The following privacy policies have been adopted and shall be utilized as a basis for our office/facility in handling, protecting and disclosing Protected Health Information (PHI). Any reference to Boston Dental Group or to the dentistry practice or office should be defined as Aliante Dental, Boston Dental, Brighton Dental, Fenway Dental, Happy Dental, Hola Dental, Friendly Dental, Discount Dental and / or Affordable Dental.
The privacy of patient information is very important to our patients and our office. It is important that we reasonably protect the patient’s health information in a way that helps keep the information within our facility yet allows our business to operate reasonably and efficiently so we may provide high-quality service to our clients. To that end, we adopt the following policies and will follow the policies to help ensure that our office does not improperly use and/or disclose protected information.Protected Health Information means and refers to any individually identifiable health information related to the patient. A patient is a current patient or former patient. Protected Health Information has a broad meaning and includes the name, as well as other demographic information, about the patient as well as health history and physical information, financial information and any other information related to the patient when this information can be used to identify the patient.
Our office has implemented a system that stores protected information in a manner that reasonably keeps it away from unauthorized personnel. We will use passwords on our computers and we will use screen savers that will blank the screen or remove from view protected information when we are not present at the computer or within a specific period of time. We will keep paper records closed so that protected information is not easily viewable by others in our office. Reports, papers with protected information and other documents are to be reasonably kept in a fashion that does not easily allow viewing by others.
For the privacy of our patients we either use a privacy protected sign in sheet or no sign in sheet.
Each of our employees that have access to Protected Health Information will be trained using our internal training procedures. The employees shall abide by the privacy rules. All new employees shall go through privacy training. Each employee that will have access to Protected Health Information, as described in 45 CFR 164, shall sign a document indicating completion of training. Each employee shall review these policies. We will train each employee within a reasonable time after the employee starts working in our office.DISCIPLINE: We will maintain a policy that, when and if an employee violates these policies or applicable rules we promulgate in our office to supplement these policies, the employee will be disciplined by receiving notice of the infraction and/or violation. We will then take the action necessary to correct the problem with the employee, which may include termination of employment. We believe that compliance with Federal Privacy Regulations is important to our office and to our patients and we will take appropriate disciplinary action when an employee fails to abide by the regulations and these policies.
We shall appoint a privacy officer. The officer will ensure that these policies are followed. We will be using a software based Privacy Manager system and the privacy officer will work to ensure that the software is used to manage the privacy process. The officer shall also ensure that each employee is properly trained, as specified in paragraph 4. This officer, or a separate person, shall act as a complaint manager as well. Complaints received regarding any privacy violations shall be tracked and handled by the officer. Our privacy and complaint officer is Connie Trofibio.
All patients shall review and receive upon request a notice of their rights under HIPAA, except for minor patients. For minor patients that have not been emancipated, a copy of the privacy rights shall be provided to the parent or legal guardian. The patient shall be notified of their rights under the law as well as a statement about our privacy practices. The patient shall acknowledge receipt of the notice or we shall record, electronically or otherwise, that such acknowledgement was requested, but the patient would not sign it. A record shall be kept noting the patient has received the notice of rights and the acknowledgement form.
