As your dental health professionals, we want you to be confident knowing that we are a team of highly trained and skilled clinicians. We pride ourselves in providing the care you need to keep your smile healthy.
To give you the best possible service and results, we are committed to continual education and learning. We attend dental lectures, meetings, and dental conventions to stay informed of new techniques, the latest products, and the newest equipment that a modern dental office can utilize to provide state-of-the-art dental care. Also, being members of various professional dental associations helps us to stay abreast of the changes and recommendations for our profession.
Dr. Danny Ik Sung Lee
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Danny Lee is a skillfully disciplined dental practitioner with the gentle approach of a tooth fairy. His extensive knowledge and warm approach to his work generates a comprehensive dental experience. He received his Doctorate degree of Dental Medicine from the esteemed Tufts University of Dental Medicine and completed a general practice residency at UCLA's Sepulveda VA Hospital.
Dr. Lee has complemented his cosmetic and restorative dental skills by obtaining his surgical implant training under the auspices of the Nobel Biocare, completing the Progressive Orthodontic training program, and has been Invisalign Certified for 20 years. Additionally, he also holds an oral sedation permit for adults and minors for optimal patient comfort.
Not only is Dr. Lee approachable and inviting, he can also keep you interested with his love for fishing, traveling, basketball, football, and tennis. While working out at the gym may not be his specialty, being a connoisseur of great cuisine is definitely one of them; whereas others eat to live, Dr. Lee lives to eat. His humor and overall love for being a dentist makes Dr. Lee the finest all-around.
Dr. Vanessa Marinho
Periodontist
Dr. Vanessa C Marinho received her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree (DDS) in
1992 from Paulista University, Brazil. Right after graduation, she spent two years
at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), School of Dentistry,
Periodontology Department in the Preceptorship Program where she participated
in research projects, clinical procedures and co-authored research papers and a
chapter in the 8th Edition of Carranza/ Newman Clinical Periodontology book.
In 1997 she earned a Master of Science Degree in Craniofacial Biology and a
Certificate in Periodontics from the prestigious University of Southern California
(USC). During that time she also participated in research projects focused on
bone healing around dental implants. She was a clinical assistant professor both
at UCLA and USC undergraduate dental clinics and was the recipient of a 5-year
Award as a Distinguished Part-time Faculty Member at the USC School of Dentistry.
Dr. Marinho was practicing in Arizona since 2003 and was the owner and solo
practitioner of her periodontal practice Bellair Periodontics for 16 years.
She has also led one of the national Spear Study Clubs in Phoenix for 3 years.
Now, she is excited to be back in California where she will continue her
commitment to to provide high quality periodontal treatment care to her patients.
Dr. Marinho does that by pursuing knowledge on the latest modalities of
treatment through countless hours of continuing education courses.
Dr. Marinho is an active member of the American Academy of Periodontology,
American Dental Association, California Dental Association, Orange County
Dental Society, ITI (International Team for Implantology) and Academy of
Osseointegration
Dr. David Lee
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. David Lee was raised in Southern California and earned his Bachelor’s Degree at University of California, San Diego. Earned his DMD degree at Western University of Health Sciences.Dr. Lee’s passion for dentistry and learning is evident through his commitment to continuing education, which helps him provide up-to-date and high-quality dental care to his patients. He finds satisfaction and happiness in providing a pleasant experience to patients by doing great dentistry.
After living in Dallas for the past 6 years, Dr. Lee and his wife are excited to be back in California and close to their family. When he’s not in the office, he enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports, becoming a food/dessert seeker and spending time with his wife, two beautiful kids, and beloved Goldendoodle.
Dr. Catherine Manahan
General and Cosmetic Dentist
Dr. Catherine Manahan received her Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery from the USC School of Dentistry. During dental school, Dr. Manahan had the opportunity to participate in various outreach programs and traveled to Kenya, Jamaica, Mexico, and the Philippines to provide dental treatment as a student. She was also an active member of the USC mobile clinic which provided dental treatment to young children at schools throughout central and southern California. These experiences have fulfilled her interests of traveling, learning about new cultures, and helping others in need.
Dr. Manahan has been practicing in the Las Vegas/Henderson area for the past five years and recently moved back to California to be closer to family. She enjoys road trips and hiking & biking with her husband and two sons, Levi and Milo. She is very excited to be back in the area and meet the patients of the community!
Dr. Natalie Dang
Orthodontist
Dr. Natalie Dang completed her specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Southern California. She prides herself in delivering quality care where patients are her priority, which helped her earn the Award for Clinical Excellence in Orthodontics while at USC, awarded to just one resident per class. Dr. Dang simultaneously received a Master of Science degree in Craniofacial Biology. Though not a requirement to practice orthodontics, Dr. Dang underwent rigorous preparation and evaluation to become a board certified orthodontist as recognized by the American Board of Orthodontists, exemplifying a commitment to excellence in orthodontics and a standard for the highest level of patient care.
Prior to her orthodontics residency, Dr. Dang received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at UCLA School of Dentistry, where she graduated Cum Laude and was elected into the prestigious Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry while at UC San Diego, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
Dr. Natalie Dang grew up in Orange County and has since returned, following her formal education through her Southern California tour. Besides creating beautiful smiles, she enjoys swimming, skateboarding, traveling, and cheering on the Anaheim Ducks.
Genessa , R.D.H.
Hygienist
Genessa has been in the dental field since 2012, she was a Registered Dental Assistant for a pediatric office for 7 years. She decided to go back to school where she attended Concorde Career College in San Bernardino and graduated in 2019 with her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. Genessa hopes to be of greatest help to her patients by establishing a lasting relationship, answering all their dental questions and providing superior service. Genessa believes in continuously taking dental courses so that she can provide her patients with the most modern dental care.
On her free time, she loves cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Forty-niners. She hopes to get to see the Dodgers play on the road and visit all the Major League Baseball stadiums. So far, she has been to the Dodgers stadium, Oracle Park, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field. Five down, twenty-five to go!