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Urvashi Keswani, DDS, is an Associate Periodontist at Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley, with locations in Sunnyvale and Monterey, California.

Born and raised in a country that is a dazzling mosaic of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and unforgettable flavors—India!

Dr. Keswani moved to the United States to pursue her DDS at UCLA School of Dentistry, after which she relocated to New Jersey for specialty training in Periodontics at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

The field of periodontics fascinated her due to its focus on preventative care and its crucial role in maintaining overall systematic health. The opportunity to address often-overlooked aspects of dental health and make a real difference in patients' lives is what drove her to pursue this specialty.

When Dr. Keswani is not perfecting smiles, you'll find her taste-testing unique snacks, redecorating her space like a DIY guru, or getting lost in a murder mystery novel.

Thanks to her husband, she is also an honorary NBA fan. Now, she's an expert at pretending to understand basketball while passionately cheering for his favorite team.

Dr. Keswani is also a trained Indian classical music vocalist and a self-taught keyboard player.

Urvashi Keswani, DDS, is an Associate Periodontist at Perio & Implant Center of Monterey Bay and Silicon Valley, with locations in Sunnyvale and Monterey, California.

Born and raised in a country that is a dazzling mosaic of vibrant colors, rich traditions, and unforgettable flavors—India!

Dr. Keswani moved to the United States to pursue her DDS at UCLA School of Dentistry, after which she relocated to New Jersey for specialty training in Periodontics at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

The field of periodontics fascinated her due to its focus on preventative care and its crucial role in maintaining overall systematic health. The opportunity to address often-overlooked aspects of dental health and make a real difference in patients' lives is what drove her to pursue this specialty.

When Dr. Keswani is not perfecting smiles, you'll find her taste-testing unique snacks, redecorating her space like a DIY guru, or getting lost in a murder mystery novel.

Thanks to her husband, she is also an honorary NBA fan. Now, she's an expert at pretending to understand basketball while passionately cheering for his favorite team.

Dr. Keswani is also a trained Indian classical music vocalist and a self-taught keyboard player.

Juan Carlos Mendoza, DMD, MS, is a periodontist with a deep commitment to oral health. At Denta Springs in Coral Springs, Florida, Dr. Mendoza is dedicated to helping patients achieve their best smiles. 

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dr. Mendoza's academic journey began at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus in San Juan. Driven by an aspiration to specialize in periodontics, he advanced his studies at the prestigious University of Louisville in Kentucky. Here, Dr. Mendoza honed his skills and acquired specialized training in periodontics, enabling him to provide top-quality periodontal care to his patients.

Dr. Mendoza's expertise lies in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease. He is dedicated to ensuring his patients maintain healthy, radiant smiles. Dr. Mendoza's commitment to excellence in periodontal care has been the cornerstone of his practice, allowing him to offer the highest standards of treatment and patient care.

Dr. Mendoza's approach is patient-centric, focusing on individualized care plans that address specific needs and conditions. By staying updated with the latest advancements in periodontal techniques and treatments, he strives to provide the most effective and innovative solutions for patients.

Dr. Richert prioritizes his clinical approach to meet the comprehensive needs of his patients while providing transparent and optimal treatment care plan options. His decade of experience compliments the diversity of clientele within our Bay Area communities.

As a native of Mesa, Arizona, Dr. Richert received his bachelor's degree in Biology from Arizona State University. He continued his graduate education at the Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree.

Following his graduate training, Dr. Richert completed his residency in periodontics and implantology at the Texas A&M College of Dentistry. In addition to his residency certificate in periodontics, Dr. Richert earned a Master of Science in Oral Biology (MS).

Dr. Richert relocated to Seattle, Washington to gain exposure within a large, private periodontal group. He then accepted a faculty position at the UNLV College of Dental Medicine in Las Vegas, NV, serving as the primary periodontal and implant surgeon for the pre-doctoral and graduate-level programs. While Dr. Richert loved teaching, he had always dreamt of living in California, and made his way. He spent the last four years in private practice in Lafayette, CA. As much as Dr. Richert liked the Bay Area, he much preferred his weekend getaways to Santa Cruz.

Dr. Richert currently resides in Pleasure Point with his partner, Emma. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with their Jack Highland Terrier Max, and together, heading to the mountains for snowboarding. His passion for playing guitar, Muay Thai, and surfing gives him balance in his personal time, to then provide optimal care when professionally treating his patients.

