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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MODERN DAY DENTAL

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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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!

Dr. Debra Westervelt is originally from Hemet, a small town in Southern California. In her early years of college, she found a passion in healthcare where she felt she could best impact her community and graduated with a degree in biology from La Sierra University at the top of her class. She then earned a doctorate degree at the acclaimed University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Westervelt loves every aspect of dentistry and worked as a general dentist in the Napa area for several years. She enjoyed working closely with many specialists and collaborating in changing people’s lives. She was heavily involved in study clubs and advanced continuing education and became inspired by the specialists she had the opportunity to work with.

Fascinated with the connection between oral and systemic health and determined to further her education, Dr. Westervelt obtained her specialty certificate in periodontics from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Westervelt is passionate about helping her community by improving each patient’s overall health through ideal periodontal health. She understands the importance of comprehensive dental care and working closely with other experts in both dentistry and medicine. Her unique point of view as both a general dentist and a periodontist allows a broad understanding of her patient’s wants and needs. Patient care is Dr. Westervelt’s top priority, and this sentiment is felt by each patient she treats.

In her free time, Dr. Westervelt enjoys hiking, camping, and bike rides with her dog Jake. She enjoys gardening and cooking with her husband, Reed.  She loves the Bay Area and enjoys exploring the surrounding ocean, mountains, and towns whenever she has the opportunity.

Magdalena Azzarelli, DDS, is an experienced cosmetic and family dentist at Hillsdale Dental Care in San Jose, California. Dr. Azzarelli has been practicing at Hillsdale Dental Care since 1997, providing her community with high-quality, patient-centered care.

Dr. Azzarelli received her dental degree from the Medical University of Silesia in Poland in 1994. Upon relocating to California, Dr. Azzarelli successfully completed the California State Dental Licensure examinations. She is highly skilled in endodontics, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, as well as all aspects of general dentistry. Dr. Azzarelli is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the Santa Clara County Dental Society. She is also part of Biomet's Synergy Implant Study Club.

A strong believer in patient education, Dr. Azzarelli spends extra time with her patients and thoroughly explains their treatment options. She is patient and understanding, and puts her clients at ease with her gentle approach.

When not practicing dentistry, Dr. Azzarelli enjoys gardening, gourmet cooking, and traveling with her husband, Peter, and their son, Ian. Dr. Azzarelli is passionate about Animal Rescue. She owns 2 rescue pets herself, her dog, Snowy and cat, Maurice.

Roge Jacob, DDS, is a skilled family and cosmetic dentist who has been providing quality dental care since 1994. Dr. Jacob currently serves patients at Hillsdale Dental Care in San Jose, California. 

Dr. Jacob grew up in suburban Chicago, Illinois. He completed his pre-dental degree requirements at San Jose State University and received his dental degree from Northwestern University in Chicago.

Patients recognize Dr. Jacob for his outstanding patient care. He provides high-quality restorative, cosmetic, and preventive dentistry services in a relaxing and comfortable environment. Dr. Jacob continually enhances his skills through continuing education classes and the most recent advances in dentistry. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the Santa Clara Dental Association.

Dr. Jacob and his wife have two children, daughter, Olivia and son, Ilias. He also owns a 100-pound Bouvier named Niko. During his time away from the office, he enjoys mountain biking, playing drums and fly fishing. He has established an 82-gallon salt water reef tank with numerous invertebrates in our office.