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Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
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The Rancho Gentle Dental is conveniently located on Rancho Drive, across the road from the Rancho Sierra Shopping Center. We keep flexible office hours to help you fit dental care into your busy schedule.
Our office accepts most types of dental insurance. Patients without insurance can sign up for the Gentle Dental Smile Plan, which provides reduced rates for virtually all dental treatments. Our friendly, compassionate dental staff provide personalized general dentistry to patients of all ages, with pediatric dentistry services available for infants and children.
We offer a range of specialized services, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Our popular teeth whitening and cosmetic dentistry services help patients improve the appearance of their smiles.
Our mission is to provide gentle, affordable dental care in a relaxed, compassionate environment. We promise you’ll be treated with kindness and respect, and you will always be kept informed about your various treatment options.
If you need emergency treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Stop in to see us at our handicapped-accessible office on Rancho Drive. To set up an appointment or for further assistance, please call us. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to speak with you. Si hablo espanol.

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Dr. Peterson was drawn to dentistry by the fun memories of his own dentist. After studying both Medical Technology and Microbiology at Idaho State University for his Bachelor’s degree, Dr. Peterson earned his D.D.S. degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, in Indianapolis. He is pleased to work with the Gentle Dental team in Las Vegas. Although he focuses his practice on General Dentistry, he most enjoys the opportunity to perform Endodontic and Cosmetic Dentistry for his patients. In his free time, Dr. Peterson’s personal hobbies include basketball and spending time in the outdoors.
B.S., Medical Technology & Microbiology – Idaho State University
D.D.S. – Indiana University School of Dentistry
Dr. Esther Jang earned her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2015. She then pursued her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree at the University of California, San Francisco, graduating in 2021. Dr. Jang completed her post-graduate orthodontic training at the University of Connecticut, earning her M.S. in Orthodontics in 2024.
As an orthodontist, Dr. Jang is passionate about transforming her patients' lives by giving them the confidence of a beautiful smile. She enjoys building strong relationships with her patients and providing personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
Outside of work, Dr. Jang enjoys playing tennis with friends and hitting the gym after work to stay active. She is dedicated to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle while helping others achieve their own wellness goals through orthodontics.
Yen Le, DDS, MS is a board-eligible periodontist dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality periodontal and implant care. She is known for her adaptability, clinical precision, and patient-centered approach, with a focus on helping patients achieve long-term oral health through education and personalized treatment planning.
Dr. Le earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from UCLA School of Dentistry and completed her Advanced Periodontics Certificate and Master of Science at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She provides a full scope of periodontal services, including scaling and root planing, osseous surgery, crown lengthening, guided tissue regeneration, soft tissue grafting, sinus lifts, ridge augmentation, dental implant surgery, and peri-implantitis treatment. She has experience working as both an associate and traveling periodontist across multiple clinical settings.
Dr. Le also completed a General Practice Residency at St. Vincent’s Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, where she delivered comprehensive dental care to adult, pediatric, medically compromised, and special-needs patients in a hospital-based environment. She holds an active California dental license, DEA registration, and BLS certification, and is currently seeking opportunities as an associate or traveling periodontist.
Dr. Pannu exhibited a profound dedication to art and science from a young age. As he progressed through school, his dual interests continued to shape his academic pursuits. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles. He graduated with high distinction with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the University of Minnesota.
With specialized training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Indiana University, Dr. Pannu brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate touch to Gentle Dental. He is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in dental implantology, full-arch implant rehabilitation, anesthesia and complex dentoalveolar surgery including dental extractions and bone grafting.
Dr. Pannu chose to work for Gentle Dental because of the support system that Gentle Dental has set up for their providers to help them deliver the best possible patient care. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family and friends, and also loves exploring the beautiful outdoors of Nevada.
With Dr. Pannu as your partner in oral health, you can trust that you are not just receiving expert care; you are gaining a friend and a trusted advisor who is dedicated to enhancing your quality of life.
Dr. Somerville says, “A successful doctor-patient relationship requires honesty, compassion and trust. The experience you have will therefore be centered on open communication and recommending the treatment option that is in your best interest.”
Dr. Somerville graduated from California Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Science. He then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California. After graduating dental school at USC, he earned an Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) certificate at Lutheran Medical Center. Dr. Somerville then returned to USC where he completed a residency in Periodontology as well as a Master of Science in Craniofacial Biology.
Dr. Somerville says, “My many interests include surfing, snow skiing, music, and exploring new countries.”
B.A., Biological Science–California Lutheran University
M.S., Craniofacial Biology–University of Southern California Advanced Periodontology Certificate-University of Southern California
D.D.S.–University of Southern California
American Dental Association
American Academy of Periodontology
Academy of Osseointegration
Western Society of Periodontology
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