Our Comprehensive Dental Team

DDS

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA

BS

La Sierra University, Riverside, CA

Continuing Education

1000+ hours of courses including Endodontics and Implants

Personal Bio

Dr. Rodgers has been practicing dentistry since 1987. He and his wife, Joanna, have been married for over 20 years and have four sons. He enjoys backpacking, running, fishing, riding motorcycles, and miniature gaming.

Personal Quote

"As long as you are my patient, you can expect an endearing attitude towards your treatment needs and comprehensive quality care."

Personal Favorites

Dr. Rodger’s favorite book is Good to Great by Jim Collins, and his favorite movies are the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

DDS

Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

Personal Bio

Dr. Abdo has been practicing dentistry since 1977 and is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys gardening, swimming, and watching movies based on true stories.

Volunteer Experience

Church Board Member, Coptic Orthodox Church Services

Personal Quote

“You will get a complete and full exam and be informed of your treatment plan, sequence, and options based on your unique needs. You can expect professionalism and thorough follow-up.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Abdo’s favorite book is the Bible, his favorite TV channel is Home & Garden, and his favorite vacation spot is Hawaii.

DDS

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

BS

Neurobiology, University of California Irvine; Irvine, CA

Professional Association

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

Personal Bio

Dr. Beguwala has been practicing dentistry since 2005. In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, painting, traveling abroad, and spending time with his wife.

Volunteer Experience

Give Kids A Smile

Personal Quote

“My goal is to take away the fear and anxiety of a trip to the dentist and provide you with a warm, comfortable, and compassionate environment where you can enjoy your dental visits. As a patient in my practice, you will be treated with respect, and I will always strive to provide you with the best quality of care.”

Personal Favorites

Dr. Beguwala’s favorite book is The Kite Runner and he loves traveling to Maui.

DDS

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, CA

Residency

New York University; New York, NY

Professional Association

American Dental Association, California Society of Pediatric Dentistry, Southern California Society of Dentists for Children

Personal Bio

Dr. Marcelo-Aquino is married to her best friend, Albert. They have a little dog named Happy and are looking forward to growing their family. She enjoys reading, attending concerts, working out, cooking, visiting farmer’s markets and trying new foods and recipes, and going to Disneyland.

Volunteer Experience

Special Olympics, Give Kids A Smile Day, UCSD Free Dental Clinic, Mobile Clinic of USC/UCLA

Personal Quote

“As your child’s dental health provider, it is my priority and passion to care for your child with gentleness, integrity, and patience. I truly believe in respecting each child and helping them overcome fear to become better patients by using age-appropriate techniques and loving attention. I am a strong advocate for educating families about healthy smiles and prevention of dental problems. I hope to exceed your expectations and make a positive impact on your child while meeting all of their dental needs.”

MD

State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY

DDS

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

Professional Association

California Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

Personal Bio

Dr. Izadi has been practicing oral and maxillofacial surgery since 2003. He and his wife have been together since 1992 and they have 4 children. He enjoys tennis, reading, and traveling.

Achievements

Dentoalveolar Surgery (Extractions), Preprosthetic Surgery, Dental Implants/Bone Grafting, Biopsy

Personal Quote

"Many of the patients that are referred to me are very fearful of having any dental work done for a variety of reasons. I am able to offer a variety of anesthesia options that alleviate most, if not all, of their anxiety about having surgery."

DDS

UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California

MDS

UCI, Irvine, CA

Personal Bio

Dr. Truong has been practicing dentistry for 5 years. He and his wife have been married for 2 years. He enjoys watching movies and browsing the internet.

Patient Impact

"A patient’s mom once came to me and told me that her daughter is so much happier with her new smile. Now, she is involved in many more school activities."

Personal Favorites

Movie: "Rush Hour", TV Show: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno"

RDh

AA; San Joaquin Valley College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Professional Association

American Dental Hygienists Association

Personal Bio

Sarah has been working in the dental fields since 2005. In her spare time, she enjoys Charger football and spending time with her family and pets.

Personal Quote

"I treat every patient like they are a member of my family. They get the very best one-on-one care I have to offer every time. They leave feeling comfortable and confident with whatever treatment was just completed."

Personal Favorites

Sarah’s favorite author is James Patterson.