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Aishwarya Kumar, DDS, is a dental practitioner in San Jose, California. At Aqua Dentistry, Dr. Kumar combines art and science to help her patients improve their self-esteem and overall confidence. She is passionate about providing high-quality, personalized care and treats her patients like family. 

Dr. Kumar completed her bachelor’s degree in dental surgery in India. She then received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. 

Dr. Kumar cares about the complete dental wellness of her patients and has a particular fondness for her younger patients. She believes in educating patients early and encourages good dental hygiene habits to last a lifetime. 

She's a firm believer in spending time on continuing education to provide better dentistry to her patients. Because of this, Dr. Kumar regularly attends conferences and meetings to learn the latest techniques and technology. She is an active volunteer at California Dental Association (CDA) Cares, and other local events, where she promotes oral health.

She is affiliated with the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, and Santa Clara County Dental Society. 

Dr. Kumar has lived in the bay area for almost ten years and considers it home. She lives with her husband and their two toddlers. Outside of work, Dr. Kumar loves spending time with her little family!

About Dr. Diane E. Casey

Diane Casey, DDS, is a skilled general dentist known for her positive chairside manner and exceptional services at her private practice in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Casey is a long-time resident of Santa Clara Valley and is proud to have served the local dental community for over 30 years.

Dr. Casey received her undergraduate degree in biochemistry from UC Berkeley in California. She went on to earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She brings her extensive educational background to help patients resolve their dental needs.

With more than 15 years of experience in multi-dimensional dental services, Dr. Casey provides the latest care available in dentistry. In addition, she is a liaison to Community Relations and Membership Committees and an SCCDS delegate to CDA House of Delegates.

Dr. Casey stays active in her field and maintains membership with the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Santa Clara County Dental Society, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Cary Bishop, DDS, is one of the experienced dentists in the team at Peninsula Dental Excellence located in Mountain View, California. His talents in general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry meet the varied needs of his patients.

Born and raised in Los Altos, California. Dr. Bishop attended the University of California, Santa Barbara for his undergraduate career and earned a degree with Honors in Biological Sciences. He helped Hughes Aircraft Company integrate computer graphics into their Manufacturing Technology Program in Los Angeles for one year before attending the University of California, San Francisco for dental school. Immediately after graduating, he moved back to Los Altos to practice dentistry with his father, Roger Bishop, and has been there ever since.

Dr. Bishop provides patient-centered dental care for many longtime patients, families, and friends. He enjoys working with the team at Peninsula Dental Excellence and the talented dental specialists in the area. He understands that every patient is unique and works hard to make sure his patients’ needs and expectations are met.

Jeff Yoshihara, DDS, is one of the highly-skilled dental surgeons that leads the team at Peninsula Dental Excellence located in Mountainview, California. He specializes in general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry to meet the varied needs of his patients.

Dr. Yoshihara, known by his patients as Dr. Jeff, was born and raised in Union City, California. He chose to stay local and attended the University of California, Berkeley, for his undergraduate career. He earned a degree in integrative biology at UC Berkeley and relocated to Southern California to attend the UCLA School of Dentistry in Los Angeles. After graduating, Dr. Jeff decided to move back to the Bay Area and has been practicing as a general dentist ever since.

Dr. Jeff believes that patient education, understanding, and comfort are just as important as the quality of dentistry one receives, which is why he takes the time to discuss and review all treatment options with his patients. Dr. Jeff's goal is to work collaboratively with patients and design treatment plans that best meet each individual's needs.

While he is a perfectionist (an ideal quality to have in a dentist), Dr. Jeff is also very relaxed and can usually be found smiling or heard laughing around the office. Outside of his practice, Dr. Jeff enjoys weight lifting, photography, and fashion.

Colin Au, DDS, is one of the talented dental surgeons leading the team at Peninsula Dental Excellence in Mountain View, California. He specializes in general, cosmetic, and reconstructive dentistry, and can answer to a diverse set of patient needs.

Dr. Au is a proud native of Northern California and a graduate of the renowned University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. From the start, Dr. Au knew he wanted to open a dental practice of his own so that he could provide his patients with the quality of care they truly deserve.

At Peninsula Dental Excellence, Dr. Au's goal is to provide caring, cutting-edge dentistry services that afford each patient comfortable and efficient care. He takes time with each patient individually to formulate a personalized treatment plan, as well as to reassure them and make them feel relaxed. He always listens to his patients' concerns and questions so that he can offer straightforward, informative explanations about treatment options and procedures.

Dr. Au loves seeing his patients leave the office healthy, happy, and satisfied with their smiles. Outside of his dental practice, Dr. Au values spending time with friends and family. His interests include traveling and riding mountain bikes.

Dianna Fung, DDS, is an experienced general dentist practicing at Silicon Valley Dental Associates, located in Sunnyvale, California. She is passionate about creating smiles that are not only fully functional, but that are beautiful and radiant too!

In 2008, Dr. Dianna graduated cum laude from San Francisco State University, located in San Francisco, California, where she majored in physiology and minored in chemistry. Then, in 2013 she earned her doctor of dental surgery from the illustrious University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, also located in San Francisco. 

Today, Dr. Dianna stays up to date with the latest advances in the field of dentistry by maintaining professional affiliations with the American Dental Association (ADA), California Dental Association (CDA), San Francisco Dental Society, and Santa Clara Dental Society. 

Patients of Dr. Dianna have come to admire her for her gentle hand, warm bedside manner, and her dedication to preventive oral health care, which allow her to deliver unparalleled dental services.

