Dentists in Escondido, CA

Arvin Pal D.D.S., M.S., Orthodontist

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Berkely, Dr. Pal was accepted to The UCSF School of Dentistry at which he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery. When asked what drew Dr. Pal to dentistry, he said “I was drawn to orthodontics because I believe it is an honor and a privilege to give someone a healthy and beautiful smile.” Dr. Pal says his favorite part of orthodontics is always the big reveal when braces are removed!

Watching patients’ faces light up in joy as they look into the mirror is very rewarding. Dr. Pal has received the following special awards and/or recognition: UCLA Division of Regenerative & Reconstructive Sciences Research Award UCSF Dental Alumni Award UCSF Community Dental Clinic: Provider of the Year UCSF Quintessence Award UCSF Class of 1991 Scholarship Award Omicron Kappa Upsilon: Craig Memorial Scholarship Award ADA Tarrson Dental School Student Community Leadership Award Osher Scholarship

Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Pal loves playing sports, hiking, exercising, and exploring San Diego’s tasty restaurants with his wife.

Dr. Pal would like everyone to know, “I highly value communication with my patients, so they know exactly what is happening at every step of their treatment. Never hesitate to ask me questions!”

Education

B.S., Business Administration – University of California Berkeley

D.D.S.– University of California San Francisco

Post Graduate School for Orthodontics – University of California Los Angeles

Affiliations

American Board of Orthodontics

American Association of Orthodontists

Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Haris Lakisic DMD, Endodontics

About Me

Entering the field of dentistry was a natural choice for Dr. Lakisic: his father and brother were both dentists, and introduced him to this profession of helping others. He enjoys being able to help relieve people’s pain and discomfort, as well as improve better health and esthetics. Dr. Haris Lakisic grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but became a refugee and escaped to Southern California at the age of 15 due to war in his homeland.

After finishing high school in Costa Mesa, Dr. Lakisic attended Pepperdine University for his Bachelor’s degree, then received a scholarship to attend the University of Pennsylvania for his D.M.D. degree.

During his four years of dental school, he was consistently ranked in the top 10 of his class. Dr. Lakisic’s hobbies include travel, fishing, and outdoor activities.

Education

B.S., Biology – Pepperdine University

D.M.D. – University of Pennsylvania

Affiliations

American Association of Endodontists

Namita Dutta D.D.S., General Dentist

ABOUT ME

For Dr. Dutta, dentistry is an art that positively impacts the way a person looks and feels about themselves. She finds great satisfaction in seeing a patient proudly showing off their new smile! Her continued interest in improving her dental knowledge is to help her better serve her patients in a comprehensive matter.

She is both a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists and a Master of Academy of General Dentistry. Each of these required hundreds of hours of additional post-graduate training. She also speaks Spanish. Dr. Dutta aims to create a welcoming and comforting environment by treating each of her patients like family.

AFFILIATIONS

Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists

Master, Academy of General Dentistry

Paul Anderson D.D.S., M.D. Oral Surgery

About Me

Dr. Paul Anderson has always enjoyed working with his hands and doing things that required hand-eye coordination. But it was a pre-dental class in college, at the University of Utah, that decided his career as a dentist. After receiving his D.D.S. degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry, Dr. Anderson picked up his studies at the University of Texas, Houston, to earn his Medical Doctor degree in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is now a Fellow of the American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, as well as a member of numerous other professional organizations. In his practice, he most enjoys utilizing modern sedation (anesthesia) techniques to turn a potentially frightening experience for his patients into a pleasant one.

Outside the office, Dr. Anderson is active in community service and with his church affiliations. His personal hobbies include alpine skiing and photography. Dr. Anderson is also fluent in Mandarin.

Education

B.S., Biology – University of Utah

D.D.S. – UCLA School of Dentistry

M.D., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Texas, Houston

Affiliations

Fellow – American Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

American Dental Association

California Dental Association

Orange County Dental Association

American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association

Academy of Osseointegration

American Dental Society of Anesthesia

Dr. Mana Naeim is an orthodontist practicing at Gentle Dental Escondido, Gentle Dental Moreno Valley, and Gentle Dental Carlsbad. She graduated from UC Irvine in 2012 with a major in Psychology and Social Behavior before earning her D.D.S. from UCLA School of Dentistry in 2019. Dr. Naeim completed her post-graduate studies at the University of the Pacific and holds multiple advanced certifications in Invisalign for complex cases, airway orthodontics, and early interceptive orthodontic treatment. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and an ABO Board Certified Orthodontist.

Dr. Naeim is fluent in Farsi and a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, California Association of Orthodontics, and the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics. She was awarded the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Award, and the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award at UCLA, among others.

What drew her to dentistry was the combination of people, science, creativity, and technology, and she finds joy in building long-term relationships with her patients. Dr. Naeim especially enjoys helping people of all ages achieve a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile. Outside of work, she enjoys baking, experimenting with recipes, spending time with neighborhood dogs, and discovering new coffee shops and restaurants. She looks forward to working with patients to create their dream smiles.