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Gentle Dental Placentia

620 N. Rose Drive Suite B, Placentia, CA 92870

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Hours

Monday 10:00-7:00
Tuesday 9:00-6:00
Wednesday 8:00-5:00
Thursday 8:00-5:00
Friday 8:00-5:00
Saturday 7:00-4:00 (By Appt)

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Monday – Thursday: 7:15am – 8pm PST
Friday: 7:15am – 6pm PST
Saturday: 7:30am – 4pm PST

Schedule an Appointment

Please contact our office by phone or complete the appointment request form below. Our scheduling coordinator will connect with you to confirm the appointment.

New Patients

$50 Exam & X-Rays

Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Rays.

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New Patients

$100 Off

New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.

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Ortho Special

Braces from $99 Month

Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.

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To Know Us Is To Love Us

LEARN ABOUT US

The Placentia Gentle Dental is conveniently located on the northeast corner of North Rose Drive and Alta Vista Street in the Village Center of Rose shopping center, next to the UPS Store, and across the parking lot from Chase Bank.

We know scheduling dental appointments during the workweek can be difficult, so for your convenience we stay open late on Mondays and Tuesdays, open early on Thursdays and Fridays. We accept most forms of dental insurance and offer payment options, low-cost diagnostics, and a Dedicated Dental Plan with discounts of 20 percent or more on many preventative services and treatments.

Our kind and experienced staff is knowledgeable about a variety of dentistry needs for adults and children of all ages. We offer routine cleanings, teeth whitening, and many other family dentistry services. We know how important it is for you to feel relaxed, comfortable, and safe while at the dentist’s office, so you’ll receive all the respect and compassion you deserve.

We serve many patients form the Emerald Isle retirement community

To visit our office just east of the Placentia Champions Sports Complex, call 657-999-2357 today to make your appointment. We offer wheelchair access, ample parking, and can accommodate patients with disabilities.

Meet The Team

WHO WE ARE

Anju Shah

D.D.S. Endodontics

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Anju Shah

D.D.S. Endodontics

About Me
Dr. Shah is dedicated and passionate about her work as an Endodontist. She thrives to provide the best care for all her patients. She is proud of her work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional smiles for her patients, and its satisfying for her to witness the improvement of her patients’ self-esteem as their courses of treatment progress.

She received her D.D.S. from the The University of Otago School of Dentistry in New Zealand. She continued her studies receiving her Endodontic certificate from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Association of Endodontics. She speaks Hindi, also.

Outside of the office, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with her family.

Education

D.D.S.–The University of Otago-New Zealand
Endodontic certificate–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
American Association of Endodontics

Divya Peddireddy

DDS, General Dentist

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Divya Peddireddy

DDS, General Dentist

ABOUT ME

Dr. Peddireddy says, “I enjoy being able to provide the best health care to my patients with highest standard of care in Clinical Dentistry.” She 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 the College of Dental Sciences, Dr. Peddireddy received her Dental Degree from the USC School of Dentistry. She also was awarded her M.S. in Health Care Administration from Cal State University at Long Beach. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Society.

Dr. Peddireddy says, “I love travellng and would like to visit at least one significant place in a certain geographic area in the world and would want to be able to visit each and every state in U.S in my lifetime.”

Education

B.S., Dental Surgery–College of Dental Sciences
D.D.S.–USC School of Dentistry
M.S., Health Care Administration–Cal State University, Long Beach

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Society

Payal Patel

D.D.S., Orthodontist

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Payal Patel

D.D.S., Orthodontist

ABOUT ME
Dr. Patel says, “Patient care is my number one priority. I want patients to feel comfortable to ask questions and be involved in their treatment so we can achieve the best results possible. I love transforming smiles and helping patients gain the confidence to succeed in their own goals.” For Dr. Patel the best part of her profession is getting to know diverse individuals and seeing the evolution and growth of patients through their orthodontic treatment.

After graduating from the University of Southern California, Dr. Patel received her Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. She completed her Orthodontic Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. She’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the Orange County Dental Association.

Dr. Patel says, “Away from the office I enjoy dancing, trying new food, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends.”

EDUCATION
B.S., Biological Sciences–University of Southern California
D.D.S.–University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontics
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Association

Stephen Kallaos

D.D.S. Periodontics

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Stephen Kallaos

D.D.S. Periodontics

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

Reviews

SEE WHAT OUR PATIENTS HAVE TO SAY!