Board-certified periodontist, Dr. Jeremy Ueno, is a Bay Area native and founder and owner of Ueno Center Dental Specialists in Campbell, California. From an early age, Dr. Ueno demonstrated a passion for medicine and technology. After graduating as a biology major from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), that for technology passion was apparent as he completed his internship and, later, served as an employee in the IT department at Genentech in South San Francisco. This helped form the basis of his appreciation for the intersection of technology and medicine that continues today. 

Ultimately, Dr. Ueno decided to pursue a career in dentistry, enrolling in Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. After Tufts, Dr. Ueno completed his surgical residency in periodontics at Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine in New York City, where he trained under some of the top clinicians and researchers in the world.

After his residency at Columbia, Dr. Ueno returned to the Bay Area, where he started Ueno Periodontics in Campbell. As the practice grew, Dr. Ueno decided to open the Ueno Center, where he committed to offering a wider range of dental services along with advanced technology for the ultimate patient experience.

Today, Ueno Center Dental Specialists is a busy, thriving practice with multiple surgical specialists and a phenomenal team. Nonetheless, Dr. Ueno continues to learn and grow as a clinician, taking between 200-300 hours of continuing education every year. He leads multiple study clubs and meets with dentists and specialists monthly to review cases and teach advanced continuing education. Dr. Ueno runs Spear Study Clubs, a Full Arch Study Club dedicated to teaching “Teeth-in-a-Day,” mini-residency programs, and a hygiene study club.  As a recognized leader in his field, he regularly lectures, nationally and internationally, on trending topics related to periodontology and implantology.

Dr. Ueno is currently a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, California Society of Periodontists, Academy of Osseointegration, Santa Clara County Dental Society, American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association.

Lynna Bui, DDS, MPH, of Ueno Center Dental Specialists in Campbell, California, is a Bay Area native. Her interest in medicine started early, graduating with a degree in biology from the University of California, Irvine, before earning a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, Illinois.

Dentistry came first, but it wasn’t long before Dr. Bui focused on a future in periodontology. She went back to school to obtain her specialty certificate in periodontics from the University of Pittsburgh. Then, intending to give back to her community, she earned her Master's in Public Health from the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh.

For over a decade, Dr. Bui owned a practice in Palo Alto, California, while also serving as an associate clinical professor in the periodontics department at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco, California. She co-authored articles featured in the prestigious Implant Dentistry journal and has lectured regionally and nationally on periodontology and implantology.

Dr. Bui is a member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, and the California Dental Association. She is also a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, in addition to being a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. 

For Dr. Bui, everything is always about her patients. She believes in collaborating with restorative dentists and other specialists to give you a concerted and systematic team approach that ensures comprehensive care and the best patient experience possible. 

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.

Dr. Sam has been with the practice for over 25 years. A combination of knowledge, experience, and a sincere care has made him extremely successful and well loved by his patients. Dr. Sam received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from UCLA in 1984 and continued his studies at UCLA Dental School to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery, degree in 1988. He then specialized in Periodontics and Implantology at Loma Linda University. He became a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology in 1996. This award is the highest recognition of achievement offered by the specialty and which is given by doctors who demonstrate continued professional development and interest in providing the best and most up to date care to patients in the area of Periodontology and Implantology. 

Dr. Sam's hobbies are coaching his son's basketball team as well as following the Lakers. Raising his four sons keeps him very busy out of the office. 

Board Certified Periodontist

Dr. Jeff Takai is a dental implant and gum disease specialist at Ramona Family Dentistry. Dr. Takai grew up in southern California where his father was also a dentist. As a result, he has been involved in dentistry in some capacity his entire life and he developed a strong passion for dentistry at a young age.

Dr. Takai completed his undergraduate schooling at UC Berkeley. He then attended University of the Pacific for dental school and earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. While in dental school Dr. Takai was attracted to the surgical side of dentistry and decided he wanted to become more specialized. Upon graduation, he furthered his education and training in periodontics at UC San Francisco where he completed his surgical residency in 2013.

