Dentists in Escondido, CA
3440 Del Lago Boulevard
Suite C
Escondido, CA 92029
- Monday:9:00-6:00
- Tuesday:10:30-6:00
- Wednesday:9:00-6:00
- Thursday:9:00-6:00
- Friday:8:00-5:00
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Local Offers
New Patients
$50 Exam & X-Rays
Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Ray
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New Patients
$100 Off Non-Covered Services
New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
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Ortho Special
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
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About This Location
Located at 3440 Del Lago Blvd Suite C, Gentle Dental Del Lago is proud to serve patients in and around Escondido, California, including Lake Hodges, Kit Carson, and Montelena. We pride ourselves on building relationships for life with our patients.
Our calm atmosphere will allow you and your children to relax before and during procedures, and our attentive and gentle team will work hard to provide you with excellent dental care. We offer various services using new technologies and the latest techniques, including cosmetic dentistry, dental veneers, dental implants, general dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics. We also provide oral surgery sedation for those who need it.
In addition, we offer pediatric dental services, catering specifically to small children. We highly encourage parents to bring their children for routine check-ups at the sign of their first tooth erupting to monitor healthy teeth and jaw development.
By staying open until 6 p.m. on most weekdays, we make fitting dental care into your busy schedule more manageable. There’s no need to miss work, school, or momentous occasions. Please request an appointment, call us, or stop by our offices to speak to our friendly front desk associates. We also accept most major dental insurance plans to maximize affordability and offer payment plans and reduced rates for those without coverage. Our mission is to ensure that your visit is as stress-free as possible.
Stop by our office or call us to schedule a consultation, cleaning, or treatment with our friendly dental team and get a healthy smile you can be proud of.
We are conveniently located on Del Lago Boulevard off the Escondido Freeway in the Plaza Del Lago Center. Our office is wheelchair-accessible and located next to Chito’s Taco Shop.
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Contact Info
3440 Del Lago Boulevard
Suite C
Escondido, CA 92029
Meet Our Dentists in Escondido
Arvin Pal
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
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
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
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
Abbas Merchant
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Insurance and Financing
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Assurant
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- Humana
- Kaiser Permanente
- MetLife
- Principal
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