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Sushma Balakrishna, DDS, is a native of Pleasanton, California, and always aspired to pursue a career in the healthcare field. Today, she leads her practice, Sunshine Dental, and offers exceptional aesthetic and implant dentistry services to her patients in San Ramon and Livermore, California.

Dr. Balakrishna earned her Masters in Public Health and worked at the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She then went on to pursue her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Dr. Balakrishna is continually improving her knowledge with continuing education courses, all to provide the most advanced, effective, and conservative treatments possible to her patients.

With a personal interest in the wellbeing of her patients, Dr. Balakrishna takes the time to listen to each individual she treats. She believes that building trust and strong rapports are essential components of quality, patient-centered care. Dr. Balakrishna also takes great pride in educating her patients and encourages them to be advocates of their dental health. 

Outside of her practice, Dr. Balakrishna loves to spend time with her two daughters and her husband. She also enjoys hiking, making healthy meals, and exercising.

Meet Dr. Nassiri

Maryam Nassiri, DDS, is a skilled dentist serving patients from all over East Bay at Vivo Dental, which is conveniently located in Antioch, California. Dr. Nassiri specializes in family and cosmetic dentistry, catering to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

A graduate of the University of Pacific’s School of Dentistry in Stockton, California, Dr. Nassiri heads up Vivo Dental’s friendly, attentive staff of dental professionals and specialists. Her patients have come to appreciate her gentle, caring chairside manner.

At the office, Dr. Nassiri takes her time educating patients, empowering them and helping them understand the specifics of their personalized treatment plans. She uses state-of-the-art technology, including an intraoral camera, to deliver the highest quality of care. Patients also laud her calm, cool demeanor that always puts them at ease.

Dr. Nassiri offers patients a host of cosmetic dentistry procedures, including Invisalign®, veneers, and dental bonding. She also offers Zoom!® whitening procedures and take-home options to brighten and whiten smiles.

When Dr. Nassiri isn’t in the office improving her patients’ smiles, she enjoys spending as much quality time as possible with her family.

About Dr. Yu

Kara S. Yu, DMD, FICOI, FAGD, is a skilled general dentist who has been serving patients in the Bay Area and Tri-Valley Area communities since 2007. At Cedarwood Pleasanton Dentistry in Pleasanton, California, her patients appreciate the caring and gentle approach she has to dentistry.

Dr. Yu earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Physiology, and Behavior at the University of California at Davis. She then went on to obtain her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2007.  She graduated with highest honors in endodontics (root canal therapy) and took advanced honors courses in periodontics, endodontics, and pedodontics.

Widely respected by her peers in the field of dentistry, Dr. Yu is a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and reached the leverl of Master in the prestigious Academy of General Dentistry. Outside of general dentistry, she also excels in bone grafting and sinus lifts.

Dr. Yu is a kind, considerate, and gentle provider whose patients often turn to for full mouth reconstruction. With broad expertise, Dr. Yu can help restore and enhance smiles with dentures, crowns, or bridges. She’s certified with dental lasers, Invisalign®, Perio Protect® (advanced gum disease treatment) and implant therapy. Invisalign is actually one of her specialties. Dr. Yu has been a certified Invisalign provider for nearly a decade and has received Invisalign Advance Certification I and II. She also provides Botox® injections in-office and offers ERA-supported dentures to her patients.

But when she clocks out, her work isn’t done.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Yu, who speaks English and Cantonese, often volunteers for the American Dental Association (ADA) at the Give Kids A Smile program where she treats underprivileged children and adults, providing services such as gum treatment and root canal therapy.  

About Dr. Ha

Tom Ha, DMD, FICOI, FAGD (in progress), is an experienced general dentist who has practiced in the Bay Area and Tri-Valley Area for over six years. At Cedarwood Pleasanton Dentistry in Pleasanton, California, he caters to a diverse clientele that lauds him as gentle, compassionate, and personable.

Dr. Ha graduated with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 2008. There, he finished very near the top of his class receiving honors in oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, and pedodontics. Dr. Ha does an amazing job in wisdom teeth extractions, root canals and specializes in treating children.

Dr. Ha stays current on the most cutting edge techniques of dentistry. He is certified with dental lasers, Invisalign® and Perio Protect® (advanced gum disease treatment). Still, Dr. Ha continues to go above and beyond for his patients and is always working on additional credentials. Currently, he’s in the midst of his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry and is already a Fellow in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

A key part of Dr. Ha’s approach to dentistry is working closely with his patients to discuss goals and achieve perfect smiles. His mission is to deliver high-quality dental work with a gentle touch so that his patients can maintain excellent oral health and enjoy the invaluable boost in self-confidence an ideal smile delivers.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ha, who is fluent in both English and Cantonese, enjoys spending his downtime relaxing with his family.

About Dr. DiPonziano

Dr. John DiPonziano has been performing the surgical placement and prosthetic restoration of dental implants since the mid-eighties.

• Prior to attending dental school, Dr. DiPonziano was a full-time dental technician and earned Certified Dental Technician status, which he still maintains today. Dr. DiPonziano performs many of the implant laboratory procedures himself and is well versed in all aspects of the implant treatment picture – from the laboratory planning phase to surgery and prosthetic restoration.
• Dr. DiPonziano is a graduate of Temple University School of Dentistry in 1983
• He has also completed a three-year didactic and participatory program in Implantology at the University of Pennsylvania in 1988.

The following are a few of Dr. DiPonziano's additional degrees:

• Fellow and Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral ImplantologistsA credentialed member of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Fellow and Master of the Academy of General Dentistry
• Fellow of the American College of Dentists

The following are a few of Dr. DiPonziano's accomplishments:

• Dr. DiPonziano has served as President of the New Jersey Academy of General Dentistry in 2003.
• He has also chaired the National AGD Implantology Task Force, which formulated universal educational guidelines for implant training in 2009.
• Dr. DiPonziano has served as past Chair of Continuing Dental Education of the California Academy of General Dentistry
• In addition to his clinical practice, he teaches surgical and prosthetic implant dentistry throughout the country for several organizations such as Hiossen Implants, his Implant Continuum,
• Implant Study Club and in the past for Nobel Implants.

With over 35 years of experience as a general and family dentist, Thomas Eaton, DDS, provides comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages at his office located in Ione, California. 

Dr. Eaton's journey in dentistry began during his undergraduate years at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in biology. He continued his education at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California, earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery.

Dr. Eaton maintains active memberships in professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Sacramento District Dental Society. These affiliations reflect his ongoing commitment to staying current with advancements in dentistry and upholding the highest standards of patient care.

His expertise includes various dental procedures, such as dental implants, dentures, endodontics, and cosmetic dentistry. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including in-house digital X-rays, Dr. Eaton’s office offers accurate diagnoses and efficient treatment planning. Patients can rely on Thomas Eaton, DDS, to provide superior care in a comfortable and modern environment.

Dr. Eaton is deeply rooted in the Ione community and has established his practice as a trusted dental practice in the Sierra Nevada area. He values building long-term relationships with his patients and takes pride in serving individuals and families throughout the community. 

At Dr. Eaton's office, patients enjoy comprehensive dental services tailored to their needs. From routine cleanings and checkups to complex restorative treatments, Dr. Eaton and his dedicated team strive to help patients achieve optimal oral health and beautiful smiles. Call the office today or use the online booking tool to schedule an appointment.