Unless provided for in these policies or by applicable Federal law, we will not disclose Protected Health Information without the authorization of or specific consent of the patient.We will notify each patient of their Privacy Rights pursuant to our Notice of Privacy Practices and Rights and attempt to receive acknowledgement of these rights from the patient before we use or disclose his or her Protected Health Information for Treatment, Payment or Operation purposes as described below. Our policy is to disclose only the minimum necessary information for payment and operation reasons when such use or disclosure is required. We may rely on the representations of our Business Associates, as described below, when determining what information is required when disclosing for purposes of payment or operations.If there are additional state requirements governing how we must protect, use, disclose or notify patients in regard to their rights, we will provide such information in additional to the information provided for in these policies.We need not obtain consent from the patient to use or disclose for Treatment, Payment or Operations (TPO) reasons, as described below. However, we will ensure that the patient has received a Notice of Privacy Practices and Rights as well the opportunity to acknowledge receipt of the Notice.In the event we need to receive consent from a patient for use or disclosure not provided for pursuant to these policies, we will do so by providing the patient with our consent form. We will not disclose information that is not allowed to be disclosed under these policies or applicable state or federal law without the patient’s consent.We may also seek authorization from a patient that provides us with the ability to use and disclose information without specific consent for each disclosure. An authorization must be in writing and must set forth-specific circumstances for which we may use or disclose Protected Health Information.A patient may revoke their consent in writing. When we have received notice of the revocation, we will no longer disclose following receipt of the revocation. The patient properly authorized anything disclosed prior to the revocation.ORAL AGREEMENT: In certain circumstances, we may not be able to obtain consent or authorization from the patient as described above. In these rare circumstances, we may rely on the patient’s oral agreement for disclosure of Protected Health Information. Sometimes, in emergency circumstances, a patient may not be able to give consent or is unavailable to provide consent. In these circumstances, we will use our best professional judgment before acting on behalf of the patient. If the patient requests to see their PHI, we may provide that information to them. We may disclose, to a patient’s personal representative, PHI that is relevant to the representative in their capacity as representative.We may need to determine the identity of a patient to verify the patient may give consent or authorization. In these rare circumstances, we may obtain appropriate identification before allowing consent or authorization for disclosure.IN OUR OFFICE WHEN OTHERS ARE PRESENT: If others are present in our office, such as when services are being performed and others may be able to hear information about treatment, we will obtain oral consent from the patient and offer the patient a private area for discussion prior to discussing Protected Health Information related to treatment options, condition or diagnosis. We will notify the patient that we may be discussing these areas of information and specifically ask if the patient would like a private area to discuss the information, when practical.
MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING: We will not disclose information for fundraising purposes with the patient’s authorization or consent. We will only provide marketing communications when we believe the communication is provided for purposes of the patient’s treatment.
TREATMENT, PAYMENT and OPERATION DISCLOSURES: We may, without consent of the patient, disclose Protected Health Information for activities related to treatment, payment or healthcare operations. Treatment disclosures shall mean and refer to disclosures for treatment purposes, including coordinating and managing care of the patient, to another healthcare provider. Payment disclosures shall mean and refer to disclosures for payment purposes such as billing service organizations, health plans and other organizations that may provide services or products that relate to payment for services and products provided by our office. Operation disclosures shall mean and refer to disclosures that relate to the management and direct operations of our business so it may provide care to patients. These services may include, but are not limited to, training programs, computer services, attorneys and accountants.
For TREATMENT disclosures to another entity covered by the Federal privacy regulations (45 CFR 160 and 164), our office may make disclosures without an agreement with the other covered entity treatment provider. This is because the other provider is already covered by these regulations. With respect to treatment disclosures, our office is not subject to the minimum necessary rule. In some circumstances, we may obtain a Business Associate agreement with other treatment providers ensuring that the provider will comply with these policies and the Federal privacy regulations.
For PAYMENT disclosures, our office will disclose only the minimum necessary information for the payment associate entity to do its job for us. We will ensure that a Business Associate agreement, as defined below, is obtained prior to making any PAYMENT disclosure, when such an agreement is required under the law or pursuant to these policies.
For OPERATIONS disclosures, our office will disclose only the minimum necessary information to the other entity in order for the entity to do its job. We will ensure that a Business Associate agreement, as defined below, is obtained prior to making any OPERATION disclosure.
