Gentle Dental Warm Springs

Dr. Chen enjoys making a positive difference in peoples lives, and realizes that giving patents a new smile through procedures such as Root Canal Therapy can dramatically improve both their health and sense of well-being. He encourages his patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible. Dr. Chen is always open to questions and is attentive to each patient’s individual needs.

After receiving his B.S. from the University of California, Los Angeles, Dr. Chen was awarded his D.D.S. from their School of Dentistry. He continued on at UCLA, receiving his Endodontics Certificate. Dr. Chen has also taught on the Endodontics faculty of the UCLA School of Dentistry. It’s a position he loved very much and he hopes to one day return to teaching when his busy schedule permits it.

Away from the office, Dr Chen likes to read and wood craft. He feels wood crafting has a lot in similar with dentistry: both need precision and artistry. And he has a lot of gadgets for that–just like he always welcomes the newest, high-tech gadgets for Root Canal Therapy!

Education

B.S., Biology–University of California, Los Angeles
D.D.S.–UCLA School of Dentistry
Endodontics Certificate–UCLA School of Dentistry

Affiliations

American Association of Endodontists

ABOUT ME
Dr. Choi says, “I really enjoy getting to know my patients and giving them the great smile that they deserve. Always feel free to ask any question regarding your treatment! I am attentive to each patient’s special needs and like them to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible.”

After graduating from the University of Virginia, Dr. Choi was awarded her Dental Degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry and her Orthodontics Certificate from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. To keep up with evolving technology, she’s a member of the American Dental Association and the America Association of Orthodontics. She also speaks Korean.

Away from the office, Dr. Choi likes traveling and exploring new places and spending time with friends and family.

EDUCATION
B.A., Biology, B.A., Cognitive Science–University of Virginia
D.M.D.– University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry
Orthodontics Certificate–Roseman University of Health Sciences

AWARDS
University of Pennsylvania-Honors in Clinical Dentistry
Roseman University–Resident Research Excellence Award

AFFILIATIONS
American Dental Association
America Association of Orthodontics

Dr. Dettlaff says, “As a child I was fascinated with going to the dentist: seeing all the tools and observing how teeth can be repaired and how patients can be given amazing new smiles.” Now, as General Dentist, he is proud of his work, knowing that it provides healthy, functional bites and terrific smiles for his patients. It’s an added satisfaction for him to witness the improvement of his patients’ self-esteem and overall well being as their courses of treatment progress.

After graduating from Arizona State University, Dr. Dettlaff received his Dental Degree from the Washington University School of Dental Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a member of many organizations including the American Dental Association.

In his free time, Dr. Dettlaff enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. They like to travel to exotic destinations for scuba diving.

Education

B.S. – Arizona State University
D.M.D. – Washington University School of Dental Medicine

Matthew Popp
D.D.S., Oral Surgeon

ABOUT ME
Dr. Popp says, “I love helping my patients improve their smiles. I enjoy meeting and talking to the diverse patient base that we have in here Las Vegas and getting to know them as individuals.”

Oral Surgery is an art that positively impacts the way a person looks and feels about themselves. Dr. Popp finds great satisfaction in seeing a patient proudly showing off their new smile!

After graduating from Texas A&M University, Dr. Popp received his Dental Degree from the University Of Texas Health and Science Center. He completed his Oral Surgery Residency while serving in the the United States Air Force in San Antonio. Currently, he also serves as a Major in the USAF at Nellis AFB.

Away from the office, Dr. Popp loves spending time with his wife and children. Dr. Popp says, “I love relaxing by playing Yamaha drums to Stix!”

EDUCATION
B.S., Science–Texas A&M University
D.D.S.–University Of Texas Health and Science Center
Oral Surgery Residency–San Antonio Military

ABOUT ME
For Dr. Garner, dentistry is the perfect way for her to make people’s lives healthier and happier. She says, “Helping people to achieve and maintain excellent dental health gives me the most satisfaction from my profession. In particular, I enjoy seeing the satisfied smiles of patients when a difficult procedure turns out fabulous!“

Dr. Garner enjoys serving the community and getting to know her patients and their families is another beautiful aspect of her work at the Gentle Dental. 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 Brigham Young University, Dr. Garner received her Dental Degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine.

Away from the office, Dr. Garner enjoys being a mom. She is also football fan and loves to travel.

EDUCATION
B.S., Exercise Science–Brigham Young University
D.M.D.–University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine