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Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
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New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
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.
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.
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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