OTHER DISCLOSURES WE MAY MAKE: We may make disclosures, without consent or authorization, in certain circumstances. These circumstances include those defined above as well as: 1) for public health purposes; 2) to avoid a potential serious public health crisis; 3) to employers regarding work-related illness or injury; 4) to federal officials for lawful intelligence or counterintelligence activities; 5) to correctional institutions regarding inmates; 6) in response to subpoenas or other valid legal process; 7) to law enforcement officials, subject to the privacy rules governing such disclosures; 8.) to report abuse, neglect or domestic violence; 9) for worker’s compensation purposes; 10) as part of authorized research projects; or 11) as otherwise required by law. In making any of the aforementioned disclosures, all requirements set forth in the Federal privacy laws will be met prior to disclosure.
REGULATORY AND AUDIT DISCLOSURES: We may be required to provide information to authorized enforcement and regulatory agencies from time to time. Such information will be provided subject to the law and pursuant to the requests of the authorized agency. We may disclose information for audit purposes and for complaint management, upon request, to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
MINIMUM NECESSARY INFORMATION ONLY: We will make reasonable efforts to disclose only the minimum necessary information to the receiving party pursuant to applicable state and federal requirements. We are not required to apply the minimum necessary rule to disclosures made for Treatment, as described above, for disclosures to the patient, disclosures to the Department of Health and Human Services for compliance reviews or complaint investigations, disclosures required by law or use or disclosures required to comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act provisions. Within our office, we will also follow the minimum necessary rule in our use of a patient’s Protected Health Information.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES: In the event our office utilizes the services of Business Associates that will use or that we will disclose Protected Health Information to, we will obtain satisfactory assurances, in the form of written contracts, from those Associates with respect to their use and/or disclosure of Protected Health Information. We will prepare Business Associate agreements and track the agreements. Prior to releasing Protected Health Information to a Business Associate, other than to another Healthcare Provider that is a covered-entity under the HIPAA Privacy Regulations, we will obtain the appropriate assurances through the Business Associate agreement. We may not be able to obtain Business Associate agreements in very rare circumstances, such as emergency situations, prior to disclosing Protected Health Information. However, we will obtain the assurances as soon as reasonably possible in such situations.
If our office learns that a Business Associate is not following its obligations pursuant to our agreement with them, we will take prompt, reasonable action to ensure the breach is stopped. We may even terminate our agreement in certain circumstances and take appropriate action by reporting the Business Associate’s actions to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Our office will provide a Notice of Privacy Practices and Rights to each patient we provide services to prior to providing the service to the patient. If we are disclosing information about a patient after April 14, 2003 and we have not yet provided a notice to that patient, we will do so prior to the disclosure of Protected Health Information. We will provide the notice in writing to the patient. We will allow the patient to request copies of the notice as well. We will provide each patient with an Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Notice that they will be asked to sign. If they refuse or cannot sign the acknowledgement, we will note such status in the Privacy Management system we utilize or keep a copy of the refusal or notes regarding inability to acknowledge in our files.
ACCESS: Pursuant to the Privacy Regulations, our office will provide patients access to their Protected Health Information for review and copying. We will charge reasonable fees for time and photocopying of records. We may also provide the information in other forms, as long as reasonable and practical, upon the patient’s request. Reasonable fees for preparation of the information will be charged to the patient. We may also be asked to provide access to Protected Health Information held by our Business Associates. In such case, we will, in a reasonable period, obtain this information and make it available to the patient for review in our office or we will provide copies of the information. In all cases, reasonable fees for preparation and photocopying may be charged to the patient. In some cases, we may not allow access to information. We will only restrict or withhold access when required or allowed by Federal law.AMENDMENT: Pursuant to the Privacy Regulations, patients may request that we amend their records. We will make a decision regarding the amendment based on the documentation provided by the patient. Amendment does not require us to delete information from the record. We may allow the patient to add information to the record or, if we believe it is appropriate, we may change the record based on the request of the patient. If we did not create the information (unless the entity that did is not available to allow the amendment), we believe the information is accurate and complete or if we do not have the information, we may deny the patient’s request to amend.We will follow the Federal Privacy regulations when determining if it is appropriate