Dr. Danny Lee, Implants and Orthodontics
Dr. Lee’s primary interest is in providing comprehensive care while maximizing patient comfort.  For this purpose, Dr. Lee has supplemented his cosmetic and restorative dental skills by mastering advanced implant placement and orthodontic treatment.  In addition, Dr. Lee maintains certifications in oral conscious sedation.  With this training and experience, Dr. Lee has become an expert in the complete smile make-over.

Dr. Lee received his Doctor of Dental Medicine from the prestigious Tufts University School of Dental Medicine.  Aside from more than a decade of successful private practice and management, Dr. Lee completed his general practice residency at the Sepulveda VA Medical Hospital.  Dr. Lee successfully completed the Progressive Orthodontic training programs and later became Invisalign Certified.  Dr. Lee completed his surgical implant training under the auspices of the Nobel Biocare training centers.  When not practicing Dr. Lee enjoys traveling with his family, reading, and staying abreast of the latest developments in dentistry.

Dr. Lee services:

• Implants
• Invisalign
• Braces for Children & Adults (Orthodontics)

 

Dr. Richard Druckman, Prosthodontist
Dr. Druckman is a trained Prosthodontist, with several years experience providing restorative guidance to patients as well as colleagues.  In his previous positions he was assigned the cases his colleagues could not complete due to the challenging nature of the treatment needed.

Dr. Druckman received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Marquette University School of Dentistry in Wisconsin. Upon graduation, Dr. Druckman accepted a direct commission entering the Army as an officer in the Dental Corps.

During his military service, Dr. Druckman completed residency training in the specialty of Prosthodontics. Subsequently, he successfully completed the specialty board examinations earning Diplomate status with the American Board of Prosthodontics.

Currently, Dr. Druckman is a Fellow in the American College of Prosthodontics. As a Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Druckman deployed with the 502nd Medical Company (DS) serving the first of two combat tours in Iraq. After returning from his first deployment Dr. Druckman was selected for a second specialty training program in Orofacial Pain with the Navy at the National Naval Medical Center, Naval Postgraduate Dental School. During his Fellowship, Dr. Druckman also earned a Master's Degree in Health Sciences from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.

On graduation, COL Druckman served as the Director of the Orofacial Pain Clinic at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He successfully completed a second specialty board, earning Diplomate status from the American Board of Orofacial Pain.

Dr. Druckman has been selected as a Fellow in the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. COL Druckman deployed to Iraq for a second time with the 673rd Medical Company (DS) serving as Officer In Charge of the Joint Base Balad Dental Clinic. Upon retirement from the Army Dr. Druckman decided to apply his extensive experience to private practice.

Dr. Druckman services:

• General Visits
• Emergency Visits
• Whitening
• Smile Makeovers
• Veneers
• Fixed & Removable Dentures
• Implants
• Mouthguards for Sports & To Prevent Grinding
• Dry Mouth

 

Dr. Lawrence Quan, General Dentist
Dr. Quan’s primary interest is in developing dental cases that restore the natural balance along with aesthetic harmony evinced by a beautiful, healthy mouth.  He has focused on studying and developing the mechanisms that keep the healthy, natural relation between the mouth, teeth and face.

Dr. Quan received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry.  Aside from more than two decades of successful private practice, Dr. Quan has taught Fixed Prosthodontics at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry and has led several regional radio talk shows on dental health and education. He has given talks under the auspices of the Dental Management Association.  Interestingly, in his youth, Dr. Quan was a Duncan Yo-Yo Champion.  When not practicing Dr. Quan enjoys time with his family, snowboarding, and scuba diving.

Dr. Quan services:

• General Visits
• Emergency Visits
• Whitening
• Smile Makeovers
• Veneers
• Fixed & Removable Dentures
• Implants
• Mouthguards for Sports & To Prevent Grinding
• Dry Mouth

 

Dr. George Peeples, Oral Surgeon
Dr. Peeples received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at UCSF, hospital dentistry residency and certifications at UCLA, and has been trained as a specialist in Oral Surgery.

As a former professional basketball player his size and strength aid him in providing our patients with a high degree of comfort during their procedures.  A 6'7" forward/center, Dr. Peeples played professionally as a member of the Indiana Pacers, Carolina Cougars, and Dallas Chaparrals. His gentleness has earned him many fans among our patients.

As the Director of the Juvenile Court Health Services of the LA County Probation Department, Dr. Peeples gave lectures to allied professionals on definitive dental and physical care of incarcerated youth.

Dr. Peeples services:

• Oral Surgery

 

Dr. Mohamed Kayali, Gum Specialist
Dr. Kayali received dental degrees from Damascus University in Syria and from the University of Southern California where he completed his specialty training in periodontics and implant surgery.

Dr. Kayali is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Advanced Periodontics at the University of California School of Dentistry.  He is a member of several societies and academies including the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County Dental Society, American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration, International Council of Implantalogy, Western Society of Periodontology and the California Society of Periodontology.

Dr. Kayali services:

• Gum Treatment (Periodontics)

 

Pamela Nevitt, Hygienist
Jen Toone, Hygienist
Christina Davidson, Hygienist

All of our hygienists are a Registered Dental Hygienist.  They are licensed preventive oral health professionals who specialize in preventive oral health care to help prevent, detect, and treat diseases in the oral cavity.

Their work includes:

• Patient screening, medical history, dental charting
• Examination of the head, neck and oral cavity for disease
• Exposing, developing and interpreting radiographs (x-rays)
• Application of fluoride and protective sealants
• Removal of calculus (tartar), stain and plaque from above and below the gumline
• Administer local anesthetics and nitrous oxide
• Provide nutritional counseling, and self-care programs to prevent disease

They are members of a variety of hygienists’ associations including the Long Beach Dental Hygienists’ Society, the California Dental Hygienists’ Association, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association.