Colin Au, DDS, is the expert general, cosmetic, and implant dentist leading the team at Silicon Valley Dental Associates, located in Sunnyvale, California. Dr. Au is a native of Northern California and is proud to provide residents of the South Bay Area access to exceptional dental services. 

For his undergraduate studies, Dr. Au attended the University of the Pacific, located in Stockton, California, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. In 2008, he graduated from San Francisco's nationally renowned University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

Dr. Au's primary goal is to provide quality, cutting-edge dentistry that is catered to each patient's individual needs. Consequently, he spends quality time with each patient to formulate the right treatment plan and ensure that they understand what's been prescribed. Dr. Au always takes time to listen to his patients' concerns and answers their questions, giving straightforward explanations about treatment options and procedures.

Peers and patients of Dr. Au appreciate his caring, friendly, and compassionate demeanor. He believes in treating each patient as he would his own family, and this is reflected by the office's warm, welcoming atmosphere and Dr. Au's commitment to achieving excellent results.

Outside of the office, Dr. Au enjoys outdoor activities, such as cycling, hockey, and soccer, and traveling with his wife, Marianne.

Dr. Scott Dault is a periodontist, a specialist who has completed several years of post-doctoral training in gum disease, dental implants and the treatment of gum and bone tissue. Dr. Dault is very experienced in all phases of periodontal therapy from diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical and non-surgical treatment modalities. He is also experienced in dental implant surgery, including bone and soft tissue grafting associated with implant treatment.

Education

Dr. Dault attended San Jose State University for his Bachelor’s degree and had a prior career working in the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley. In search of greater fulfillment, he pursued a career in dentistry.

He earned his D.D.S. degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry and completed his Periodontics residency at the VA – West Los Angeles program which is affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles.

Prior to earning his dental degree Dr. Dault worked in the semi-conductor industry. While interesting he desired greater fulfillment, and he pursued a career in dentistry. 

Research

Dr. Dault is interested in implementing newly developed therapeutic approaches of using growth factors to improve periodontal and implant surgical results. Prior to and during dental school, he participated in research projects focusing on the use of growth factors for gum and bone regeneration. These past research experiences aid him in bringing the latest advances in tissue engineering to clinical periodontal and dental implant therapy.

Professional Affiliations:

• Santa Clara County Dental Society
• California Dental Association
• American Dental Association
• California Society of Periodontists
• American Academy of Periodontology
• Academy of Osseointegration.

Outside the practice

Dr. Dault enjoys spending time with his wife Suzie and two children, Anthony and Ashley, as well as staying physically active by enjoying bicycle riding, regular exercise and an occasional motorcycle ride.

Dr. Samantha Mohan became passionate about dentistry after volunteering in rural clinics in Vietnam. She is an empath and feels strongly that she was born to use her calming presence and patience to provide a better experience for those with dental anxiety. As a child, she had an impacted canine and underwent many dental procedures. She was scared to go to the dentist and understands the anxiety it can cause. She takes pride in providing a delicate approach to dentistry. 

She has always been an artist and uses these skills in dentistry to make dental work look seamless with natural teeth. Dr. Mohan is an expert in cosmetic dentistry and loves utilizing the latest technologies and minimally invasive techniques to provide beautiful results. She is passionate about taking a holistic approach to dentistry and takes special consideration for how systemic conditions contribute to the mouth.

She grew up in the bay area; attended University of the Pacific in San Francisco for dental school, and now lives in San Carlos with her husband and puppy. Dr. Mohan regularly exceeds the dental board’s annual required amount of continuing education courses and loves attending conferences with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is a huge Warriors fan, loves skiing in Tahoe and trying out new cooking recipes.

Dr. Megan Constant grew up in Cupertino, where she attended Monta Vista High School. She completed her undergraduate work at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, graduating with a degree in Biology and worked as a dental assistant for four years. Dr. Megan went on to receive her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from the University of Pacific Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She then worked for a year as a general dentist in Palo Alto and Sunnyvale before moving to Atlanta, GA to continue her education in the field of Orthodontics. After completing a 36-month orthodontic residency at the Georgia School of Orthodontics, she moved back to California to fulfill her dream of one day practicing with her father, Dr. David Constant, who has been an Orthodontist in Cupertino and Palo Alto for over 30 years. Dr. Megan feels extremely lucky to be practicing with her father, and lifelong mentor, back in her hometown today.

Dr. Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, a local firefighter, and daughter Olivia. Dr. Megan and her husband love cooking and adventuring outside with their daughter. They can be found out on the lake in the Summer, skiing on the mountain in the Winters, and on the beaches of Hawaii for their annual trip with their families.

Dr. Megan looks forward to meeting you and working with you to create the smile you've always wanted!

Dr. Sawyer graduated from UCSF dental school in 1983 and came to Los Altos in 1984 taking over this practice that was originally started back in 1952. Dr. Sawyer has served on a number of boards, including being the chair of the local dental society, the Mid-Penninsula Dental Association. He's active in the UC San Francisco Alumni Association, the California Dental Association, and the American Dental Association

As he has said over the years, “my friends have become patients, and my patients have become friends”.

He is skilled and compassionate in all aspects of dentistry. Kids and adults alike love coming to see Dr. Sawyer because of the fun stories he tells and how he subtly places the patients at ease. 

Now that he has “semi-retired” he and his wife spend most of their time either with their 5 grandkids or else trying to hit a golfball, gardening, and making wine.

Although he and Dr. Vaswani often consult on cases together, you can still see Dr. Sawyer’s smiling face in the office on Fridays.