to allow or deny a patient’s amendment request. As noted above, we will not physically delete or alter information already contained in the patient’s record. We will, however, allow information to be added, when appropriate under the rules and within our professional judgment, as noted above. In the event we agree to make an amendment, we will notify our Business Associates that may have the patient’s PHI, of the amendment, so they may adjust their records as well. If we sent out information that was erroneous or incorrect in regard to the PHI, we will reasonably notify any entity that may have received the erroneous information. In the event we deny a patient’s request for amendment, in any future disclosure of PHI, we will note in the record that we denied a request for amendment.DISCLOSURE ACCOUNTING: We will provide accountings of disclosures as required by law. Under the law, we are required to keep track of certain disclosures we make of a patient’s PHI. The rules do not require us to track disclosures for purposes of Treatment, Payment or Operations, as described above. We do not need to track disclosures related to national security, to correctional institutions regarding inmates or when provided for in an Authorization by the patient or his/her personal representative. We may suspend accounting if required to do so or allowed for under the Privacy Rules or authorized regulatory agency. We will use the software based tracking system to account for the disclosures that we make. We may charge for an accounting that is more frequent than every twelve (12) months. The patient will be notified of the fees for such an accounting. We are also required to provide an accounting of disclosures made by our Business Associates. Upon request by the Patient, we will notify our Business Associates of the requirement that they provide an accounting of any permissible disclosures they have made.REQUEST TO RESTRICT DISCLOSURE: Patients may request that we restrict disclosures that we make of their Protected Health Information. We have no obligation to comply with these requests, but if we do, we will comply with the restriction. Any request must be made in writing. If we do agree to the request, we may still disclose the information if it is required in an emergency situation. If we agree to a restriction, we will promptly notify any affected Business Associate. We may terminate the restriction by giving written notice to the patient of our decision to do so. We will use the software based management system to track any restrictions.ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS: Patients have the right to ask us to use alternative ways or locations when communicating PHI to them. Our office will accommodate such requests when made in writing and when such request is reasonable. Our office will notify the patient of our decision to accommodate any of this type of request. We will notify the patient of what will be required in order for us to meet their request. In some cases, there may be a fee associated with meeting a patient in an alternate location. The fee will be reasonable and we will only accommodate when such request and location are reasonable.
We will utilize our software based Privacy Manager to document our privacy practices and actions. Our internal policy to use the Privacy Manager to track information and to assist in our management of privacy related activities. It shall be the duty of the designated Privacy Officer to ensure employees are following these policies and using the Privacy Management software to track our privacy related activities.
We will do an initial privacy assessment using our Privacy Management Software and will take steps to ensure that our office meets the Federal regulations, including those that may not be included in the Privacy Manager, in becoming Privacy compliant. We will conduct this assessment in a reasonable period of time to ensure we are compliant in accordance with the Privacy regulations.In the event our state has laws that are more stringent than the Federal regulations, we will incorporate policies that supplement these policies to ensure we meet state requirements as well.
We will manage complaints made by patients with respect to Privacy. Complaints will be directed to the privacy officer who shall attempt to resolve the complaint after determining the type, validity and circumstances contained in the complaint. In the event the complaint is made to DHHS, the designated complaint manager (privacy officer) shall work with the Department to resolve the issues. Should the resolution require modification of these policies or changes in operation and/or personnel, appropriate action will be taken. A patient that requests the address of DHHS shall be immediately provided with that information. This office shall not retaliate against any patient or person making a complaint pursuant to the Privacy or any other governing regulations.
A native Greek-American, Dr. Baldwin was born and raised in Las Vegas. She attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she received her undergraduate degree in biology, a minor in chemistry and her degree as Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Baldwin has a passion for cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and is very skilled in all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Balwdin’s most important purpose is to create a warm, welcoming and comforting environment for all patients.
Dr. Baldwin remains up-to-date in the latest technologies and advancements in the field and utilizes laser treatment in her office. Dr. Baldwin, along with her wonderful team, ensures all patients are well educated and cared for during their visit. Dr. Baldwin is very proficient in reading, writing and speaking Greek.
