Meet the Doctors

 

Kenneth B. Mak, DDS

   

   -  Bachelor Degree, Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, 1989

   -  Doctorate in Dental Surgery, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 1993

   -  Preclinical / Clinical Instructor, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 1993 - 1994

   -  Certified Nobel / Biocare Dental Implant, Restorative and Placement

   -  Certified Cerec dentist

   -  Ladera Ranch Implant Institute, Completed Mentor 1, Surgical Implant placment and Internal sinus lift

   -  Ladera Ranch Implant Institute, Complete Mentor 2,  Implant Grafting (Bone and Soft Tissue)

   -  Affiliations and Memberships:     

        American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society

        Lytle, Tate and Stamper Implant Study Club, San Gabriel Valley Dental Implant Study Club

I have been practicing in Pasadena since 1994 with extensive experience in dental implants as well as all phases of cosmetic / general / family dentistry.  An integral part of my philosophy is clients have a thorough understanding of their treatment and options which include practical solutions with state of the art dentistry.  Your comfort and confidence is my upmost priority.

 

Rodney Kleiger, DDS    


Rodney Kleiger graduated from the University of Southern California School of Dentistry in 2000.  While at the University of Southern California, he was accepted into the I.V. Sedation selective and studied under Dr. Stanley Malamed for the last two years of school.  Through this selective, he became ACLS certified and was able to teach CPR, local anesthesia and nitrous oxide administration.  During his junior year, he took advantage of many electives which include pathology as well as a member of the mobile clinic team.  As a team member, he travel throughout California practicing dentistry.

Dr. Kleiger is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Society.  He participates in the Lytle, Tate and Stamper Implant Study Club and the San Gabriel Valley Dental Implant Study Club.  He is also Invisialign certified since 2002.

 

Dennis De Mesa, DDS

Bachelor's Degree, Dental Hygiene, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 1998

Doctorate in Dental Surgery, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 2005

Professional Experience:

Registered Dental Hygienist, 1998 - 2005

Preclinical /  Clinical Instructor, USC School of Dentistry ( Department of Dental Hygiene and Periodontolgy), 1998 - 2004

Associations:

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Gabriel Valley Dental Society, Aligntech Institute (Invisialign certified)

 

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​Emilie Hsu, DDS​ (General Dentist)

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Alex D. Lopez, DDS (Periodontist)

Dr. Lopez is our Board Certified Periodontist.  He is a seasoned professional with over 13 years experience and gifted in the art of periodontal and implant surgery.  Dr. Lopez is a graduate of the prestigious Northwestern University Dental School in 1995 where he earned numerous awards for academics and research and finished in the top of his class.  He went on to specialize in the field of Periodontology at the University of Southern California commencing in 1998.  After graduation Dr. Lopez remained on staff at the University as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Graduate Periodontics for 3 years and is presently a specialist in group practice. 

Dr. Lopez remains active in the dental community.  He is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology and the California Dental Association.  He served as President of the Conejo Academy of Dentistry and is presently leads the West Coast Study Club for Dental Excellence.  He attended and remains active in the Seattle Institute for Advanced Dental Education.

 

Michael Trieu, DDS (Orthodontist)

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Mohammed Saber, DDS, MS (endodontist)

 

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Emily Hsu, DDS

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Emily Hsu, DDS

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