Dentist in San Diego, CA
The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
Dr. Christy Chen
General Dentist
Dr. Chen received her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Northwestern University and has been practicing for 18 years. She is a warm, gentle and caring person who believes that everyone deserves healthy gums and an attractive smile starting from a very young age. She is licensed by the state of California to perform oral conscious sedation for both adults and children, as well as certified to perform Invisalign orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Michael Clark
Periodontist, Implantologist
Dr. Clark is our gum health and implant specialist. He received his Doctorate at Case Western Reserve University and has been in full time practice for 31 years. He has his Periodontal Specialty Certification from UC San Francisco and has received advanced training in bone grafts and implant placement.
Dr. Mark Karpman
Endodontist
Dr. Karpman is our root canal specialist. He received his doctorate degree from NYU College of Dentistry and has been practicing for 26 years. He completed his endodontic specialty training from the St. Luke-Roosevelt Medical Center.
Dr. Edward Givens
Prosthodontist, Implantologist
Dr. Givens specializes in bridges, dentures, implants, and other prosthetics. He received his dental degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and has been practicing for 9 years. After being trained as a prosthodintist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Givens served as an officer in the US Navy practicing prosthodontics.