Highly Trained & Skilled
Pediatric Dentists and Orthodontists
The Super Dentists offer the highest level of specialized pediatric dental and orthodontic care to kids of all ages — even adults. Get to know our energetic and friendly group of pediatric dentists, led by Dr. Nazli Keri, orthodontists, led by Dr. Kami Hoss, and crew. Relax, feel safe and be confident you and your kids are getting the most advanced dental care available. We think it’s time you had fun at the dentist.
Founders & Practicing Dentists
Dr. Nazli Keri (the "Tooth Keri")
Dr. Keri received her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and was awarded her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1994 from the University of Southern California (USC). She completed her post-doctoral residency training at USC where she received a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
Caring for the unique dental needs of children and adolescents can be rewarding and demanding. Understanding this, Dr. Keri successfully combines her skillful talent in helping patients feel at ease with the required training necessary to provide the best dental care for your children.
Dr. Kami Hoss (”Dr. HaveOneSuperSmile”)
Dr. Hoss has served among the faculty at USC's Post-Graduate Orthodontic Program. Acknowledged as a leading authority, he lectures on the field of Video Imaging Technology and Growth Prediction of Children and Adolescents. In addition, his work has been published in some of the country's most respected orthodontic journals.
As the Orthodontic Advisor to some of San Diego's leading multidisciplinary study groups, Dr. Hoss works with teams of the finest general dentists and specialists in an effort to create and implement comprehensive dental treatment plans for complex adult cases.
Meet Our Super Dentists
Vivien Lao, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Postdoctoral Residency: Pediatric Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
DDS: UCLA School of Dentistry
Undergrad: UCLA
Member: Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Super Power: Teleportation
Special Talent: Super Mom-To-Be
“I have always enjoyed working with children and am delighted to make that the focus of my daily profession. Children fall under a wide spectrum of personalities, behavior and individual needs and it’s my goal to relate to each patient. When it comes to dentistry, children often have a more challenging time adjusting to and comprehending this environment. I strive to help both my pediatric patients and their parents feel secure and comfortable. In order to enhance my specialty qualifications, I stay actively involved in several dental societies.”
Daniel Yoo, D.D.S.
Pediatric Dentist
Postdoctoral Residency: Pediatric Dentistry, Nova Southeastern University (NSU); General Practice Residency, University of Michigan Hospital
DDS: University of Missouri—Kansas City School of Dentistry
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Member: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Society, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Super Power: Multilingualism, Hilarious
Special Talent: A Cellist And Music Performance Minor From UCSD; Certified Spinning Instructor
“My focus throughout my career has been on preventive care at an early age. During my dental residency at NSU, I gained experience working with patients with craniofacial anomalies and autism. I also completed a research project that focused on early childhood prevention: An In Vitro Experiment in the Quantification of Xylitol Release from Toothwipes. I have held many leadership roles including chief resident. I pride myself on keeping up to date with dental research in addition to providing a positive dental and educational experience for my patients and their parents.”
Dr. Javdan
Pediatric Dentist
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Pediatric Dentistry and Community Outreach, The Ohio State University (OSU) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Postdoctoral Residency: Pediatric Dentistry, Virginia; Commonwealth University (VCU); General Practice Residency, Montefiore Medical Center
DDS: UCLA School of Dentistry
Undergrad: UCLA
Masters: Dental Sciences, VCU
Member: American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego Dental Society, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Super Power: Putting super bugs to sleep
“My goal is to create a "Dental Home" for all children and adolescents, so they feel comfortable going to the dentist from an early age and have a fun and positive experience. I believe that each and every child is unique and I treat all my patients as if they were my own children. During my extensive training in Pediatric Dentistry both during residency and fellowship, I broadened my depth of patient care and provided treatment to pediatric patients and patients with special healthcare needs of various ages and backgrounds. As an active member of the Pediatric Dentistry communities, I constantly participate in continuing education courses to keep current in the field.”
Meet Our Orthodontists
George Abichaker, D.D.S., M.S.
Orthodontist
Postdoctoral Residency: Advanced Orthodontics, University of Southern California (USC)
DDS: USC School of Dentistry
Masters: Craniofacial Biology, USC
Undergrad: Business Administration, USC
Member: American Association of Orthodontists, California Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Board of Orthodontics, Los Angeles Dental Society
Certifications: Invisalign Elite Provider, TAD/Mini Screw Applications, Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics, AcceleDent Provider, Incognito Certified, Intra-oral Scanning and 3D Printing Orthodontics
Super Power: Wire Bender
Special Talent: Geography Nerd
“Understanding that a great smile affects self-esteem, I was drawn to orthodontics as an avenue make a positive difference in a person’s life. My goal is to ensure my patients receive excellent orthodontic care with the utmost attention to detail. I have been involved in developmental genetics research and been published in peer-reviewed journals multiple times, also winning multiple research awards. My passion for the latest developments and cutting-edge technology in orthodontics ensures that all the latest innovations are passed on to my patients.”
Virginia Kim D.D.S.
Orthodontist
Postdoctoral Residency: University Southern California (USC)
DDS: University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry
Masters: Craniofacial Biology, USC
Member: Diplomate of the American Association of Orthodontists, American Board of Orthodontics, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, California Dental Association
Certifications: Invisalign Elite Provider, Propel Provider, TAD/Mini Screw Applications, Bollard Plate Applications, Wilckodontics/Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics Certified, AcceleDent Provider, Suresmile Archwire/Aligner Technology Certified, Incognito Certified, Intra-oral Scanning and 3D Printing Orthodontics Applications
Super Power: Time Warp
Special Talent: Working With Kids
“I take pride in designing smiles using a customized treatment plan made uniquely for each patient. I also focus on the correct timing of treatment to minimize the amount of time a patient is in active therapy. Having expertise in the using 3D radiography and other advanced technologies allows me to create beautiful smiles faster and more precisely than ever before. Keeping up with the ever-changing world of technology and advances in dental care is how I stay at my best.”
Dr. Mina Katchooi
Orthodontist
DDS: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Masters: University of Washington School of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics
Specialty Degree: Certificate in Orthodontics and Master of Science in Dentistry
Member: Diplomate of the American Association of Orthodontists, Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, San Diego County Dental Society, Academy for Orthodontic Excellence
Super Power: Tooth Whisperer
Special Talent: Smile blogger
“While practicing orthodontics and creating smiles of a lifetime for my patients, my two main mantras are "make them feel good and inspire them". When I graduated from University of Minnesota school of dentistry with Highest Distinctions, I felt fortunate to join a professional setting where I could serve people and communities. Since then, I constantly sought progress in my career. I completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program in San Francisco, practiced general dentistry in Indianapolis and Seattle for several years, served as a faculty member at University of Washington School of Dentistry, and ultimately obtained my master’s degree in orthodontics. I even took an extra step to become board certified in the specialty that I truly love and have so much passion for which is of course orthodontics. Throughout this journey, I have had the opportunity to practice, teach, learn but more importantly serve my patients, peers and the community. In my current position, I take pride in offering evidence-based orthodontics tomy patients by using orthodontic literature as a tool to improve my skills in making beautiful smiles. In addition, I am honored to contribute to the orthodontic science by being involved in orthodontic research. My research on accelerated tooth movement has been published in orthodontic journals, presented in orthodontic meetings and awarded by American Association of Orthodontics."
Meet Our Super Crew
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