Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

Biology, University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Personal Bio

Dr.Compean has been practicing dentistry since 1980. He and his wife have been married for 25 years; together they have 5 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 dogs; 2 welsh corgy’s and a shepherd. He enjoys the guitar, golfing, reading, camping and fishing.

Patient Impact

"I remember a patient came in with pain, an abscess and crooked teeth. I assisted in alleviating her pain and improving her oral health. She cried with joy at the new look and feel of her smile."

Personal Quote

“I strive to provide the best quality dental work for all my patients as if they were family using state of the art technology and materials.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Compean’s favorite TV show is “House” and his favorite sport is golf. He enjoys learning new things and has many favorite books.

DDS

University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, San Francisco, CA

BS

Cellular Biology, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Jefferson has been practicing dentistry since 2004 and feels his biggest strengths are his ability to relate to people and make them feel comfortable. In his spare time, he likes diving, snowboarding, basketball and spending time with his dog Geoffrey.

Personal Quote

"Patients can expect great communication and respect, a down-to-earth atmosphere, a dentist who understands and listens to problems and an outstanding quality of dentistry."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Jefferson's favorite book is "Lord of the Rings"and his favorite vacation spots include Europe, Africa, Western Caribbean, Fiji, Southeast Asia, and Hawaii.

DDS

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy; Bucharest, Romania

Professional Association

Academy of General Dentistry

Personal Bio

Dr. Platon has been practicing dentistry since 1993 and is married with one child. She enjoys reading books, outdoor activities, movies, and traveling.

Personal Quote

"I am very compassionate, and I listen to my patients before I start the exam because it is very important to build trust between us for achieving the best outcome of treatment."

DDS

Loma Linda University; Loma Linda, CA

BS

Andrews University; Berrien Springs, MI

Professional Association

Tri-County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Son has a dog and enjoys tennis, hiking, snowboarding, and the violin. She also loves traveling to places where she can get a true sense of the culture such as Tanzania, Guatemala, Jamaica, Portugal, and Morocco.

Volunteer Experience

Give Kids a Smile

Personal Quote

“You can expect a complete and personalized treatment plan catered to my patient’s individual needs as well as patience regarding questions or concerns the patient may have. I love to be personally involved in all aspects of the patient’s dental needs.”

DDS

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA

Specialty Certificate

Endodontics; New York University, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Association of Endodontists, California Dental Association, American Dental Association

Personal Bio

Dr. Yadegar has been practicing dentistry since 2008. In his spare time, he enjoys soccer, basketball, football, cooking, traveling to new destinations, and spending time with his Doberman Pinscher.

Volunteer Experience

Dental services in underprivileged communities

Personal Quote

“Most patients have a negative connotation outlook on getting a root canal. Therefore, it is my goal to make sure that my patients are comfortable and pain-free during the root canal procedure.”

MD

State University of New York, Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY

DDS

Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine, New York, NY

Professional Association

American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Personal Bio

Dr. Hou has been practicing dentistry for over 10 years. He and his wife have been married for over 16 years; together they have 3 boys. In his free time he enjoys skiing.

Personal Quote

"You can expect a friendly staff to greet you, explanations of the procedures including risks/benefits, and all of your questions answered."

Personal Favorites

Dr Hou's favorite book is "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card and his favorite movies are the entire trilogy of "Lord of the Rings."

DDS/MS

USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA

BS

Biology from UCSD, La Jolla, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, American Orthodontic Society, Pacific Coasts Society of Orthodontists, Californian Association of Orthodontists.

Achievements

Dr. Pana is the First Prize Winner of the 2003 ADA Scientific Session and a recipient of J. Walter Reeves Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement(USC School of Dentistry).

Patient Impact

"During an initial records exam, I had diagnosed a mass in the mandible. I referred the patient to oral surgery and it turned out that the mass contained pre-cancerous cells. This would have developed into full blown cancer within 6 months. The patient's mother thanked me for saving her daughter's life."

Personal Favorites

Book: "The Davinci Code" by Dan Brown, Film: "Star Wars", Sports: "Basketball & Football", Hobbies: "Chess"

DDS

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California

BS

University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Academy in Periodontology, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Orange County Dental Society

Personal Bio

Dr. Miao believes his biggest strengths are that he is kind and honest. He enjoys creating things with his hands, and his favorite hobby is home improvement.

Personal Quote

"I have always put the patient’s best interests forward. During the initial consultation, the patient can be rest assured that I will listen sincerely and try to address his or her concerns. I will develop a treatment that will address the referring dentist concerns and the patient’s chief complaint. I will explain every step of the process to restoring the dental health of the patient’s gum tissue and bone levels."

DDS

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

BA

Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Tri-County Dental Society, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Personal Bio

When not busy practicing dentistry, Dr. Hache enjoys reading, cooking, dental mission trips, traveling, and running.

Volunteer Experience

Free dental screenings and dental education for young children

Personal Quote

“Recently, a patient of mine got upset because he didn’t want to leave the dental office. He had so much fun getting his teeth cleaned and learning how to care for them. I strive to make each child’s visit enjoyable, fun, and positive so they look forward to visiting the dentist.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Hache’s favorite TV shows are “CSI: Las Vegas” and “House.”

Personal Bio

Aubrey Foster has been in the dental field for over 12 years. She and her husband have been married for 3 years.

Personal Quote

"You can expect a friendly, comfortable, warm, and professional environment where you feel like you are surrounded by friends that care about you and your needs."