When she is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Baldwin enjoys lifting weights, road biking, and when time allows she trains for a Century (Cycling ride of 100 miles) and above all spending quality time with her husband, 2 sons and Cinnamon the family dog.
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Dr. Adam Rodriguez is a board-certified pediatric dentist specializing in providing comprehensive dental care for all children, including those with special health care needs. He is dedicated to creating positive dental experiences for patients and uses individualized behavior guidance techniques to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and understood. With advanced specialty training from his dual residency in pediatric dentistry and public health, Dr. Rodriguez delivers personalized, evidence-based care and is excited to meet you and your family.
Originally from California, Dr. Rodriguez earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University and completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He then pursued advanced specialty training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he completed a two-year dual residency in Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health (MPH), gaining extensive experience in caring for children with special healthcare needs.
At our clinic, Dr. Rodriguez works closely with his team to create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel at ease the moment they arrive. With a strong focus on prevention, minimally invasive dentistry, and family education, he empowers parents and caregivers to support their child’s oral health and establish lifelong healthy habits.
Clarissa Punzalan was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She earned her degree in dentistry from Manila Central University, where she became a licensed dentist in her country. After moving to the United States with her husband, Ronald, who served in the United States Air Force, Clarissa continued her dental career by earning her degree in Dental Hygiene from Concorde Career College in San Bernardino, California.
Throughout her journey, Clarissa has lived in various locations, including North Dakota, Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, and Maryland, before settling in Las Vegas. These experiences have given her a diverse mindset, allowing her to connect with patients from all walks of life and adapt to various cultural contexts with ease.
Clarissa is dedicated to provide the highest standard of care to her patients. She is deeply committed to ensuring that every patient receives personalized, thorough, and compassionate treatment. By staying current with the latest advancements in dental hygiene and continuously honing her skills, Clarissa strives to make a positive impact on her patients’ oral health and overall well-being. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and singing karaoke. She’s also a proud pet parent to Loki, her beloved Pomsky.
Dr. Hashtroudi was born in Sacramento, California and moved to Reno, Nevada at the age of 10. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Nevada, Reno. It was there he discovered the Dental club with a passion. He then shadowed his local dentist and fell in love with the art of dentistry.
His love of the Silver State prompted him to accept entry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. Upon graduating with a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry, he then completed an additional year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry with the Lutheran Medical Center in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Dr. Hashtroudi enjoys attending ongoing training each year to perfect his skills in all aspects of general dentistry including dental implants, emergency treatment, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
During his free time, Dr. Hashtroudi takes pleasure in playing tennis, snowboarding, swimming and spending time with his adorable son and wife.
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Karolina attended Southwestern University in San Diego, where she earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. Her attention to detail and her gentle touch is appreciated by our patients. She enjoys working closely with her patients to ensure they receive the best treatment and are comfortable during their visit.
Karolina was born in Poland and grew up in Chicago. She then moved to Nevada, making Las Vegas her home. In her spare time, Karolina likes to spend time with her family. She enjoys cooking, craft making and traveling.
Minerva has been with BDG Dental Services since 2013. She graduated from Indiana University in 2007 with an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene and a Bachelor in General Studies. She is bi-lingual, fluent in English and Spanish.
Minerva is passionate about hygiene and strives to ensure that patients always feel 100% informed and comfortable during their visit to help them overcome their dental fears. She strives to provide the highest standard of care for her patients including modern laser technology.
Minerva grew up in Chicago and moved to Las Vegas after graduating in 2007. In her spare time loves to travel, go hiking, but most of all spend time with her son and daughter.
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Dr. “Jonathan” Minyong Pak was born in Seoul, Korea and came to America as a 5 year old child in 1974.
He was raised and educated in Southern California. He graduated from La Salle High School in Pasadena, CA. It’s a Christian Brothers preparatory school that is actively involved in fostering leadership, and encouraging civic involvement in the community. He was involved in campus ministry, while attending the school, and participated in community events such as the Tournament of Roses and Boy’s State.
