Frank Joseph Burrell, D.D.S.
Dr. Frank Joseph Burrell was born and raised in northern California. He attended local schools there and graduated from U. C. Davis with a B.S. in Biological Sciences in 1971. He graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1975 and practiced general dentistry for 3 years in northern California. In 1978 he moved back to southern California and restricted his practice to Orthodontics. He was and associate doctor in a large orthodontic practice for 7 years and then a partner in the same practice for 7 more years.
Richard C. Shin, B.D.S., D.D.S, M.S.
Dr. Richard C. Shin graduated from the Dental School at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD. He then further trained in a three-year orthodontics residency program at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He practiced orthodontics in Central Valley California before settling in Southern California.
Dr. Richard C. Shin is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and belongs to the California Dental Association, the American Dental Association, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists. In his spare time, Dr. Richard C. Shin enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves travelling, reading and playing the guitar.
Steven Kuperfman, M.D., D.D.S.
Dr. Steven Kupferman is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He maintains a private practice in Century City, Ca (www.CenturyOMS.com). Dr. Kupferman is one of the dental specialists who performs complicated dental and oral surgery. He has a great deal of experience in dental implant surgery and complex wisdom tooth removal. Dr. Kupferman has a private practice in Los Angeles where he performs major corrective jaw surgery, TMJ surgery, and surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Kupferman is extremely well-trained having attended dental school at Harvard University and Medical School, Internship and Surgical Residency at UCLA. Dr. Kupferman is fluent in English and Spanish.
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Gilbert Barajas, D.D.S, M.S.
Dr. Gilbert Barajas is a highly talented dentist specializing in periodontics. He attended California State University of Los Angeles for four years, majoring in biochemistry. From there, he continued his education, graduating with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the prestigious School of Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco, returning to Southern California to earn his Certificate of Periodontics at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
Darren Smolkin, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Darren Smolkin graduated from Mc Grill University School of Dentistry in 1994 and specialized in Endodontics from the University of Southern California. He is currently a member of the American Association of Endodontists, Southern California Academy of Endodontists, the Canadian Dental Association and Quebec order of Dentists. His goal as a specialty dentist is to provide his patients with a comfortable atmosphere and accomplish successful procedures. Due to his years of experience and skillfulness he is referred to by other offices and patients.
James Chen, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. James Chen graduated in 1997 and specializes in endodontics. He enjoys fishing and traveling. Dr. Chen is married and has two sons. His goal is to practice dentistry at a satisfying level. He is set apart from other dentists because he works at the microscopic level of dentistry.
Rabin Marfatia, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Rabin Marfatia is our Pediatric specialist. He graduated from the School of Dentistry from the University of Southern California School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in molecular cell biology from the University of California Berkeley. He has several years of experience working with pediatric dental cases. Dr. Marfatia’s goal is to provide dental care for adolescents and make their experience at our dental office as comforting, educational, and as fun as possible.
Monique Le, M.D. Anesthesiologist
Dr. Monique Le obtained both her Bachelors in Science and her medical degree at UCI. She did her residency in nternal medicine at St. Mary's medical center in Long Beach, California. She then went on to do her Anesthesia residency at UCLA Medical center because she really wanted to just focus on one patient at a time. She has been practicing anesthesia at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena for the last 13 years before relocating to Orange Coutny. She is currently on staff at Orange Coast Memorial hospital, as well as Irvine Regional Medical Center and many local surgery centers. She is board certified in internal medicine as well as anesthesia. She is a member of the America Society of Anesthesiologists as well as a member of the California Society of Anesthesiologists. She has also been certified by the California Dental Association in General Anesthesia.
Julio Flores, M.D. Anesthesiologist
Dr. Julio Flores graduated from UCLA Medical School. He is borad certified in Anesthesiology as well as Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He is also certified by the California Dental Association to perform general anesthesia in the denal office. He has been practicing Cardiac Anesthesia for the last 12 years. He is currently on staff at Irvine Regional Medical Center in Irvine, California. He is fluent in both Spanish and English. He is comfortable with both the complicated cardiac patient as well as the healthy dental patient.
Jorge E. Arce, D.D.S.
Dr. Jorge E. Arce, D.D.S. is one of our excellent oral surgeons and implantologists on staff. Having been in practice for over 12 years, his experience and his technique, as well as his charm is what makes him such a valuable member to the staff. Receiving his Degree in Oral Sugery and Implantology from the Colombian Dental College (Colegio Odontolóico Colombiano) and then furthering his education to receive a degreen in Degree in Doctor in Dental Sugery (D.D.S) from the Universidad Autonoma de Manizales, Dr. Arce is extremely qualified. Dr. Arce is also a member of the
Apel Keuroghlian, M.D., D.D.S.
Dr. Apel Keuroghlian is currently a senior resident in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCLA. His career began with a biomedical/biochemical engineering degree from the University of Southern California, where he graduated among the top of his class. Throughout his undergraduate education in engineering, Dr. Keuroghlian researched the effects of the different surface characteristics of implants and their integration with bone. He later decided to further his education by obtaining a dental degree from USC. While at the USC School of Dentistry, Dr. Keuroghlian received several endowed scholarships for academics/research including the California Dental Association research scholarship and academic scholarship as well as the Class of 1964 endowed scholarship. He once again graduated amongst the top of his class. Dr. Keuroghlian truly enjoyed the surgical aspect of dentistry while in dental school and decided to further his education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UCLA which includes a Medical Degree from UCLA as well as a internship certificate in general surgery. He has already completed his medical degree and is currently finishing his certificate in general surgery. Dr. Keuroghlian truly enjoys what he does and is committed to enhancing patient care by integrating his engineering, dental and surgical skills and education. He hopes to pursue research in the future, but is dedicated to patient care as his first priority. Dr. Keuroghlian is fluent in both English and Armenian. When not working, Dr. Keuroghlian enjoys travelling, skiing, playing basketball or just hanging out with his friends.