Nov 26, 2019

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

Dr. Lehman came across as very caring. Made my wife very comfortable. We made a great choice in coming here.

Jul 24, 2019

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

Dr Simonian is great! I took my 4 year old niece and he was very gentle, patient and caring with her. She loved him and wasn’t scared at all, thanks to the great team over there!!

Gentle Dental Placentia replied on Aug 27, 2019:

Hi Erica Ramos, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!

Mar 29, 2019

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

I was a little nervous about my first dental checkup in years but the whole staff was very comforting and personable. Plus, they had me out earlier than expected. Thank you!!

Oct 15, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

This dentist is the best i have ever been . I'm afraid of dentist but he's one of the best. Very patient and understanding.

Oct 12, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

Today was my very first experience here at the Gentle Dental office in Placentia. I was slightly nervous about coming in since I haven't had a check-up in years... Yes, YEARS! However, upon meeting Dr. S., Henny, and Nicole, I had an incredible experience!! Dr. S. and his staff were extremely kind, accommodating, and patient to my needs! I highly recommend this office!!

Gentle Dental Placentia replied on Dec 11, 2018:

Cindy Truong, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at Gentle Dental Placentia.

Oct 8, 2018

Facebook • Gentle Dental Placentia

Excellent staff. Great Dentist! Very efficient office and helpful. 😁

Oct 6, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

Office was very professional and kept up. Everyone on time got done throughly and quick! From the front office staff to the back office staff everyone was great!

Sep 12, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

The doctor was a straight shooter and had a great trick for a painless injection.

Gentle Dental Placentia replied on Dec 11, 2018:

Hello Christian Duran, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Sep 6, 2018

Facebook • Gentle Dental Placentia

Great experience overall. Dr Simonian was very gentle and provided a very personable experience. I would highly recommend this dentist and will definitely be back!

Aug 29, 2018

Facebook • Gentle Dental Placentia

I jus want to say I recommend Gentle Dental very clean, Dr. very honest I really like it

Aug 24, 2018

Facebook • Gentle Dental Placentia

The General Dental office i usually go to closed so I went to the one on Rose Drive Placentia today What a difference great staff great dentist everyone was so nice Thank you to everyone there

Jul 31, 2018

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What I’m about to say is not to impress the dentists and employees at Gentle Dental Placentia, or anyone else. I simply wish to state legit facts from my experience. Nothing more, nothing less. Literally every person in there treated me warmly and with respect. Judy at the front pleasantly & quickly got me checked in, offering me water, coffee & even a danish slice! The young lady assisting Dr. Simonian was very friendly, quick and attentive in getting my X-rays completed and helping the doctor with his various needs. Dr. Simonian was down to earth, helpful, knowledgeable and compassionate as he thoroughly explained my dental situation. You can tell he takes great care in his work which I appreciate very much. Another young lady was super charming and sweet as she explained pricing & my procedure options & things I can do at home to help my teeth. I’ll be back in two weeks to laser clean the left side of my mouth, then I’ll be doing regular checkups to track maintenance and progress. All in all— professional, positive, quick, compassionate, thorough, generous and skilled. Thank you all!

Jul 20, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

I take my two little boys here. They are so good with them and its quick easy and painless. I have had nightmare experiences eith other dentists and so far we love it here.

Jul 12, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

nice office, friendly staff, quality work, I would recommend this dentist to anyone

Jun 27, 2018

Facebook • Gentle Dental Placentia

Great Doctor, staff and location. Would recommend coming here for quality and trustworthy work.

Jun 26, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

Nice staffs and doctor. Did not need to be wait on my appointment time. Good experience with filling my teeth no pain good technic when doctor injecting the needle to numb my gum.

Jun 21, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

I had my first Dental appoint on Tues June 19th. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. All I have to say is i love my new Dentist, his exam was very thorough and his assistant was very nice. This office is very close to my house which is nice. I have a fear of needles and he made me feel very comfortable, and I didn't even feel the injection he had to give me. Gentle Dental they live up to their name. 😉

Jun 18, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

I love this office. It had a hard start with a manager that is not longer with the company and they also had some plumbing issues that caused the office to shut down for a few months. But the new staff and the office is great. Everyone is so friendly, the back office was welcoming and the girl in the front office was great at asking and schlding my nxt cleaning appointment. If your not familiar with your insurance then I can understand why some people in other reviews may think it is an up sale but in my experience is was not. The manager was very clear that some of the things were recommended and were not covered by my insurance but over all they allowed me to decided and explained everything to me. I would defiantly recommenced this office and say give it another try.