Dr. Takai is a member of the following organizations:

• Academy of Osseointegration
• American Academy of Periodontology
• California Society of Periodontology
• American Dental Association
• California Dental Association

Dr. Takai and his wife, Sarah live in southern California where they enjoy cooking and traveling together. During his free time, Dr. Takai also enjoys reading, practicing Jiu Jitsu, and playing golf.

Dr. Deborah Termeie obtained her Bachelor of Science and dental doctorate degrees from UCLA with high honors.

Dr. Termeie completed an additional three-year training in the specialty of Periodontics and Implant Surgery at UCLA where she was trained by world-renowned clinicians in a myriad of applications in periodontics and implant procedures. She has conducted advanced research on bone grafting and dental implants.

Dr. Termeie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. She is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology.

In addition to a busy private practice, she currently serves as Clinical Instructor at UCLA. Dr. Termeie has published several articles in professional journals, and she is the author of the best selling textbook, Periodontal Review.

Highly devoted to staying at the forefront of her field, Dr. Termeie is continually investing in her own education in order to provide patients with proven and successful results. She also takes the time to ensure every patient understands their treatment options fully, and that their choices are respected at every step of the process.

About Dr. Prokopets

Eugenia Prokopets, DDS, MSD, is a board-certified Periodontist and Dental Implant Specialist who uses minimally invasive periodontal and implant microsurgery techniques to improve patients' oral health. Dr. Prokopets completed a three-year residency and a Master’s degree in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at Louisiana State University. Dr. Prokopets received training in all aspects of implants including:

esthetic implant surgery

sinus elevation 

esthetic gum grafting 

bone grafting 

microsurgery 

full mouth implant rehabilitation

In addition, Dr. Prokopets’ training allows her to provide IV sedation for dental anxiety, and is one of the only Periodontists in the Washington DC area providing this service. She is also the only periodontist performing microsurgery using a highly specialized microscope in the states of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.  

Dr. Prokopets is extremely passionate about improving the overall health and esthetics of your smile. Using Botox and Fillers, she can correct and enhance your smile and facial features. Call (301) 941-0525 or make an appointment online today with Dr. Eugenia Prokopets at her office in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Originally from Poltava, Ukraine, Dr. Prokopets is a 4th generation female dentist in her family. Growing up in Scottsdale, Arizona, she received her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Arizona State University. Dr. Prokopets earned her DDS at Marquette University, in Milwaukee, before obtaining advanced training in General Anesthesia, Emergency Medicine, and Oral Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

About Mississippi Periodontics & Implants

Conveniently located in the Old Town district of Ridgeland, Mississippi Periodontics and Implants specializes in offering the highest quality and innovative periodontal treatments to patients of all ages. Curtis Caskey, DMD, at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants embraces the highest health care values and he is committed to providing the best possible experience for all his patients.

With expert knowledge of the fields of periodontics and dental implants, Dr. Caskey is devoted to offering patients access the best care available. He believes in treating each patient as an individual and he strives to provide comprehensive treatment solutions uniquely tailored to each patient’s needs in a compassionate manner.

Curtis Caskey, DMD, at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants offers a wide range of periodontal services – including dental implants, gum grafting treatments, esthetic crown lengthening, and All-On-Four one day dental implant treatment. Dr. Caskey can also perform sinus lifts, pinhole gum rejuvenation, and tooth extractions.

Comfort is at the forefront of the practice’s philosophy. The team at Mississippi Periodontics and Implants offers various levels of sedation to ensure that all of their patients feel comfortable during any given procedure. Mississippi Periodontics and Implants is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and trustworthy environment for all patients and we are here to answer all your questions as clearly and informatively as possible.

Dr. Georges Traboulsi, DDS, is a periodontist with the Dulles Dental Group. His interest in oral health seems to be genetic, as he is the third generation in his family to practice dentistry and, in fact, spent time in his father’s office in his youth. From observing his father, he saw first-hand the impact of good dental care on patients. After graduating from Saint Joseph University in Orange County, California as a doctor of dental surgery, he stayed on to complete an oral surgery fellowship. He then entered the Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, where he completed a three-year postdoctoral periodontology residency. And, finally, he obtained a master’s degree in oral biology at Boston University, during which time he conducted research on salivary proteins.