Jonathan received his bachelor of science in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine. While attending there in his junior year, he decided to pursue a dental career, after volunteering at the “SOS” (Share Our Selves) Dental clinic in Costa Mesa. He received his doctorate of dental surgery from UCLA School of Dentistry in 1996. Jonathan went through extensive training in esthetic dentistry while there. He still enjoys designing and crafting a beautiful smile to this day.
Jonathan is licensed to practice in AZ, NV, and CA. He’s been a member of the American Dental Association since graduation. He’s had dental offices over the years in San Francisco, Reno and Las Vegas. Dr. Pak is certified to provide “Invisalign” treatment, laser treatments, and is trained to place implants.
Jonathan lives in Clark County, NV with his wife and 4 chihuahuas. He and his beautiful bride love to travel. Their favorite spot on earth is Lahaina, HI. Mahalo.
A native to Las Vegas, Dr. Glenn Justice received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Justice’s goal is to help patients reach the highest level of oral health possible so they may enjoy the benefits of a functional, attractive smile.
After completing dental school, Dr. Justice passed the National Written Boards and the Central Regional Dental Testing Board. Dr. Justice practiced as an Associate Dentist in Wisconsin, before moving back to Las Vegas where he worked as a dentist on staff for the College of Southern Nevada. He then moved to Colorado to further develop his craft, making him a licensed DDS in Wisconsin, Colorado, and Nevada.
After a few years as an Associate Dentist in Colorado, Dr. Justice came back to Las Vegas where he has been practicing dentistry for 15 years. He was a member of the Southern Nevada Dental Society Peer Review Committee, where he also served as the committee’s Chairman. He was also on the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners as a Disciplinary Screening Officer. Dr. Justice obtained training and certification in Dental Implant placement from California Academy of Implant Dentistry, certification in implant training from the Midwest Implant Institute, and has completed multiple courses in Advanced Restorative Dentistry from Frank Spears.
Dr. Justice’s goal is to help patients reach the highest level of oral health possible so they may enjoy the benefits of a functional, attractive smile. He takes pride in making dental visits a pleasant experience and makes sure that each of his patients leaves his office in a better state than when they first walked in. Dr. Justice shows genuine concern for his patients’ well being and prides himself in treating each of his patients as he would a member of his own family.
When he is not practicing dentistry, Dr. Justice enjoys playing baseball, softball, hiking, camping, rappelling and rock climbing, wood working, and spending time with his kids.
Victoria, known as Vicki by most, is originally from the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. She graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee WI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. After working in Highland Park, IL for 10 years, she moved to Las Vegas, where she worked in a private practice for 14 years before joining Dr Ting at Boston Dental in 2006.
As a veteran in her field and through countless hours of continuing education, Vicki’s passion for Dentistry helps her strive to provide the highest standard of care for her patients using modern, state- of-the-art technology including ultrasonics, lasers, and Oral DNA testing. Her extensive experience, exceptional skill level, friendly personality, and gentle, caring touch keep her patients returning to her year after year.
Vicki has two young adult daughters and when not taking care of patients, enjoys traveling, cycling, and spending time with friends.
Acoma is a dedicated and highly skilled dental hygienist with 10 years of experience delivering comprehensive dental care. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Horry Georgetown Technical College and is passionate about educating patients on the importance of oral health while promoting preventive care practices.
Throughout her career, Acoma has gained extensive experience in periodontal therapy and is proficient in a wide range of dental hygiene procedures. She is committed to helping patients achieve and maintain their best oral health through compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Acoma continually enhances her knowledge through ongoing education and professional development. As an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), she stays connected with industry advancements and contributes to the broader dental hygiene community.
Outside of work, Acoma enjoys spending quality time with her family.
