Meet Our Dental Providers

Languages I Speak: English, Spanish

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I love working with my hands. I love the level of detail that you need to put into restoring teeth.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I love working with segments of the population that historically have had limited access to dental care. I especially like working with Hispanic patients.

Languages I Speak: English, Spanish

What inspired me to become a Dentist: James and Curtis Perry DDS were my mentors in health care at a young age. I worked as a dental assistant in their office while in college.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): To provide quality care to typically underserved people.

My Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Languages I Speak: English, Spanish

Education and Experience: Doctor of Dental Surgery from UCSF, 2018

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I wanted to be able to help people improve their health and confidence, and I liked that dentistry provides opportunities to build long-term relationships with patients.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I completed my general dentistry residency at NAHC, and it was always my goal to come back to work here! I love my colleagues, I love the collaborative atmosphere, and I love being so close to so much amazing food and culture in Fruitvale.

Education and Experience: UC Davis, Temple University, UCSF, NYU Langone AEGD

Languages I Speak:English, limited Cantonese

What inspired me to become a Dentist: Was interested in engineering and how the human body works. Went on a medical/dental mission trip and saw the immediate impact dentistry can have on people. Volunteered at a local community clinic where I learned more about dentistry, saw how it incorporates science and engineering, and solidified my decision to become a dentist

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): Did my dental school externship here and had a great experience, so I returned for residency after dental school and never left. Great platform to serve the community with great coworkers, community, and support.

My Pronouns: He/Him/His

Languages I Speak: English

Education and Experience: UNLV School of Dental Medicine 2015

What inspired me to become a Dentist: Volunteering at NAHC dental prior to dental school.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): It is a community-based clinic providing services to the underserved.

Education and Experience: Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, NYU Langone (Oakland NAHC, San Francisco NAHC) – Advanced Education in General Dentistry

Languages I Speak: English, Spanish

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I was inspired to pursue dentistry because it allows me to help others feel confident in their smiles, give back to my community, and to express creativity through the artistic side of dental work.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I chose to work for NAHC because of its strong commitment to whole-person care. I value how the organization prioritizes the overall well-being of both patients and staff, while making a meaningful impact in the community it serves.

My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Languages I Speak: English, Vietnamese

Education and Experience: Chabot College Dental Hygiene Program, Graduate in 2014

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I was inspired to pursue this path by my desire to help others and make a positive impact on their oral health. I value treating each individual with empathy and respect while building a positive rapport with patients. The opportunity to support individuals in improving their health and overall quality of life is what continues to motivate me.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I chose to work at NAHC because the organization prioritizes providing the highest quality patient care while also valuing and supporting its employees. I appreciate that NAHC creates an environment where staff feel respected and recognized, which allows me to focus on delivering excellent care to patients.

My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Languages I Speak: English, Mien

Education and Experience: Diablo Valley College

What inspired me to become a Dentist: I was inspired to pursue a career in dental care to help patients feel more comfortable, cared for, and confident through a more personalized experience while building meaningful connections.

Why I chose to work at Native American Health Center (NAHC): I chose NAHC because of the strong sense of community it fosters and the opportunity to be a part of a team that truly cares about the people it serves.