Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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.
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.
Sheena Vaswani, DDS, is an experienced dentist of nearly ten years with a passion for providing personalized and comfortable care. As a native of Los Altos, California, Dr. Vaswani is thrilled to lay down permanent roots at Los Altos Family Smiles, in the community that shaped her.
Through her work at Los Altos Family Smiles, Dr. Vaswani is honored to help her hometown residents achieve healthy and happy smiles.
After years of happy cleanings, orthodontic work, and early removal of wisdom teeth, she graduated from her pediatric dental office to the scary world of adult dentistry. She, unfortunately, learned the hard way that all those blissful years of not flossing with brackets and wires lead to cavities.
With the help of a wonderful and gentle general dentist, she overcame her fear of needles and dental procedures, experiences that played a significant role in shaping her professional life.
Education has always shaped Dr. Vaswani’s path. She began her studies down the street at Oak Elementary, Blach Intermediate, and Mountain View High School before graduating from Harker in 2004. While attending the University of California Berkeley (Go Bears!), she triple-majored in Nutritional Sciences, Art History, and South Asian Studies.
She then moved to New York City, where she received her professional training from NYU College of Dentistry (and picked up a husband along the way).
While completing an elective general practice residency year at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, she expanded her skill set, learning more about hospital-based dentistry, oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, and training in IV sedation and dentistry for patients with special needs and complex medical histories.
Even today, Dr. Vaswani seeks out additional training in sedation dentistry and works closely with patients who have dental anxiety to ensure that they receive the care they need without undue stress. Dr. Vaswani continues to learn and grow and takes more than 100 hours of continuing education per year.
Dr. Vaswani has experience across many areas of clinical dental practice.
She’s worked in mobile dental clinics, ensuring that patients in rural areas had access to top quality dental care, providing care for underserved populations in federally qualified health centers, at the department of family and children services, and with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Over the last several years, she had the pleasure of seeing patients in Saratoga, where she worked as an associate dentist in a technologically advanced private practice.
Since returning to California, she has been on local adventures checking out outdoor trails, new restaurants, and bars with a mean cocktail. In her spare time, she enjoys music, traveling, reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix, and spending time with her husband, Sagar.
Dr. Vaswani loves reconnecting with families she knew as a child and thrives on welcoming new families to the practice. She is currently accepting new patients. Booking a visit to meet with her takes just a few moments online or by phone.
“The team is going through some change with Dr. Vaswani, but they all seem happy for it and Dr. Vaswani is very engaged. Happy to have this practice for our family for years to come.”
Dr. Esfandiar Abadi, graduated from Azad University School of Dentistry in Tehran with a doctor of dental surgery. Dr. Abadi passed his California Board exams in 2003 and since then is passionately practicing dentistry in Northern California.
His love for the art of dentistry makes him continue his research and study in different areas of dentistry and make him familiar with the latest state of the art technologies in dental treatments offered by accredited institutions. He is one of the most sought after dentists because of his gentle touch while providing extended procedures i.e. Oral surgery, Dental implant and Orthodontics.
Because Marzieh Oghabian, DDS, understands that dental care is intricately connected to overall health and wellness, she strives to help each and every patient in her care reach and maintain optimal dental health. Through her practice at Bahia Dental Group, Dr. Oghabian is honored to be the dentist of choice for so many in and around Pittsburg, California.
Dr. Oghabian began her education with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Davis. She went on to earn her dental degree from Case Western University School of Dentistry in Cleveland.
While she was there, her dedication to academic and treatment excellence earned her Case Western’s Excellence in Prosthodontics award. She remained at Case Western to complete additional training in oral surgery.
Patient education is central to Dr. Oghabian’s practice. She takes the time to make a personal connection with each man, women, and child in her care and ensures patients have all the details they need to make an informed decision about their dental health.
Creating a positive impression of dental care is also important to Dr. Oghabian. She makes every effort to put patients at ease and deliver a comfortable, positive dental experience.
To learn more about Dr. Oghabian’s unique approach to dental health and wellness, schedule a time to sit down with her to discuss your specific set of treatment needs and goals. She is currently accepting new patients through her practice at Bahia Dental Group.
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.
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.
Thi Hoang, DDS, is an exceptional dentist with extensive experience specializing in cosmetic, family, implant, and general dentistry. She serves her patients and the community at Las Positas Family Dental in Livermore, California.
Dr. Hoang graduated from the University of the Pacific’s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 2007. Post-graduation, she was selected by the faculty at UOP to continue her training through their Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program in Union City.
Dr. Hoang is dedicated and passionate about serving her team, her patients, and her community. Her commitment to excellence and the highest standard of care inspires her team to be the best they can possibly be by being trustworthy, kind, and focused on communication through education.
She is the perfect reflection of who Las Positas Family Dental is, dentistry done best. No white coasts. No judgments. No pressure. A team-first approach that takes dentistry very seriously but not ourselves. A place to laugh, be healthy, have fun, and be family.
Outside of dentistry, she is a loving wife and a mother to three beautiful children: Devan, Jenna, & Amelia. As a family, they donate their time to various non-profit programs such as SF Food Bank and Project Open Hand. When not in the office, Dr. Hoang loves delicious food, good wine, and she definitely has the travel bug. She also roots for the Dubs and the Niners, attends music concerts, and loves trying new restaurants. Recently, she has been spending her spare time at home in the crafts room doing unique projects for family, friends, and the office.
Dr. Theresa Hoang (Dr. H 2.0) is a cosmetic, family, implant, and general dentist practicing at Las Positas Family Dental in Livermore, California.
Dr. H 2.0 received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington and graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
As you may have guessed, Dr. H 2.0 is Dr. Thi Hoang’s spunky younger sister who is equally as passionate about her dental career. Dr. H admires the caring, family-friendly environment at Las Positas Family Dental and is heavily inspired to help anxious patients overcome their fear of going to the dentist. She works diligently to set up an environment that allows for open communication between her and her patients and ensures that her patients understand the “whys” of the treatments that she recommends. She is always ready to tend to her patients’ needs and brings a big smile to their faces with her humor.
In her spare time, Dr. H enjoys traveling, dining at local restaurants, binge-watching Netflix shows, and spending time with her five nieces. On the weekends, you can probably catch Dr. H at a concert or music festival. If you have any restaurant or TV show recommendations, she is always open to them!
We strive to use modern technology in order to promote ease and convenience for our patients. When you come in for a check up, we can show you first hand how your teeth look by taking high quality photos that are available to view immediately on our computer screens. Professional opinion, along with your personal preferences are all taken into consideration when we create your personalized treatment plan.
Modern technology in the dental field is top priority for Dr. Andrew Day. New technology and studies are presented everyday in dentistry. Dr. Day strives to learn and study the best of the best out of all that is offered. By frequenting seminars and continued education classes locally and nationally, only the best practices are considered when planning out each patient's treatment.
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