A Nevada native, Dr. Rosales was born and raised in Las Vegas. He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he received both his undergraduate degree in biology and his degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine. Dr. Rosales’s passions include cosmetic dentistry and oral surgery but is very skilled in all aspects of dentistry.
Dr. Rosales remains up-to-date in the latest technologies and advancements in the field and utilizes laser treatment in his office, as well as Invisalign, an alternative to conventional braces.
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As a patient of Dr. David Chung, you will not only receive the best care but you will love his chair-side manner and soft touch. Dr. Chung has been practicing dentistry in Las Vegas since 2002. He received his degree from New York University College of Dentistry. His passion for dentistry and learning has led him to many years of advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
Dr. Chung and his staff strives to provide the highest quality dentistry for his patients. Improving oral health and creating beautiful smiles. Our state of the art dental office is equipped with the latest technologies including E4D that allows for fabrication and delivery of crowns on the same day.
In his leisure time, he enjoys basketball, movies, and cooking. With a camera in tow, his adventurous spirit has taken him to many exotic places. His travel photography is showcased around the office.
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Kristen was born in Edwards Air Force Base located in California, where her mother was a Crew Chief for the United States Airforce. When she was six years old, Kristen and her family relocated to Laughlin, Nevada where she graduated high school. She then pursued dental hygiene at Mohave Community College and obtained her degree in 2014. She later joined BDG at Affordable Dental II and has been working with the company since then.
When she isn’t working or attending conferences, you can find her wandering through the antique stores tucked away in the corners of Las Vegas. She has a love for old Victorian houses, classic films, a passion for sharks, and has included England in her travels, as well. Kristen enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her beloved eleven-year-old Chihuahua, Ivory who enjoys naps, cuddling, and Kristen of course.
Dr. Tiburcio attended the University of California at Riverside where he received his undergraduate degree in biology. He then spent the following two years as a chemist before deciding to pursue Dentistry. Dr. Tiburcio received his doctorate from New York University College of Dentistry in 2007.
Dr. Tiburcio is dedicated to advance, postdoctoral study and provides his patients with a gentle, caring, comprehensive approach to oral health. He believes in providing state of the art, relationship-based, comprehensive care that is tailored to fit into the lives and budgets of his patients.
In his free time, Dr. Tiburcio likes to spend time with his lovely wife and three children.
Dr. Hossain is a dedicated and talented general dentist with a passion for pediatric dentistry. He strives to provide gentle and personalized preventive care (and when necessary restorative treatments) to young patients using specifically tailored behavior management techniques, making each visit to the dentist a positive and comfortable experience.
Although Dr. Hossain now calls Las Vegas home, he was born in Bangladesh and grew up travelling around the globe as the child of a diplomat! He moved to Los Angeles, California to earn his bachelor’s degree at UCLA, completed a masters degree in Global Medicine at their rival USC and was awarded his Doctorate degree in Dentistry with high honors from USC’s famous Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
At our clinic, Dr Hossain and his team create a warm and welcoming environment where children feel at ease from the moment they walk through the door. With a focus on education and prevention, he empowers families to maintain optimal oral health and instill lifelong dental habits.
Outside of dentistry, Dr. Hossain enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying different cuisines, and traveling.
Dr. Vann grew up in the Chicago area where he went to school until he moved to Arizona to attend ASU. He graduated with a B.S. in1972 . After holding down several various jobs which let him less than inspired, he decided to go back to school and become a dentist.. While working during the day, he went to ASU at night to pick up the pre-dental courses he needed to apply to dental school. In 1976 he was accepted to USC and in 1980 he graduated with a D.D.S. degree.
Dr. Vann is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive and affordable dentistry to his patients. Utilizing his 40+ years of practicing dentistry, aids his patients in obtaining the best possible outcomes for his patients.
In his free time, Dr. Vann likes to paint. He also likes to go on road trips to explore different parts of the Southwest that he’s never been to.
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Dr. Darlene Teddy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Pacific Union College before completing her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Loma Linda University. She has a special interest in restorative, preventative, and cosmetic dentistry and is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care to each of her patients.
