Gentle Dental Sorrento Valley

ABOUT ME
Dr. Boback says, “Every person is unique. As a patient of mine, you will receive an individualized treatment plan that has been tailored to maximize both the function and aesthetics of your smile.”

After graduating cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Boback received his Dental Degree from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and his M.S. in Oral Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. To keep up with cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Orthodontics and the American Dental Association.

Dr. Boback says, “Away from the office, I enjoy working on cars, weightlifting, and hiking. Prior to going into orthodontics, I professionally detailed and sold exotic cars, was a personal trainer, and researched genetics at Harvard. In addition, I am an avid Boston sports fan: Go Celtics!”

EDUCATION
B.S., History, Pre-Dentistry–University of Pittsburgh
D.M.D.–Harvard School of Dental Medicine
M.S., Oral Biology–University of California, Los Angeles

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontics
American Dental Association

ABOUT ME
For Dr. Ram, patient care is her first concern and she appreciates how the teamwork at Gentle Dental allows her to concentrate on helping her patients develop comfortable and confident smiles as she nurtures trusting relationships with them. She realizes that your oral health has a profound impact on your overall well-being.

Following the completion of her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in Iran, Dr. Ram relocated to the United States. Wanting to further her dental education, she obtained an additional DDS degree from the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 2014. There, she gained extensive clinical experience in diagnostic, laboratory, restorative, prosthodontic, periodontic, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures.

Dr. Ram is board-certified through the American Board of General Dentistry. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society. She speaks Farsi, too.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ram enjoys swimming and hiking. She has volunteered with Clinic With a Heart and the Tri-County Dental Society, providing dental treatment and diagnosis in dental events such as Give Kids A Smile.

EDUCATION
D.D.S.–Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
D.D.S.–Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society

Dr. Negrete says, “As my patient, you can expect to be treated like family. My goal is to provide high-quality treatment that will help you achieve improved oral health and the beautiful smile you deserve!”

“Dentistry is an extremely rewarding career. It is a good feeling when you can get someone out of pain and improve their oral health. I also love the art aspect of Dentistry where you can change someone’s appearance by improving their smile. I enjoy meeting new people everyday and building great relationships with my patients.”

After graduating from the University of California at San Diego, Dr. Negrete received his Dental Degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry. He’s a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the Hispanic Dental Association. He also speaks Spanish.

Dr. Negrete says, “In my free time I enjoy trying new restaurants going to the beach and love cars. I am a baseball, basketball and football fan and follow the Atlanta Braves.”

Education

B.S., Mathematics–University of California, San Diego
D.D.S.– University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry

Affiliations

Academy of General Dentistry Hispanic Dental Association

About Me
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Needle appreciates his role in providing pain relief to his patients through 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 choices that are specifically designed around each clients needs.

Dr. Needle earned his D.D.S. from the UCLA School of Dentistry. He later earned his Certificate in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Georgetown University Medical Center. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, he’s a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is also a Fellow, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

Away from the office, Dr. Needle enjoys tennis, skiing and travel with his family

Education
D.D.S-UCLA School of Dentistry
M.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery-Georgetown University

Affiliations
American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Academy of Osseointegration Fellow
American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Dental Association
California 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
Dr. Feldman says, “I come from a medical family and ever since I was a child I knew I wanted to help people and become a doctor like my parents. I realized that I loved the arts and science. Dentistry seemed like the logical combination.”

Dr. Feldman feels that building a foundation of trust by treating her patients as special individuals is vital. She understands how uneasy some patients may feel about their dental visits, and how she can make a difference in providing a relaxing and positive experience.

After her undergraduate studies in Pre-Medicine at the Medical University Sofia Bulgaria, Dr. Feldman received her Dental Degree from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. She’s a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association and the San Diego County Dental Society.

Dr. Feldman says, “Away from the office I enjoy cooking, dancing, walking on the beach and spending time with my family.”

Education

B.S., Pre-Medicine–Medical University Sofia Bulgaria
D.D.S.–USC School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Dental Association
California Dental Association
San Diego County Dental Society