All our professionals at Gateway Dental Group maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Shadi Rad, B.S., D.D.S., M.S.
B.S., Psychobiology, UCLA, 1994
M.S., Oral Biology and Medicine, School of Dentistry, UCLA. 1997-1999
D.D.S., NYUCD, Comprehensive Dentistry. 1999-2003 (From prestigious New York University)
Professional Affiliations:
American Dental Association (ADA)
California Dental Association (CDA)
Oral Sedation Dentistry
Orange County Dental Surgery (OCDS)
American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
Premier provider 5 years in a row from Invisalign Company.
Top Doc America 2011
Talk of Town Award 2011 “***** Rating”
International association of dentist leading physicians of the world 2010-2011
Given an award for outstanding High-Tech and system Integration form Matsco and featured in Dental Economics Magazine.
International Association of Dentist Leading Physicians of the World 2010-2011
Official cosmetic dentist for Miss. Mission Viejo sponsored by Donald Trump in 2010
International Association of Dentist Award 2010
Given an award for America's Top Dentist in 2007 and 2009.
As you know PAOO (Periodontaly Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics) is a REVOLUTIONARY effective treatment approach in adults to decrease treatment time and reduce the risk of root resorption and relapse. Treatment time can be reduced up to 4.5 months with 70% less chance of root resorption and relapse. (Supported by periodontics and orthodontics literature). In many cases it can eliminate the indication of some orthognatic surgeries. Indications of the procedure are dentoalveolar discrepancies such as:
Severe Crowding, Open bite, Palatal
Expansion/lingual or buccal
Segmental movements, CI II /CI III
Relations, Rotations and more.
Dr. Richard Barone, D.D.S.
B.S., Biology, Santa Clara University
D.D.S., UCLA, Comprehensive Dentistry
Bertina C. Yuen, DMD, MMSc
PERIODONTIST
Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology
Dr. Bertina Yuen specializes in dental implants and gum surgeries to treat periodontal disease, correct gum recession, and enhance esthetics through periodontal plastic surgery. She attended UCLA for her B.S. in Biology/Psychology. Dr. Yuen then attended Harvard School of Dental Medicine for her dental school DMD, Certificate in Periodontics, and Masters in Medical Sciences degree for Oral Biology. In addition to several years of clinical experience, Dr. Yuen's academic appointments has included joining the full-time faculty at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine during her time on the East Coast, as well as a current position as Lecturer at the UCLA School of Dentistry. Dr. Yuen has worked as periodontist in several types of dental environments, which has allowed her to develop a broad understanding of effective treatment and patient care. As your periodontist, you will quickly realize that she not only a great clinician but that she is also dedicated to being a compassionate, caring, and genuine provider for you.
Dr. Siamak Nasseri, D.M.D.
Oral surgeon with over 35 years experience in Oral & Maxillofacial surgery
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) 1965-1971
Diplomat American Board: Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, San Francisco, CA., 1989
National Board Dental Examination, 1992
Dr. Ahmad Rokni, D.M.D., M.D.S., F.I.C.D
Prosthodontist with over 35 years of experience
Post graduate training----University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, P.A. (1977).
Master of Dental Science (M.D.S) University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine Pittsburgh, P.A. (1977).
Maxillofacial Prosthodontic training. Eye& Ear hospital, Pittsburgh P.A. (1977-1978)
Fellow of International College of Dentist.
Dr. Avery Mittman, M.D.
Board Certification Anesthesiology, 1996
Board Certification Family Practice, 1990
California State License, 1988
ACLS/BLS Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Anesthesiologists
California Society of Anesthesiologists
American Academy of Family Physicians
Society for Office based Anesthesia
Liga International
David Jeffrey Rudolph D.D.S. PhD
FACULTY
1994-1999 UCLA School of Dentistry
Full Time
Assistant Professor
1999-2001 UCLA
Half Time
1996 USC School of Dentistry
Part Time
EDUCATION
1995 P.H.D. Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599
1991 Cert. Certificate in Orthodontics Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC 27599
1987 D.D.S. Dentistry University of California Los Angeles, CA 90024
1987 M.S. Oral Biology University of California Los Angeles, CA 90024
1983 B.A. Molecular Biology/Biochemistry University of California Santa Barbara, CA 93108
1978 B.A. Chemistry Denison University Granville, OH 43023
1978 B.A. Physics Denison University Granville, OH 43023
Graduate GPA: 3.93 / 4.00
Mayra Urbieta, D.M.D. Periodontist
Nova Southeastern University, Residency in PeriodonticsJuly 2007 – June 2010
University of Florida, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) July 2005-June 2006
VA Hospital, Miami Florida, Dental Externship January-March 2005
Boston University, Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) June 2003- May 2005
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry 2001-2003
Georgetown University, School of Nursing and Health Studies B.S. in Health Studies: Concentration in Science,May 2001