She understands that visiting the dentist can be a source of anxiety for many people, and she takes extra care to ensure that every patient feels heard, respected, and at ease. By combining clinical excellence with compassion, she builds trust with her patients and ensures they feel supported every step of the way.
Bilingual in English and basic Mandarin, Dr. Teddy enjoys connecting with a diverse patient community. Outside of the office, she is a proud wife and mother of two, and shares her home with two beloved dogs—a Chow Chow and a Mini Australian Shepherd. She enjoys traveling, sewing, and finds great fulfillment in the hands-on, detail-oriented nature of dentistry. For Dr. Teddy, the greatest reward is seeing her patients smile with confidence.
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Dr. Phui was born in Reno and was raised in Las Vegas. He earned his undergraduate degree as a Biology Major at UNLV. Before pursuing dentistry, he obtained his Masters degree in Biochemistry. Dr. Phui didn’t have to travel very far for his DMD degree, which he obtained at UNLV School of Dental Medicine.
Whether you need a routine dental care, cosmetic, Invisalign or Implant dentistry, he can fit your every need. Dr. Phui truly believes that communication is very important when trying to establish exactly what the patient is trying to achieve. In order to keep up with the high demand of dentistry, Dr Phui enjoys taking continue education courses.
Dr Phui is married to his high school sweetheart, they have a boy and a girl together. He and his wife enjoy their weekend tradition of cooking breakfast and taking the kids to the park. His hobbies include bowling, playing cards with his family, and eating.
Steve Roe is a military veteran serving with the United States Air Force. He continued serving the community in the health care field pursuing dental education at the College of Southern Nevada, UNLV, and The Ohio State University. Attaining licensure as a registered dental hygienist in 2004. Steve has 20 years of experience. He is dedicated to achieving exceptional results in patient health. Working in conjunction with the dental team for comprehensive care. Focusing on prevention Steve uses gentle and thorough technique in treatment to achieve optimal health. Additionally, teaching patient education to help develop good life long habits to support and maintain dental health.
In his free time Steve enjoys: time with family, race cars, motorcycles, sports, and writing/illustrating.
Dr. Louis Tran, DDS, is a dedicated practitioner specializing in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics in Las Vegas, NV. With a passion for creating beautiful, healthy smiles, Dr. Tran is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients. His expertise in the field allows him to address a wide range of orthodontic needs, from traditional braces to the latest in orthodontic technology.
Dr. Tran graduated from the New York-Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in 1998 with his dental degree, then received his orthodontic certificate in 2001 and has been practicing orthodontics since. He has been the primary orthodontist with BDG since 2009 and has helped thousands of patients achieve beautiful new smiles. He is also a certified Invisalign orthodontist, offering clear aligner therapy to patients seeking a discreet alternative to traditional braces.
His patient-centered approach ensures that each individual receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique dental needs. He stays current with the latest advancements in orthodontics, including iTero intraoral scanning and smile makeovers, through continuous education and professional development.
When he’s not transforming smiles, Dr. Tran enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors. His dedication to his practice and his patients makes him one of the top trusted and respected orthodontist in the Vegas Valley area.
Dr. Monica Ponce has devoted her 27-year career to educating and treating her patients with gentle and minimally invasive dental care. She received her Bachelors in Science from Loyola Marymount University with a minor in Philosophy. As a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Ponce is extremely proficient in the field of dental sciences. She continues to stay current with the latest technology and research on the safest dental methods and materials available. Her gentle approach and focus on comfort in a pleasant environment are delivered as an integral part of your visit.
Dr. Monica Ponce is very passionate about dentistry and providing the best treatments to her patients. She is a firm believer that everyone can obtain a healthy and beautiful smile. With the proper treatment options available today, she is able to obtain the best dental results helping patients boost self-esteem and confidence. She practices all phases of dentistry and offers IV sedation, general anesthesia, and treats special needs patients.