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Peter Joe, DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Board Certified: Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS: University of Southern California
Pediatric Specialty: Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Family man, nature lover, high-five giver!

Where I grew up: La Canada, California

“I enjoy helping families and children by tailoring treatment based on their needs.”

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Alice Kim-Bundy, DMD
Pediatric Dentist

Board Certified: Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DMD: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Pediatric Specialty: Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Walking/hiking/playing with my 3 kids. Experimenting with new recipes. Service to others.

Where I grew up: San Diego, California

“I enjoy working with children and developing lasting relationships with families. As pediatric dentists, we have the opportunity to prevent the most common chronic disease (cavities) among children between ages 6-11. Making a difference in children’s lives and in turn their parents is a joy and honor.”

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Kimberley Wu, DMD, MS
Orthodontist

Board Certified: Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics
DMD: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Orthodontic Specialty: University of California Los Angeles

Smile maker, Mom of 3 silly kids & MIT admissions interviewer!

Where I grew up: Canada, North Carolina, Beijing, Shanghai, Boston


“I am so grateful that I do what I love everyday! There is nothing more rewarding than helping others and enhancing their self-confidence. I feel lucky that I have this opportunity to give my patients a reason to smile more.”

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Allen Khai, DDS
Board Eligible Pediatric Dentist

Board Candidate: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS: University of the Pacific
Pediatric Residency: University of Florida

Dr. Khai became a pediatric dentist because he is passionate about working with young patients. He believes in early intervention and strives to create a fun and nurturing atmosphere for his patients! His patients bring out his creativity and imagination, and lead him to feel very fulfilled after each visit! In his free time Dr. Khai enjoys snowboarding, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends! His favorite places to travel to are those with a breathtaking skyline, and his favorite food is pizza!

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Andrew Hopkins, DDS, MS
Orthodontist

Board Candidate: American Board of Orthodontics
DDS: New York University
Orthodontic Specialty: University of California

Dr. Hopkins always enjoyed his visits to his orthodontist, which led to him making it his own career! Dr. Hopkins and his significant other met in dental school and enjoy taking their Teacup Yorkie, Chloe, out on walks, playing tennis, beach tennis, soccer, and traveling to experience new cultures and cuisines. His favorite travel destinations are Brazil, Italy, and Japan!

“I enjoy being able to interact and connect with my patients and see them grow and evolve throughout the course of treatment. There is no better feeling than seeing patients transform into more confident versions of themselves and come to the office with huge smiles on their faces.”

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Wesley Choi, DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Board Certified: Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Pediatric Specialty: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Casual tennis player, avid soccer fan, and a Madridista.

Where I grew up: Palos Verdes, California

“My philosophy is in making dental visits fun and educational early on in the child’s life to set the course for good oral health and overall well-being.”

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Joe Virata, DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Board Certified: Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS: University of California, Los Angeles
Pediatric Specialty: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

I enjoy traveling and trying different foods with my wife Christine, reading books with my daughter Emma, and jogging with my dogs Westley and Watson.

Where I grew up: Marin County, CA

“I enjoy being a pediatric dentist because the profession is a combination of being a scientist and doing something artistic with our hands. Kids come with such a range of personalities and styles, which makes it fun for me to work with them.”

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Scarlet Kim, DDS
Pediatric Dentist

Board Candidate: American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS: University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Pediatric Specialty: NYU Langone Tucson, AZ

Enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Where I grew up: Diamond Bar, CA

“My passion is to educate and build strong relationships with my patients. It is so rewarding to watch children grow and develop beautiful smiles! It is a privilege to guide children towards a path of good oral health.”

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Anisha Sehgal, DMD
Pediatric Dentist

Board Candidate:  American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
DDS:  University of Pennsylvania
Pediatric Specialty:  NYU San Diego, Rady Children’s Hospital

I spend my free time reading and practicing yoga. My husband is an orthopedic surgery resident at UCLA, and together, we love traveling and snorkeling around the world!

“I was drawn to pediatric dentistry for the unique opportunity it allows to trigger a meaningful intervention in the trajectory of a patient’s oral health from a young age. I love dentistry because of the hands-on technical treatment and ability to build great patient-doctor relationships!”

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“adult” permanent teeth

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times in a child’s development when sealants are recommended (ages 6 &12)

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years old when the last “baby” tooth falls out (average)

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years old when the first “baby” tooth falls out (average)