Gentle Dental Placentia replied on Dec 20, 2017:

Dear Nicole Barker, Thank you for taking the time to post your kind words. At, Gentle Dental Placentia, it means a lot to us to know you had a great experience and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit.

May 13, 2018

Google • Gentle Dental Placentia

I was well treated and everyone is very professional in general service and experience at this office was the best and love the Doctors treatment and work he performed on me.

Gentle Dental Placentia replied on May 14, 2018:

Alex Cortes, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care.

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Services
Insurance & Payment

General Dentistry

Our general dentistry services take care of the daily dental needs of you and your family.
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Preventative Services
Restorative Services

Emergency Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Our cosmetic services include a variety of treatments for patients looking to enhance their smiles.
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Teeth Whitening
Dentures & Partials
Veneers
Inlays & Onlays

Crowns & Bridges
Implants
Bone Augmentation

Specialty Dentistry

Our extensive network of neighborhood practitioners make it easy to find dental specialists.
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Orthodontists
Endodontists
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons

Periodontists
Prosthodontists

Insurances We Accept

Gentle Dental accepts most dental insurance plans and options. If you do not see your insurance plan below, contact us and we will be happy to assist in confirming your existing insurance provider.

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DELTACARE PMI HMO
MDG-MDC GUARDIAN HMO
CA DENTAL NET HMO
UHC-DBP HMO
CIGNA HMO
METLIFE PPO
DELTA CA-PPO

...and many more.
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Questions about Insurance?

If you have dental insurance and are concerned about coverage do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. Our team here at Gentle Dental will help you with any payment or insurance questions you may have and will work closely with you to help you get the most out of your dental plan.

About Payment

Gentle Dental aims to be as gentle on your wallet as our dentists are when providing treatment. Our professional staff will help you get the most from your dental insurance benefits and explain any deductibles and co-pays to you.

Payment options include cash, major credit cards, discount plans, and private financing.

Our In-House Discount Plan – The Gentle Dental Plan

For more details or to enroll, visit: www.gentledentalplan.com or call 1(800) 903-2532.
You can also enroll at one of our locations.

Flexible Financing

We understand that you don’t always have the cash at hand, that’s why we accept most major credit cards and offer flexible financing options which can be helpful if you require more extensive work, orthodontics, or cosmetic procedures that aren’t covered by insurance. These plans can offer:

Low down payment and no interest¹
No money down and no interest²
Extended terms up to 48 months at 14.9% promotional interest rates³

We want to make paying for dental services as easy as possible. For more information, call us toll-free at 1-800-GENTLE1 to get in touch with the Gentle Dental Office in your neighborhood.

Valid photo ID and checking account, credit card or debit card required.
On approved credit. For promotional purchases over $300 if paid in full within promotional period. If promotional purchase is not paid in full within promotional period, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at 26.99% APR.
On approved credit. For promotional purchases over $1,000. Fixed monthly payments based on repayment over 24, 36, or 48 month period.

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Gentle in So Many Ways

Gentle on Your Mind

Our experienced Dental Professionals use the latest techniques to be as gentle as possible.

Gentle on Your Wallet

We accept most insurance plans, have a discount plan for those without, and offer flexible payment options.

Gentle on Your Schedule

We make your life easier with convenient hours including evenings and weekends.

We’re now open for dental care. Call us to schedule your next appointment or with any questions. Stay Safe!

We now Accept Medi-Cal Dental Plans. Click here for more information.

Smiles Happen Here

Gentle Dental Placentia

Hours

Schedule an Appointment

New Patients

$50 Exam & X-Rays

Please enter your information to download the coupon!

New Patients

$100 Off

Please enter your information to download the coupon!

Ortho Special

Braces from $99 Month

Please enter your information to download the coupon!

To Know Us Is To Love Us

Meet The Team

Anju Shah

Anju Shah

Education

Affiliations

Divya Peddireddy

Divya Peddireddy

Payal Patel

Payal Patel

Stephen Kallaos

Stephen Kallaos

Education

Affiliations

Reviews

General Dentistry

Cosmetic Dentistry

Specialty Dentistry

Insurances We Accept

Questions about Insurance?

About Payment

Our In-House Discount Plan – The Gentle Dental Plan

Flexible Financing

Other Resources:

Gentle in So Many Ways

Gentle on Your Mind

Gentle on Your Wallet

Gentle on Your Schedule

Smiles
Happen Here