Dr. Traboulsi is an active member of the American Association of Periodontology, the American Board of Periodontology, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Dental Association, the Virginia Dental Association and the Northern Virginia Dental Society. Dr. Traboulsi’s primary focus is on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of gum disease, although he also performs cosmetic and implant dentistry. He is experienced in a number of periodontic surgical procedures, including soft and hard tissue augmentation, the removal of impacted wisdom teeth and bone grafting in the jaw. As part of his commitment to the dental health of the community at large, he volunteers at the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic. Dr. Traboulsi has two main goals in his dental practice. The first is to restore normal dental function, allowing patients to eat and talk without pain and the second is to restore and enhance his patients’ natural beauty by improving their smiles. He works with his patients in a partnership designed to enhance oral health and sees himself as a guide and teacher in this effort.

Surrounded by experts at Dulles Dental Group, Dr. Traboulsi is proud and honored to bring high quality periodontal and dental care to all families.

Dr. Beydoun, our periodontist, has been successfully practicing periodontics and dental implantology for over 18 years. He initially received his DMD degree from Boston University in 1994. He then completed 3 years of rigorous training in Periodontics and dental implants, in addition to a Master of Science degree in Oral Biology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Beydoun accomplished the prestigious and demanding step of becoming a Board Certified Periodontist and dental implantologist in 1997. Currently, he serves as a part-time clinical professor at Rutgers University. Dr. Beydoun takes a special interest in the field of esthetic periodontics and dental implants. Therefore, he is constantly working to enhance his knowledge and technical skills in those areas by attending CE courses and specialty conferences, including the field of Laser dentistry.

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Dr. Wesam Salha finished a three-year residency in Advanced Education in Implant Dentistry in 2008. In 2011, Dr. Salha completed a second three-year residency in Advanced Education in Periodontics from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in California. He has been providing periodontal and dental implant services for over 10 years.

2009 to 2024

Dr. Salha possesses the highest qualifications and is highly skilled in all phases of periodontics and implantology. His education in emerging techniques in periodontics and dental implants is a priority for him. He is a committed professional, dedicated to maintaining the highest skill level in modern periodontics, ensuring that you will continue to receive the best periodontal and implant care available.

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In addition to his dedication to providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Salha stays up to date on the latest advancements in dental technology and techniques. He believes in taking a comprehensive approach to dentistry, working closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their unique needs and goals. He brings with him a devotion to quality patient care and cutting-edge clinical performance. When not wearing a lab coat, Dr. Salha enjoys spearfishing, hunting, playing tennis, and wine tasting.

Ready to experience the exceptional care and expertise of Dr. Salha for yourself? Contact us today to schedule your appointment and discover the difference that quality dental care can make.

Jeremy Owyoung, DDS, is a skilled periodontist at Vartanian Dental Group in Mission Viejo, California. He specializes in treating and maintaining the gums, bones, and tissue that support your teeth. 

A graduate of the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Owyoung graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Management Science. He then received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry (USC).

Upon completing dental school, Dr. Owyoung trained at the University of California, San Francisco, to achieve his specialty certificate in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry. During this time, he also earned a master’s degree in Biomaterials and Oral Biology. He has published literature on various topics, including chronic disease prevention, oral health promotion, dental biomaterials, and oral implantology.

Dr. Owyoung is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology, a recognized specialty of the American Dental Association.

When he’s not fixing smiles, Dr. Owyoung enjoys mountain biking, music, and digital photography. He also enjoys NBA basketball and cheering for his favorite college football team -- USC!

Dr. Galustian is a Periodontist specializing in gum disease. He received his DDS degree from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He continued his education to achieve his specialty certificate in Periodontics and Dental Implants, as well as his Master’s in Oral Biology from Temple University.

Dr. Galustian places a tremendous value in a courteous and gentle chair side manner in addressing all aspects of Periodontics including but not limited to surgical and non-surgical treatment of Periodontal diseases, surgically placement of Dental Implants, Root coverage and Gum grafting, Bone regeneration including Sinus augmentation, vertical and horizontal Ridge augmentation, Esthetic Periodontal surgeries and minimally invasive tooth Extractions.

Dr. Galustian is a Diplomat of International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is an active member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, and the San Fernando Valley Dental Society.

Dr. Galustian's goal is to provide his patients with the highest quality, thorough and state-of-the-art periodontal and dental implant therapy. Dr. Galustian speaks English and Farsi.