr. Paul Anderson has always enjoyed working with his hands and doing things that required hand-eye coordination. But it was a pre-dental class in college, at the University of Utah, that decided his career as a dentist.

After receiving his D.D.S. degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, Dr. Anderson picked up his studies at the University of Texas, Houston, to earn his Medical Doctor degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is now a Fellow of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as a member of numerous other professional organizations. In his practice, he most enjoys utilizing modern sedation (anesthesia) techniques to turn a potentially frightening experience for his patients into a pleasant one.

Outside the office, Dr. Anderson is active in community service and with his church affiliations. His personal hobbies include alpine skiing and photography. Dr. Anderson is also fluent in Mandarin.

Education

B.S., Biology – University of Utah
D.D.S. – UCLA School of Dentistry
M.D., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Texas, Houston

Affiliations

Fellow – American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Association
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Academy of Osseointegration
American Dental Society of Anesthesia

About Me
Dr. Abude says, “I love making people smile, and I believe strongly in doing everything possible to achieve that. Having the ability to touch patients’ their lives by improving their smile is what first attracted me to Dentistry. It is about being able to see the transformation and joy on a patient’s face when they realize that you met their goals and surpassed it!”
After graduating from the University of Benin, Dr. Abude received his Dental Degree from the New York University College of Dentistry. He’s a member of the American Dental Association, the American Dental Education Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Away from the office, Dr. Abude enjoys travel and is an auto enthusiast.

Education

B.S., Dentistry–University of Benin College of Dentistry, Nigeria
D.D.S.–New York University College of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
American Academy of Cosmetic 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
Dr. Hayes says, “I love working with my hands to create perfect smiles. I enjoy making a difference in peoples lives, whether it is easing a patients anxiety, taking them out of pain or improving their oral health. I am gentle and have a great sense of humor.”

Dr. Hayes understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how he can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

After graduating from the University of California, Dr. Hayes received his Dental Degree from the UC San Fransisco School of Dentistry. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Away from the office, Dr. Hayes likes travel and play tennis.

EDUCATION
B.S., Medical Physiology and Anatomy–University of California
D.D.S.–UC San Fransisco School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
Academy of General Dentistry